The HandCrafted Market Reviews

Kerry 2026.08.03

     

Wonderful and welcoming experience Attending my first handcrafted market last year was a delightful experience! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and I appreciated the friendly vibe throughout. I had the chance to chat with Elliot, who took the time to explain how things are organised, something I’ve rarely encountered with event organisers. This personal touch made the experience even more memorable. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a friendly and well-run market!
Date of experience: 21 November, 2025

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heather oliver 2026.06.18

     

Well-organized with a friendly vibe Very pleasant experience at this market! The team was incredibly friendly, and everything was well-organized, making it easy to browse and enjoy. A vibrant and inviting atmosphere. Highly recommend!
Date of experience: 09 May, 2026

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Elaine Williams 2026.03.27

     

Help at hand always What I liked most was the ‘ease’ of filling out the application and all the advice given on how to do so! It always looks daunting, a new application, but filling out this form was quite pleasant
Date of experience: 21 March, 2026

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Roy O'Callaghan 2026.03.25

     

Another great day at the HandCrafted Market West Kirby The HandCrafted Market – West Kirby takes place on the second Saturday of every month (from March), right in the heart of West Kirby town centre, outside the Concourse Handcrafted gifts, homeware and art Local makers and small creative businesses A relaxed outdoor market Easy access from the high street, cafés and promenade

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Joanne Reid 2026.03.16

     

The HandCrafted Market are fantastic!. I've traded with them for a few years now. They couldn't be more helpful so welcoming and super organized. Locations for markets are always fabulous and the time and effort that goes into advertising for them is massive!.

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Georgia Hytner 2026.03.15

     

Another brilliant day with The Handcrafted Market! Great job 👏🏻 Elliot. Poppy also had a lovely day 🥰

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Lorraine Henderson 2026.03.15

     

Excellent market very well organised Excellent communication between organizers. Beautiful unique items on sale

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Denise Perrett 2026.03.09

     

Always a great event I have traded at many events organised by The Handcrafted Market over the past few years. The events are always well curated with trafers selling quality handmade items and no duplicates of stalls selling similar things. Excellent communication and updates with clear set up instructions provided. As a trader himself Elliott understands what makes a good event and creates a fabulous experience for both traders and shoppers.

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Clare Ryan 2026.03.08

     

Excellent organization and quality The craft markets were very well organized, offering a wide selection of stalls with high-quality handmade goods. Everything was thoughtfully arranged, making it easy to explore and enjoy the atmosphere. A fantastic experience for anyone who loves unique and well-crafted items!
Date of experience: 08 March, 2026

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Peter 2026.02.28

     

Simple and efficient process The website was straightforward and user-friendly, making the application process smooth and hassle-free. I also received a quick and efficient response regarding my application to trade, which I really appreciated. Thanks for the excellent service!
Date of experience: 26 February, 2026

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Gemma Hughes 2026.02.17

     

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Chris Brett 2026.01.18

     

Well-organized and professional The markets are incredibly well-organised, which makes participating as a stallholder a smooth and enjoyable experience. The attention to detail and strong ethos really shine through, creating a supportive and professional market. I highly recommend.
Date of experience: 13 December, 2025

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Reply from The HandCrafted Market 2026.02.01

Thank you, Chris! We're so pleased to hear you appreciated the organisation and ethos of the markets. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’ll keep striving to make each experience smooth and enjoyable.

Paula Marie Kenny 2026.01.04

     

A genuine Handcrafted selling experience! I began trading with The Handcrafted Market in April 2025, I create organic, vegan skincare with pure essential oils, my brand is called enatural by Paula Marie Kenny. I have attended several markets with Handcrafted and highly recommend this trading platform. There is an eclectic and varied selection of genuinely artisan products on offer with Handcrafted Market. The venues are extremely well organised and there is always a warm welcome by the event organisers. There is a great friendly vibe amongst the traders that I have met. I thoroughly enjoy being part of the Handcrafted community and have learned so much from fellow entrepreneurs. All that remains for me to say is Thank you for including enatural!
Date of experience: 13 December, 2025

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Reply from The HandCrafted Market 2026.01.05

Thank you, Paula, for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to have enatural as part of our community and are glad you've had such positive experiences. We look forward to seeing more of your amazing products at future markets!

mohny 2026.01.04

     

My favourite markets of the year Elliott, the founder and organiser of the Hancrafted Markets, is acutely aware of how to pitch the markets, the individual needs of makers and what drives them. Being a maker and marketeer himself, his setups are focused on making his markets the best in layout and types of traders ensuring there is a synergy with the traders as well as a spectrum of makers to attract the best customers

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Reply from The HandCrafted Market 2026.01.05

Thank you, Mohny, for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We're delighted you appreciate the effort that goes into creating a balanced and engaging market experience for both makers and visitors. Your support means a lot to us!

Nicola Moran 2026.01.04

     

Great to be part of I thoroughly enjoy trading with (and shopping at) the Handcrafted Markets , the organisation and atmosphere is the best .
Date of experience: 04 July, 2025

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Reply from The HandCrafted Market 2026.01.04

Thank you, Nicola! We're so glad to hear you enjoy the atmosphere and experience. Your support means a lot, and we look forward to welcoming you back at future markets!

Dave 2026.01.04

     

Wow £21 for 3 hot/warm hot chocolates and the guy giving us marshmallow tea cake things with his bare hands omg disaster thanks but I won't be doing the Christmas markets again

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Reply from The HandCrafted Market 2026.01.04

Hi Dave,

I'm not sure this is the correct market you have reviewed.

We don't have any hot drink sellers at our market in Eastgate Square (Grosvenor) Shopping Centre. We also did not have a Christmas Market in Chester this year due to the revamp work on going in the centre at the time.

If you could email info@thehandcraftedmarket.co.uk with when you attended the market we will update you on this.

Thanks
Elliott

Nikki Gilbert 2025.08.19

     

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Shahadat Hossain 2025.06.09

     

Very good market

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jon shadow 2024.01.06

     

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David Sheldrake 2023.10.07

     

Smaller than I thought but some nice craft products

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Reply from The HandCrafted Market 2023.10.16

Thanks David, we really appreciate your feedback.