Due to the Coronation on Saturday 6th May, we’ve moved the next Colchester Farmers Market to the following week, so Colchester Farmers Market will be held on Saturday May 13th outside The Mercury Theatre.
Same time as usual – 9.30am – 2pm
Same place as usual – The Piazza, outside Mercury Theatre.
Following the great success of the Taste of Sudbury last year in its `out of town’ location at Long Melford, plans are already well in place to ensure 2023 is even better.
With Melford Hall closed for outdoor events this year, the festival is delighted to be located in the grounds of Kentwell Hall, against the backdrop of the stunning Tudor mansion, this is the perfect location for all the wonderful tastes and smells at this one-day festival.
`Supporting local producers and celebrating local food and drink has been the core focus and theme of the festival for several years. It is so important, and indicative of the success of the festival, that we have several local businesses that support the festival and that we have enormous numbers of visitors who enjoy the festival each year. Coming to Kentwell Hall is somewhat serendipitous as I believe Kentwell Hall was the venue for one of the first farmers markets in the area over 20 years ago – it all makes perfect sense to come here’ states Justine Paul who part of the team that the runs the festival.
Likewise Kentwell Hall commented; `Judith and Patrick Phillips are delighted to welcome the Taste of Sudbury festival to Tourney Park at Kentwell Hall. A worthy and valued local event in a lovely Kentwell setting. We are very excited.’
Choose one, two or all three markets and fill your shopping bags with local produce and artisan treats this weekend starting with Sudbury Farmers Market on Friday.
Over twenty five stalls will run down Market Hill in the centre of Sudbury including meats, bread, fresh organic veg plus new stalls with dog treats, coffee beans, small batch spirits and a refill stall. This popular friendly markets starts at 9.30am.
Then on Saturday we’re back on the Piazza outside the Mercury Theatre from 10am for the Colchester Farmers Market with up to thirty stalls – that’s no April Fool’s joke! Regular stalls including local organise meat and veg, fresh fish, jams and chilli sauces plus fresh bagels with fillings for those hungry shoppers.
Finally on Sunday we finish with a bang as our first Ipswich Artisan market of the year arrives on The Cornhill in the heart of Ipswich. Great artisan stalls plus a variety of street food to keep everyone happy.
Friday -Sudbury Farmers Market – 9.30am – 2pm
Saturday – Colchester Farmers Market – 9.30am – 2pm
Sunday – Ipswich Artisan & Producers Market – 10am – 3pm
All free and all showcasing the best of local produce
We’ve added an extra date to our Hadleigh Makers Markets in 2023 so we’ll be running four Saturday markets this Spring/Summer with June 3rd taking place in collaboration with Hadleigh’s Hidden Gardens so it’ll be a busy day! We have some spaces still available at all of the dates this year so if you fancy joining us please get in touch.
On June 3rd I am particularly looking for three hot street food stalls so get in touch if this sounds like you!
What a gorgeous portrayal of Lavenham Farmers Market and a wonderful insight into the lives of Sophie and Tim at Colletts Farm and Greg at Sunshine and Green on BBC’s The Farmers Country Showdown
So very proud to see our award winning Farmers Market on national TV. Rescued from closure in 2008 and crowned Best Farmers Market in the UK in 2022 – what a journey!
See you on Sunday for the first market of the year and catch up now on BBC IPlayer , even if it’s just to remind yourself of what a gorgeous hot summer we all had!!
Lavenham Village Hall
10am – 1.30pm
Looking forward to seeing you at Bury St Edmunds this week where we will have an excellent line up of local artisan producers.
As always we will have great street food including Bagel & Beigel and Mena’s Indian Street Food. Local veg is provided by Sunshine & Green, local fresh meat from Colletts Farm, Bay Tree Farm are back with their fresh game plus we have fish from The Norfolk Smokehouse. There’s plenty of honey options from Beehouse Honey and jams/chutneys from Karen’s Kitchen plus local favourites Woosters are there with their breads, sourdoughs and pastries. Hoskyn’s bring their delicious home-made pies and a range of regional cheeses. We have a range of spirits and liquers from The English Distillery and local craft ale from Artefact Brewery or cider from Brooks & Conquest.
