Bookastall Verified Events
Bookastall Verified Events
The ONLY list of Verified Craft Fairs and Events around the UK
At Bookastall, we have decided to do something to try and stamp out fake events and fake organisers. After some research, we have decided to verify the events that we see ONLY on our website and on our Facebook Groups.
We will not be verifying events that are not on our website our in our Facebook Groups.
Every other week we will be sending out a list of events that we have independently verified. We will be adding to this list, removing only events which have taken place
This list will normally be sent out to paid subscribers only - this effort takes us a lot of time.
This first list is free for everyone to see what you will get if you sign up.
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
4th November - Christmas Fayre at No.44; Venue: Number 44 Hotel and Bar; Contact: Janette Thom; Event website
We confirmed directly with the venue that there is a Christmas fayre taking place on this date.
Perthshire
12th November - Christmas Mega Market; Venue: Stirling Rugby Club; Contact: Caroline; Event website
We called the venue. There is a fair taking place there run by Caroline. They could not confirm the phone number. THZ Events FB group was set up by Caroline.
North East
Tyne and Wear
5th November - Cheeki Monkeys South Shields; Venue: Temple Park Centre; Contact: Jennifer Coombe; Event website
We called the venue and they have confirmed that this event is going ahead and is organised by Jennifer. We also verified this event directly with Cheeki Monkeys
North Yorkshire
18th November - Langlands Christmas Craft Fair; Venue: Langlands Garden Centre; Contact: Hilary Hazell; Event website
We confirmed directly with the venue that there is a Christmas craft fair taking place on this date, organised by Hilary Hazell
North West
Cumbria
1st December - Yanwath Christmas Market; Venue: Yanwath Primary School; Contact: Matthew James; Event website
The date for this event is in the school calendar online. Email matches up with head's email on website
Lancashire
2-3 & 9-10 December - Christmas Market; Venue: Heskin Hall; Contact: Lynn; Event website
We confirmed that these dates are correct and to email Lynn if interested in booking a stall
Merseyside
19th November - The Handcrafted Market; Venue: Byrne Avenue Baths; Contact: Elliott O'Callaghan; Event website
We confirmed directly with the venue that there is a handcrafted market taking place on this date.
Midlands
Birmingham
25th November - Christmas Fair & Market; Venue: The Talbot, Belbroughton; Event website
We confirmed directly with the venue that there is a Christmas fair and market taking place on this date.
2nd December - Christmas Market; Venue: Birmingham Craft Centre (on Whiteacre Hall Farm); Contact: Katherine Greenway and Carys Loveland; Event website
We confirmed directly with the venue that there is a Christmas market taking place on this date.
Derbyshire
1st November - Christmas Market; Venue: The Boundary; Contact: Jade
We confirmed directly with the venue that there is a Christmas market taking place on this date, organised by Jade.
9th December - Christmas market; Venue: Valley Lodge Nursing Home; Contact: Sarah Simmonite; Event website
Nottinghamshire
29th October - Hucknall Christmas Market; Venue: Hucknall Town FC (RM Stadium); Contact: Joe Wain; Event website
We confirmed directly with the venue that there is a Christmas market taking place on this date.
Staffordshire
4th November - Lichfield Gift, Craft & Food Fair; Venue: Lichfield Guildhall; Contact: Cath Struggles
We confirmed directly with the venue that there is a Christmas market taking place on this date, organised by Cath Struggles
Wales
We are verifying events - we hope to have some here soon
South East and London
Essex
7th December - Christmas Market; Venue: The Epping Connection; Contact: Jenna and Sarah; Event website
We confirmed directly with the venue that there is a Christmas market taking place on this date. Please note that the hosts have kindly advised that there is unfortunately no disabled access to this venue
Hampshire
3rd December - Alton Christmas Cracker Fair; Venue: Alton Community Centre; Contact: Marie Kellie; Event website
We confirmed directly with the venue that there is a Christmas market taking place on this date, organised by Marie Kellie
Kent
18-19 and 25-26 November, and 9-10 December - Christmas Craft Fairs; Venue: The East Kent Railway; Contact: Katy Taylor; Event website
Email sent directly to the venue. Venue have emailed back with confirmation
Norfolk
25th November and 16th December - Spixworth Farmers' Market & Crafts; Venue: Spixworth Village Hall; Contact: Lorraine Collett; Event website
We confirmed directly with the venue that there is a farmers market taking place on this date, organised by Lorraine
Suffolk
4th November - Suffolk Christmas Fair; Venue: Suffolk Showground; Contact: Charlie Owen Events; Event Website
We confirmed directly with the venue that there is a Christmas Market taking place on this date, organised by Charlie Owen Events
10th December - Shipmas 23; Venue: The Ship Inn; Contact: Katy; Event website
We confirmed directly with the venue that there is a Christmas market taking place on this date, organised by Katy
West Sussex
4th November - Aldwick Autumn Market; Venue: Aldwick Royal British Legion; Contact: Chris; Event website
We confirmed directly with the venue that there is a Christmas market taking place on this date.
South West
Somerset
16th December - Christmas Table Top Sale; Venue: Minehead Methodist Church Hall; Contact: Fiona Toms; Event website
We confirmed directly with the venue that there is a Christmas table top sale taking place on this date, organised by Fiona Toms
Non-Verified Events
While reaching out to events this week, there were 26 which we were unable to verify at this time. Generally this is because we get no response when trying to reach out, or occasionally because the information doesn’t match what we find in our groups or on our website.
Just because your event isn’t on our list doesn’t mean that it’s not happening or is in any way a scam. We strongly encourage you to do your own research before handing over any money. If anything doesn’t feel right, don’t risk it.