Upcoming events.
Artisan Market at Bishops Palace
The 2025 Christmas Artisan Market at Bishops Palace is back!
This is one of the Christmas fairs I’ve wanted to take part in for a while, so I’m thriled to have been selected this year.
I’ll be joined by over 70 local traders and makers where you’re guaranteed to find lots of gift ideas for Christmas.
There’ll also be music on both days provided by local choirs and instrumental groups to add to your enjoyment - to be announced soon…
The address for the event is
Off Market Place (through The Bishop’s Eye entrance)
Wells
Somerset
BA5 2PD
Saturday Nov 8th: Open 10-4pm
Sunday Nov 9th: Open 10am-4pm
Admission
Your reduced price day admission ticket includes entrance to the Artisan Market, Palace and gardens; a great deal compared to the standard day ticket entrance.
Please note that the Annual Ticket (green or white pass) and Historic House cards are not valid for this event. You will need to purchase a ticket online or on the day to enter the Palace and gardens. Palace Members are free to enter as normal. Ticket link coming soon!
This is a fundraising event for the Palace Trust.
Adult – £8
Child (5 – 17 years) – £4
Under 5s – Free
Blossoming Bridgwater
Blossoming Bridgwater is a collaborative fashion and textiles project that invites the local community to join a series of open workshops and contribute directly to creating an original stunning, multilayered skirt. This unique piece will reflect the Bridgwater communitys' collective thoughts and feelings on their environment.
To enhance this celebratory design, we are planning to hold a gala event (which you're all invited to - details to come soon) to combine other creative artforms such as music (with more in the pipeline) to make this project grow and grow...
Open to all, Blossoming Bridgwater aims to break down barriers to the arts, making them accessible and relatable while fostering creativity and connection. Led by Chloë Haywood, who has worked for over 15 years upcycling and repurposing textiles and is so looking forward to sharing her skills with you.
Everyone is welcome (of all skills) to come and leave their mark on this original and very unique project!
To find out more about Chloe and this incredible project, please follow us on Instagram
Saturday Feb 8th: Open workshop 11am-4pm
At Angel Place, SEED Pop Up, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 3ER
Nyland Fair
The 2024 Nyland Manor Christmas Fair is back!
This will be the fourth time I’ve taken part in this beautiful event, which is now back in beautifully cosy Nyland House, just outside Cheddar.
I’ll be joined by lots of other local traders and makers where you’re guaranteed to find lots of gift ideas for Christmas!
The fair will feature over 100 festive stalls, street food, a bar on Friday night, and a cafe on Saturday. The event will also support several charities, including the Memusi Foundation, which builds and funds schools in Magadi, Kenya.
The address for the event is Nyland Manor, Draycott Road, Cheddar, BS27 3RP
Friday Nov 8th: Open 5pm-9pm
Saturday Nov 9th: Open 9am to 5pm