Morpeth welcomes back the Makers Market

The first Makers Market of the year returns to Morpeth on Saturday [April 15] in the town’s Market Place. A range of local craft traders will be attending along with a selection of homemade food products including cakes, bakes and freshly made coffee.

The market will run from 9am until 3pm and shoppers can expect to see regular traders such as Hot Wax with their smelling candles, Wooly Eric with knitted accessories and Katherine Hodgkinson with her handmade home décor pieces.

The Northern Bistro will be supplying freshly made coffees and other beverages as well as having some incredible homemade brownies and blondies on offer.

Handmade, bespoke, wooden home accessories will be on show from Nique Crafted and Lottie’s Hoard will also be joining the market with their handmade, vintage inspired lampshades, homewares and crafts. Karen Griffiths, who is a regular trader at the Monthly Farmers Market will be joining the Makers Market with her handmade, fused glass tealights, panels and jewellery.

Artisan sausage rolls and pies will be available from Geordie Bangers, their pork pies with black pudding or caramelised onion are best sellers. Morpeth Market is managed by Northumberland County Council and Sanderson Arcade, working in partnership with Morpeth Town Council.

Lottie Thompson, centre manager at Sanderson Arcade, said: “We’re thrilled to be bringing the Makers Markets back to Morpeth, they were a massive success last year. We have so many wonderful local traders who create things such as handmade lampshades and soy candles to sweet treats and freshly baked breads there’s something definitely for everyone.”

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