Blanchland Artisan Makers Markets and Art at The Hall 2026
We are delighted to announce our events for 2026.
This year we have added to our portfolio, with the introduction of "Art at the Hall", a two week selling exhibition, staffed by the artists, with workshops and opportunities to chat and buy original artwork from talented professionals, emerging and new local artists. This new event will compliment our 3 Artisan Markets.
Art at The Hall - Friday 27th March - Sunday 12th April 2026
Festival of Spring - Bank Holiday Monday 25th May 2026
Feel Good Fair - Sunday 2nd August 2026
Christmas Artisan Market - Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November 2026
We carefully curate each market to ensure the very best choice and range of handmade goods for our lovely customers and the very best fit for our traders. We do our very best not to duplicate and part of our eligibility criteria is that the work must be made by the trader and of course be of the highest quality.
Our application form for 2026 will be open from 6pm on Tuesday 6th Janauary, we will pause applications in February and all applicants will be informed if they have been selected within 2 weeks of submitting their application.
If you would like to apply for our art exhibition or markets, please use the link below.
2026 - Application Form
If you like to shop local, love supporting small independent businesses and adore all things Artisan then these events are just for you. We have over 45 independent stalls at most our markets and each event has a special focus with demonstrations, skills share and activities to join in with.
Blanchland is nestled in the valley on the border of County Durham and is a popular visitor destination, with beautiful walks, stunning landscapes and a uniqueness evolved from its early history and the building of the Premonstratensian Abbey and is home to the iconic Lord Crewe Arms.
Our markets take place in gorgeous buildings and spaces located throughout the beautiful village of Blanchland, Northumberland, including the Square and the Lord Crewe Garden.
Is an intimate venue with 4/5 amazing makers and refreshments available throughout the day. (Stair access only). For our summer events we also move out into the gorgeous Lord Crewe Garden, with log fires and views, this is the perfect setting for our Wellbeing events, what could be more relaxing? (subject to the weather of course)
Is our most spacious venue, giving us ample to room to showcase our talented makers, its an accessible space with disabled toilets, easy parking and beautiful views. For our busier events we also utilise the Long Room, and Bar, where you will also find live music performances, tasty snacks and refreshments served throughout the day.
With its intriguing history makes it the perfect venue for our demonstrations, workshops and activities.
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At our markets and events we always take the opportunity to support local charities, through raffles, sales of refreshments etc. Thank you in advance to the wonderful traders and local businesses who donate prizes so generously.
Our artisan makers markets are free to enter
(However some events may ask for donations, such as our Feel Good Fair and Wellbeing Demonstrations)
Parking is available in our two village car parks (Honesty box £2 per car, funds support the Abbey and The Village Hall and Play Area). There is also free parking at Baybridge, which is a very pleasant half mile walk to the village.
Refreshments will be available at all your favourite venues including the White Monks Tea Rooms, The Lord Crewe Arms and Blanchland Village Hall