Craft Artisan Market coming to Stalybridge

Shoppers and visitors can enjoy a new artisan event with a creative twist at Stalybridge Victoria Market Hall as part its new programme of activities.

So Retro Events, working with Tameside Council, is bringing its brand new So Crafty Markets to the town on the last Saturday of September and November, when visitors are invited to browse a carefully designed selection of handmade crafts, unique art, food, drink, and much more.

The events promise a fantastic day out for all the family, with face painting and children's craft activities also taking place throughout the day.

Stalls will feature a wide range of unique products, including handmade earrings, artwork, cakes, handbags, purses and much more.

The markets will take place from 10am to 3pm on Saturday 26 September and Saturday 28 November.

The So Crafty Markets will run alongside the incredibly popular So Retro Markets, which have already been attracting large crowds to Victoria Market Hall.

So Retro offers a special vintage and vinyl market, with a wide range of vintage treasures, collectibles and unique finds for visitors to browse and purchase. These markets will be 11am-4pm, on Sunday 25 October.

Tameside Council’s Executive Member for Towns, Transport and Connectivity, Cllr Stephen Homer said: “I’m excited for this addition to the Victoria Market Hall programme, this is another brilliant event for residents, shoppers and visitors to enjoy and it will bring even more footfall to Stalybridge, supporting the town centre.”

Michelle from So Retro Events said: ”I can’t wait to launch our brand-new artisan markets in Stalybridge! The local people have really supported our Vintage & Vinyl Fairs, with hundreds attending the ones we’ve done so far, and I’m hoping that will be the same for our markets. We’ve got an amazing selection of makers, bakers and creative independent businesses lined up, along with live music, face painting and kids’ crafts. It’s going to be a fantastic event that the whole family can enjoy!”

See the jam-packed programme of events for Stalybridge Victoria Market Hall