Artisan and farmers markets are a growing fixture in Birmingham, with events taking place in several neighbourhoods. Markets in Kings Heath, Edgbaston, the Jewellery Quarter, and Kings Norton are set to return, giving traders a space to showcase handmade goods and local food.
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00:00In Kingsheath, the Kingsheath Artisan Market will return to York Road for its third year,
00:09taking place on the second Sunday of every month from March. The market has grown into
00:13a major event, with an increasing number of stalls selling handmade homeware, artwork
00:18and specialty foods. Organisers say this year's launch will feature more traders than ever,
00:24with a mix of experienced stallholders and first-time sellers.
00:30Over in Edgbaston, the Edgbaston Village Artisan Market will take place on Greenfield Crescent
00:35on the second Saturday of every month. The market is known for its large number of stalls,
00:41with over 70 traders offering everything from handmade gifts to street food. Set against
00:46the backdrop of Edgbaston's independent cafes and boutiques, the market has become a regular
00:51destination for visitors looking for unique and locally made goods.
00:58In the historic Jewellery Quarter, the Jewellery Quarter Artisan Market will return to St Paul's
01:03Square, running every third Saturday from March. The market provides a platform for
01:09independent makers, with a focus on high-quality handmade goods and design-led products. St
01:15Paul's Square, known for its creative community, provides a setting for artists, jewellery
01:19makers and independent retailers to showcase their work.
01:26For those looking for fresh produce, the King's Norton Farmer's Market will run on the second
01:31Saturday of each month on the Green. The market has built a reputation for its focus on locally
01:37sourced food, including fresh food, vegetables, dairy and by-goods from independent producers.
01:43Unlike traditional retail markets, King's Norton Farmer's Market is a community interest
01:49project, meaning all traders must meet strict criteria to ensure their produce is locally
01:54made, grown or prepared.