Discover the best independent markets in the Bristol area
Championing Local Creativity:
Supporting Indie Artisans at Markets in and Around Bristol
Your go-to guide for Bristol’s top independent markets in 2024!
From artisan crafts and produce to tasty street food, Bristol’s indie markets are where it’s at.
Discover upcycled fashion, original art, reusable items, and organic goods created by talented local entrepreneurs.
Why shop at Bristol’s independent markets?
They’re brilliant for sourcing unique, eco-friendly products and gifts. It’s also a great day out – meet up or just mooch around and indulge! And shopping local supports your community and reduces your carbon footprint – what’s not to like!
Our market guide is regularly updated, so keep checking in.
To shop from your sofa, check out our Makers Marketplace Directory!
Market organisers in and around Bristol
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NB: market dates and timings can change (sometimes very last minute) due to weather and other circumstances. Please check with the markets directly for their latest updates.
Below are the best upcoming markets in and around Bristol
Festive Open Studio - Old Market
The Studio, 58 West Street, Old Market, Bristol BS2 0BL
Fri 13 Dec (5pm - 8pm) & Sat 14 Dec (1pm - 6pm)
An intimate festive shopping experience in the shared studio of creatives Rosa (Rosa Pietsch – luxurious laser cut jewellery), Sabina (Hello Cleo – Hand made slow fashion and fabric accessories) and Bec (Dakota Rae Dust – colourful textile jewellery). Enjoy a cosy cuppa / glass of fizz while you explore the colourful creative space shared by these three small business owners and make a start on your Christmas shopping. Guest traders and themes / special offers to be announced soon! Please keep in touch on social media for more details x
Long Ashton Village Market
Long Ashton Community Centre, Keedwell Hill, Long Ashton BS41 9DP
9.30am - 1pm on the first Saturday of the month (except January)
Monthly
The Long Ashton Village Market has an emphasis on local, affordable and sustainable food and crafts. We aim to help and support local producers with an active interest in sustainable practices. Alongside the market we have a café which is open and ran by a local organisation or charity as a fundraising opportunity. Parking, wheelchair access, and accessible toilet available.
Temple Quay Market
Temple Quay BS1 6DG
Every Tuesday and Thursday 12-2pm
Weekly
In Bristol’s central office district, 2 minutes from Temple Meads station, a bustling lunchtime market offers diverse culinary options for office workers and local residents alike. This market serves as a convenient choice for street food lovers, offering a new selection of traders each week. Wheelchair access (no toilets).
The Ardagh Food & Craft market
Ardagh Pavilion, off Kellaway Avenue, Bristol BS6 7YL
Second Saturday of the month : 10am - 3pm
Monthly
The Ardagh Food & Craft Market runs monthly every second Saturday and showcases local small business, focused on ethical and sustainable goods. With a relaxed, friendly vibe you can browse a selection of stalls including ceramics, art, jewellery and cosmetics plus a wide range of fab food stalls offering hot & cold, sweet or spicy options. Wheelchair access and accessible toilet on site.
M32 Flea Market
Sat 14 December
Monthly
The M32 Flea Market is on the last Saturday of the Month. We host a large selection of good quality vintage and pre-loved clothing, records, jewellery, art, prints, pottery, books, plants, tinctures, essential oils, bric-n-brac, gifts. Eclectic, creative, weird and wonderful. Trader bookings taken on our website. Parking, wheelchair access & accessible toilet. Photo: @samsnapsalot
Future Leap Sustainable Pop Up Market
1 - 3 Gloucester Road, Bristol BS7 8AA
Saturdays 14 Dec, 21 Dec : 10am - 5pm
Made in Bristol Gift Fair 2024
Bristol Beacon, Trenchard St, Bristol BS1 5AR
Sat 14 December : 10am - 4pm
Late night shopping / Open studio in OLD MARKET
The Studio, 58 West Street, Old Market, Bristol BS2 0BL
Thursday 19 December 2024
Bath Christmas Market
Various sites through Bath city centre - see website for details
Thursday 28 November until Sunday 15 December
St Nicholas Markets
The Corn Exchange, Corn St, Bristol BS1 1JQ
Monday to Saturday: 9.30am to 5pm
Finzel's Reach Market
Old Temple Street, Bristol BS1 6BX
Wednesdays and Fridays, 11am - 2pm
Twice weekly
Harbourside Street Food Market
1 Canon's Road, Bristol BS1 5TX
Wed, Thurs & Fri 12.00–14.30 / Sat & Sun 11.30am – 4pm
Portishead Farmers Market
Waitrose Piazza, Harbour Road, Portishead BS20 7DE
2nd Saturday of the month
The Frome Independent
Frome High Street
1st Sunday of the month from March - Dec : 10am - 3pm
Monthly
Whiteladies Market
Corner of Whiteladies Rd and Apsley Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2QY
Every Saturday, 8.30am - 1pm
Weekly
Shirehampton Markets
Shirehampton - please see our FB page for details
1st Thursday of the month
Monthly
Corsham Creative Market
Springfield Community Campus, Corsham SN13 9DN
First Saturday of the Month, 11am - 3pm
Monthly
Tobacco Factory Sunday Market
The Tobacco Factory, Raleigh Road, BS3 1TF
Every Sunday 10am - 2.30pm
Weekly
Bristol Plant and Craft Market
Anson Rooms, Richmond Building, 105 Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1LN
Wednesday 5th February 2025
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