This month Myshroom returns with a range of mushroom growing kits free plus our regular favourite Norwegian Bakery and their vegan pastries. Treat yourself with some indulgent sweet options with Woodrow Chocolates or some cakes and bakes from Casey Cakes & Alex’s Artisan Bakery
Plus look out for some local crafts including candles from The White Candle Company, soaps from Goat in a Soap and flowers from Fen Flora.
Sunday 11th December 10am – 3pm
The Traverse
We’re outside The Mercury Theatre on Saturday for the last time this year with over 25 stalls.
The market will continue to include organic meat and vegetables from Lauriston Farm as well as an equally impressive range of sausages from Totham Bangers and we have Dukes Seafood with their fresh fish and shellfish plus fresh meat from local farm Colletts. Lovelands bring local honey and Country Preserves offers a range of jams and there will be apples and apple juice from Daymens Orchard and spices/chilli rubs from the Colne Valley Spice Company plus fresh bread & sourdoughs from Tensheds Bakehouse. Feeling hungry? There’s also freshly made bagels from Beats & Bagels.
Hoskyn’s Deli will bring their popular home-made pies and selection of regional cheeses, and there is a great offer for those with a sweet tooth including Alex Artisan Bakery and Essex Bakery! Local craft ales comes from Roughacre Brewery, local gin from the Only Way is Gin and we’re delighted to welcome back Bromley Brook Vineyard with their delicious local wine and the Sticky Pickle Company with their range of festive pickles. There’s some lovely craft stalls including candles from Wellness with Millie, hand block-printed cards, bags and lampshade from Charlotte plus creams and lotions from Thistle & Rose.
Over 25 artisan producers will be ready to welcome you.
All starts at 9.30am on the piazza outside The Mercury Theatre
Saturday 3rd December
One to note for your diary as we fast approach the festive season. Our first Craft market at Littlegarth School in Nayland on Saturday 19th November
We have a wonderful line up of crafters with over 30 traders filling the hall with a mix of fused glass, jewellery, bookfolds, home accessories, prints, felted creatures, crochet, cushions, gloves, fleeces, pottery, bunting, framing, leather bags and more! plus a lovely mix of street food toasties and fresh coffee from Crumb and Brew.
For a full line up of traders click here
It’s one not to be missed.
Saturday 19th November 10am – 4pm
Free Entry
Littlegarth School, Nayland CO6 4JR
We’re delighted to announce our new range of farmers market Christmas Hampers.
We have created a special new hamper – The Lavenham Farmers Market Christmas Hamper to celebrate this market winning `UK Best Farmers Market in the UK 2022′.
All three hampers are packed with delicious artisan produce all from traders at our farmers markets from across East Anglia – just take a look at our shop to choose your favourite.
Spoil someone this Christmas with a truly unique and genuine gift.
We look forward to welcoming you back to our award winning farmers market.
Over 35 local artisan stalls will be outside Lavenham Village Hall with a range of produce from the area. Sunshine & Green bring their organic vegetables and Colletts Farm with fresh local meat and milk. Popular regulars Hoskyn’s offer a wide range of homemade pies plus regional cheeses and Biddles Breads will bring their breads and pastries. There are jams and chutneys from The Jam Shed, honey from Beehouse plus Indian street food from Mena. Look out for sweet treats from Casey Cakes and the Essex Bakery plus vegan pastries and donuts from The Norwegian Bakers and Doodle Donuts.
Myshroom brings mushroom growing kits, spices and herbs from the Suffolk Spice Company, fruit vinegars from Yaffle House and Totham Bangers returns with fresh sausages and Scotch eggs.
Look out for Tuk In Cantina with pulled pork buns and loaded fries at their first visit to the market.
Refresh yourself with craft ale from Roughacre or something a little stronger from The English Distillery.
Plus there will be a lovely selection of arts and crafts inside the village hall including candles from the White Candle Company, soaps from Goat in a Soap, jewellery from Silver Spoon and pottery from Blue Cave.
Make a day of it in Lavenham – we start at 10am outside the Lavenham Village Hall. All welcome including dogs!