This Saturday’s Outdoor Market (1 February) – with added lion dances!

Our Markets will be open from 9am – we look forward to serving you.  And it’s the City of Durham’s Chinese New Year celebrations with Lion Dances from 12.30pm, the first in the Market Place with the Mayor invited to catch the lucky lettuce.

For full Chinese New Year event details – click here.

And while you’re in the city, come shop, in the Market Place and in the Market Hall.

Our markets are open from 9am to 4.30pm.  In both markets you’ll discover knowledgeable traders, so come for a speedy shop or enjoy a chat and a browse!  Stop and ask questions and seek advice.  Enjoy your shopping trip!

To link to our Saturday Market traders’ websites or social media – click through to our Saturday Outdoor Market page here.

Here’s who you’ll find trading in the Market Place this Saturday.

Fashion, Clothing and Jewellery

Rock U – licensed rock t-shirts

Benthespoonman – stunning and unique jewellery handcrafted from antique cutlery

Flaura Rose – vibrant and unique fashion and accessories

Durham Vintage – vintage, designer and pre-loved clothing specialising in Levi and branded jeans

Val Potts– handcrafted jewellery

Homewares, Gifts and more

JSE Photography – regional photography

The Anam Cara – reiki stones and crystals

JLH Print – original artwork transformed into sustainable clothing and gifts, and pet caricatures

Bert and Barns – natural doggy treats

PJW Toys – vintage lego

HedKed Handicrafts – woodturning, carved gifts and homewares

Need 4 Tweed – loads of goodies made from tweed

Tochtli Usagi – artist and illustrator

The Geek In Me – sci fi merchandise

Food and Drink

Market Hall Wines – fine spirits and locally brewed beers

Earth & Fire Bakery – baked goods

Robsons of Durham – traditional sweets and fudge

Kings Ices – ice cream van

Balefire – hot sauces

Dipping Donuts – loaded donuts and milkshakes

Cassies’ KitcHEN – scotch eggs

Alpine 21 – burgers and fries

Christine’s Kitchen – Filipino food to take away

Homemade by Sandra – home-baked cakes

Ridiculously Rich by Alana – cakes and treats

Sprinkled – handmade cupcakes and kisses