About This Event

We're looking for local makers and artists to join us for a special artisan market as part of our Medieval Weekend at Brockholes! We're looking for local makers and artists to join us for a special artisan market as part of our Medieval Weekend at Brockholes! On the 8th and 9th August, our village will be transformed into a Norman Encampment as we are joined by 12th century re-enactment group Historia Normannis. Our Medieval Encampment will feature displays of historical artifacts including weapons, armour and fashion with members of the society in period dress. We're looking to extend this medieval market with a wider artisan market focussing on local handmade or wildlife and nature themed items. Items themselves do not need to have a medieval theme however, we absolutely welcome themed stalls or fancy dress if you wish to do so! This event will be based on our floating visitor village at Brockholes and will mainly take place outside however, we do also have spaces available inside. Tables can be provided or you are welcome to bring your own if you wish. We love to welcome local people with stalls offering sustainable, handmade, crafty and arty goods, as well as photography, jewellery, kids' toys, flowers, homemade breads, jams and the like, home-grown fruit and vegetables, clothing, second-hand clothes, and upcycled or artisan items. As a conservation charity, we ask that stalls reflect our values and therefore are not able to accommodate stalls selling the following kinds of items: Drop shipped or mass produced goods (e.g. bulk 3D-printed toys, mass-produced canvas art, fast fashion). Branded cosmetics or direct-sales/MLM products Food stalls: we can only accept cookies, fudge & sweets, packaged breads, cakes, or jams & chutneys. A food hygiene certificate is required for anyone selling food or drink. Alcohol stalls are considered by direct application only, via brockholes@lancswt.org.uk. All stallholders must have public liability insurance, and PAT testing for any electrical equipment — please bring printed copies of both on the day. Not sure if your stall fits, or have any questions? Just get in touch at brockholes@lancswt.org.uk — we're happy to chat it through. Please note: stalls that arrive without the required certificates, or with items that don't fit our ethos, may be asked to leave on the day. Click here for more information about our terms and conditions.

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