Sunny Bank Mills Christmas Market 2026

Overview

Sunny Bank Mills Christmas Market 2026 welcomes artists, designers and makers to exhibit and sell handcrafted gifts from ceramics, prints, jewellery, glass, textiles, homewares, cards, and art at the historic 1912 Mill. The event is promoted via local press, extensive leafletting, and social media (over 40k followers). Last year welcomed over 5,000 visitors.

Key dates

• Application deadline: Midnight Sunday 2nd August 2026
• Market dates: Friday 27th November to Sunday 29th November 2026

Market hours

• Friday 27th November: 2 pm to 8 pm
• Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November: 10 am to 5 pm

Stall options

Stallholders will be offered the option of taking part on Friday & Saturday or Sunday only. No applicant will be offered a spot for all 3 days. This enables over 100 makers to exhibit. Friday stallholders can stay set up for the next day and won't need to pack up after 8 pm.

Stall fees

• Friday & Saturday: £155 incl VAT
• Sunday: £85 incl VAT
• Stalls are 6ft x 2.5ft wooden trestle tables with surrounding space (approx 2ft to each side) and 1 folding chair

Eligibility

Artists, makers and designers selling original, handcrafted and handmade work. Must have a dedicated website or social media account for their practice. Exhibitors must be selling their own work (unless part of a collective or studio). Stall sharing is allowed when appropriate.

Application requirements

Include high-quality photos showing examples of work that would be exhibited and photos of previous stall layouts if available. Only handcrafted products are accepted; mass-produced items, repackaged sweets, and hampers will not be accepted. If sharing a stall, include details and photographs for both parties.

Accessibility

The venue is accessible by one flight of stairs or a wheelchair-accessible modern lift. Accessible toilets are available on the ground and 2nd floor of the 1912 Mill and near the Gallery. Please note the market gets incredibly busy at points and may not be the best environment for anyone with sensory sensitivities.

Selection and notification

High-quality work from up-and-coming or established makers, artists and designers is sought. You will be contacted via CuratorSpace if your application has been chosen. If accepted, you will be allocated a day or days to exhibit via CuratorSpace. Stallholder guidelines and invoicing information will be emailed closer to the event date.