Valley Gardens Artisan Market

The Harrogate Valley Gardens Monthly Artisan Market is a regular outdoor market bringing together local makers and independent craftspeople in the lovely surroundings of Valley Gardens. It's the kind of event where you can pick up something genuinely handmade while the kids have a good run around in the park at the same time.

Expect a mix of stalls selling handcrafted goods from talented local artisans, from jewellery and ceramics to textiles and other unique pieces. Because it's held in the open air within the gardens, there's plenty of space to wander at your own pace without feeling hemmed in.

Valley Gardens itself is a well-kept Victorian park in the heart of Harrogate, so even if the little ones lose interest in the market stalls, there's a lovely green space to keep them happy. It's a relaxed, unhurried way to spend a few hours, and a good excuse to get outside and support independent makers at the same time.