Celebrate creativity and local talent at the festive makers markets

24 Oct 2024

The popular monthly Makers Markets will be returning to Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill and Newmarket, as well as a mini-market in Mildenhall across the Christmas period.

The festive markets will take place in November and December, allowing shoppers across the district to get into the joyful spirit and find the perfect gifts for loved ones!

The makers markets will feature a number of talented local vendors showcasing a diverse array of handmade goods, including jewellery, homeware, ceramics, textiles, art prints and more.

Cllr Indy Wijenayaka, Cabinet Member for Growth at West Suffolk Council, said: “We are delighted to see the return of our makers markets over the festive season. Our regular and specialist markets play a vital role in attracting visitors and shoppers to our towns, which benefits the community by boosting the local economy. They also offer a fantastic opportunity for small businesses to develop and thrive, networking with other likeminded individuals. I’d encourage everyone to come out, meet the traders and discover the incredible talent right here in our district.”

The makers markets will take place across November at: 

• Haverhill - Saturday 2 November from 9am to 3pm 
• Bury St Edmunds - Sunday 3 November from 10am to 3pm
• Newmarket - Saturday 9 November from 9am to 3pm

As well as across December at: 

• Bury St Edmunds - Sunday 1 December at 10am to 3pm
• Haverhill - Saturday 7 December from 9am to 3pm
• Newmarket - Saturday 14 December from 9am to 3pm

The Mildenhall Mini-Market will take place on Sunday 15 December, from 10am to 3pm.

The markets will see some familiar faces from the regular markets across West Suffolk, as well as some newer stalls, ensuring fan favourites as well as exciting fresh stalls are there.

For more information about markets in West Suffolk, visit: Welcome to West Suffolk Markets

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