Events
Oct 5
St Leonard's Market, Kings Road, St Leonard's on Sea
This is a fabulous monthly market set in the vibrant Kings Road with its many eclectic shops and a wonderful choice of cafes and restaurants. The stalls are many and varied, from locally grown veg, baklava and cakes to clothes, skincare, plants, crystals and a lovely array of different types of jewellery. The road is closed to traffic for the day so you can really enjoy everything at a leisurely pace. 10am - 4pm.
Oct 12
Mansion Market
This wonderful market only happens 3 times a year, it is held at the stunning Mansion House which is located in the beautiful grounds of Michael Hall school in Forest Row. There are always a great number of stalls inside and out selling a huge range of products including artisan foods, crafts, artwork, jewellery, skincare, candles, toys to name a few.
Nov 2
St Leonard's Market, Kings Road, St Leonard's on Sea
This is a fabulous monthly market set in the vibrant Kings Road with its many eclectic shops and a wonderful choice of cafes and restaurants. The stalls are many and varied, from locally grown veg, baklava and cakes to clothes, skincare, plants, crystals and a lovely array of different types of jewellery. The road is closed to traffic for the day so you can really enjoy everything at a leisurely pace. 10am - 4pm.
Nov 10
Dunelm, Hastings
This is something a bit different for me, a day in the fabulous Dunelm store in Hastings, which is kindly allowing a different small business to set up shop in their store each Saturday and Sunday in the run up to Christmas! Free parking and all an instore coffee shop for drinks, sandwiches and cakes to fuel you during your shopping trip!
Nov 23
The Pop Up Emporium at Great Park Farm
The legendary Pop Up Emporium sets up at the equally legendary Great Park Farm for a weekend of fabulous Christmas shopping from local artists, makers and small business. Expect high quality locally made products that will make wonderful gifts, and fuel yourself with a pit stop at the amazing cafe for drinks, hot and cold meals and the most delicious cakes! I am there on the Saturday only but the event is on the Sunday as well.
Nov 24
Rye Harbor Christmas Market
Come along to this stunning location to take in the wildlife and scenery, then enjoy Christmas shopping in the beautiful Discovery Centre from a real array of talented local makers, artists and small businesses. There is a fab cafe on the premises so you can enjoy a sit down, food and drink while you are here!
Nov 30
Kings Road Frost Fair
Its the final market of the year before we go into winter hibernation (we return in April) and we like to go out in style! Come along for a really festive Christmas market, complete with a parade full of Snow Queens. Krampus's and all sorts of magical Christmas characters....if we are all very good, Santa himself might join us!
Dec 1
The Pop Up Emporium at The Stade Hall
The brilliant Pop Up Emporium pops up at The Stade Hall on Hastings seafront for an awesome weekend of shopping small and shopping local with a fabulous selection of local artists, makers and small businesses. Even runs both Saturday and Sunday but I am only there on the Sunday.
Dec 14
Mansion Market
A really cosy festive fair to round off the year at the magnificent Mansion Market in Forest Row, with the usual huge array of local makers, artists, small businesses and artisan food vendors to ensure you can give the most original and beautiful gifts this year!