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AROUND 70 of the best independent traders will be heading to St George’s Hall next month to showcase a vast array of stunning and unique products.

The artisan market, which has FREE entry, returns on:- Sunday, 6 October 2024, after the huge success of the inaugural event back in June 2024. Running from 10am to 4.30pm expect stalls filled with beautiful artwork, jewellery, candles and one-off homeware pieces.

There will also be a whole host of goodies ranging from chocolates, to cheeses and chutneys, right through to a large selection of crafted pieces.

Outside the Hall, the food zone will be the perfect place to take a break from browsing, with a variety of hot food vendors offering light bites or more substantial meals. And why not sit back and relax inside with a drink and enjoy the live music performances which will be taking place throughout the day.

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Health and Wellbeing, Councillor Harry Doyle, said:- “There is already an autumnal nip in the air and this artisan market is the perfect, family-friendly way to while away an October day. We were delighted with the numbers who came out in June to support local traders, so we knew it couldn’t be just a one-off event. We know that markets, done right, can be hugely popular and we have never been shy about our ambition to grow our markets and make them a key part of our destination offer which will not only appeal to residents, but will also bring in visitors from outside of the City. I’m sure this next instalment will prove to be popular once again, and that we can make this a permanent, seasonal offer at the Hall.”

Local trader and textile designer specialising in unique, bespoke City landscapes, Sandra Hepworth, said:- “The market was a big hit in June, and I’m so pleased we’re returning to St George’s Hall again. It’s a place where visitors can enjoy a vast array of high-quality products created by local traders, and get that personal, friendly interaction that makes artisan markets like this really stand out from the crowd. And of course being located in such amazing surroundings really gives this venue the edge. I know so many people who are excited to come along in October - not only to check out the unique pieces for sale, but also to enjoy this incredible heritage gem, which many will be visiting for the 1st time.”

The 1st market took place on:- 16 June 2024 and attracted more than 3,000 visitors. There are already plans for a winter instalment of the market, which will take place on:- Sunday, 3 November 2024.

Liverpool is home to a well-established markets offer, from the weekly Great Homer Street Market (Greatie Market) – to a regular programme of farmers’ and craft markets. Please visit the Council’s markets webpages for more information.

Liverpool (Gladstone)

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