Markets and Pop-ups: Where to Find Us
The shop at 15 West Street is our home, but it is not the only place you will find us. Our events calendar lists markets and fairs featuring us or our stockists, and it is the best way to catch a maker in person.
The regular markets
Two weekly dates fill most of the calendar:
- Weston Independent Market: Wednesdays, listed from 10am.
- Clevedon Market: Thursdays, listed from 8am.
Markets can move or cancel with the weather and the time of year, so check the calendar before you set off, especially around Christmas and New Year.
One-off fairs and shows
Alongside the regulars, the calendar picks up one-off dates around Somerset. Listings so far have included the Burnham-on-Sea Makers Market, Sheppy’s Craft Fair, the Sedgemoor Vintage Show and the St Giles Animal Welfare dog show and fete. We add new ones as they are booked.
Who you might meet
Plenty of our makers know their way round a market stall. Freya’s Diamond Art did her first market in December 2023, and the reaction helped the business grow. Jakki’s Handcrafted Jewellery built up through market stalls and craft fairs, while Rosie’s Yarnery is often out at local markets in Bristol. If you are hoping to see someone in particular, have a look at their stockist page or send us a message first.
Getting the most out of a market visit
- Bring some cash as well as a card. Most small traders take cards, but signal on an open site can be patchy.
- Go early for one-offs. When a maker only has one of something, it does not hang around.
- Bring a bag. Better still, buy a handmade one while you are there.
- Ask about custom orders. Many makers will take commissions, and a market stall is the easiest place to talk one through.
- Take a card or a photo of the stall. It makes the maker much easier to find again later.
New to all this? Read why we think small local markets are worth your time.
Or come to us
If markets are not your thing, you can always find us at 15 West Street in Weston-super-Mare, open seven days a week, with everyone’s work under one roof. And if you are holding an event of your own and would like us there, get in touch. We love a good gathering.