KEEP IT LOCAL

Exploring The Great Markets Of The Horsham District

Piries Place Vegan Market

Last Saturday of the month

Conveniently placed in the centre of Horsham in the newly-developed Piries Place piazza, this market takes place on the last Saturday of each month, from 9.30am - 3.30pm, the next event being on Saturday 24 June.

Featuring up to 16 stalls, the market offers tasty food, from plant-based artisan ‘cheeze’, pies and savouries to delectable cakes and sweet treats, with gluten-free options of course! In addition to a couple of hot food stalls, you will find anything from make-up and body care to eco-friendly household goods and gifts, all vegan and cruelty free!

Carfax Markets

Thursdays & Saturdays

Held every Thursday and Saturday, from 9am – 4pm, the Carfax markets have a wonderful range of food, drink, produce and crafts. On Saturday, the focus is on local produce with about 50 stalls featuring products either made or significantly enhanced within 40 miles of Horsham.

Regular stalls include award-winning sausages, butchery with a range of locally-reared meat, fishmonger with fish landed on the south coast, freshly-laid eggs, bread and patisserie, organic fruit and vegetables, delicious cakes, cookies, brownies and macarons, biltong, nut butters, sausage rolls, chilli sauces, chocolate, pies, cheese, dog treats, flowers and plants, plus a growing number of guest traders. There’s also jewellery, clothing, crochet, pottery, artwork, homewares, candles, woodwork and much more. Local crafters and artists often demonstrate their skills and are happy to talk about the process and provenance of their products, with many making products to order.

There are regular music performances on the bandstand too, with brass bands and traditional entertainment in the mornings and acoustic performers and bands playing at lunchtime. This provides the perfect backdrop for a street food lunch, cup of coffee, or perhaps something stronger: we have a great selection of local ales, wine and spirits. Global eats include mouth-watering Vietnamese, Thai, Korean, Indian, Syrian, Slovakian, South African, French, Japanese and more.

We have two exciting new events for 2023. Food Rocks Sunday Lunch features great food, drink and music around the bandstand and is held on the last Sunday of the month from May to September, from 11am. Food Rocks Friday runs from 12 – 8pm every Friday in June. For details of traders and special events, visit horshammarkets.co.uk

Whether you are a fully-fledged vegan or just dipping your toe in the plant-based world, you are sure to find something of interest at this great market. All profits from pitch sales are donated to local charity Holbrook Animal Rescue, and Animals Asia. For details, visit @veganfesthorsham or email veganfesthorsham@gmail.com

West Street Entrepreneurs Markets, Horsham

Held every Saturday

Coden Events are proud to operate West Street Entrepreneurs Markets every Saturday at the bottom of West Street, near Wilko.

We have an eclectic mix of traders with fresh produce, antiques, local online businesses and general produce. Regulars include Coden’s Greengrocers, Bon Bon (antiques/brocantes), Swans and Swifts (fashion/accessories), Vintage Bric-a-Brac, Food by Georgia (cakes and savouries), Flowers by Sean and Plants by Raynor, with many more stalls each week.

We work with the surrounding shops and businesses to enhance the area and provide an exciting and varied shopping experience. The market has been operating for 25 years and has become part of the fabric of the town. We also recently hosted the NMTF Young Trader Market, encouraging new young traders into the industry too (see separate feature). Our opening hours are 9am - 4pm in winter, 9am - 5pm in summer. We are always on the lookout for new traders, so if you would like to know more, please email zac@codenevents.co.uk

Henfield Artisan Market Second Sunday of the Month

Henfield’s new artisan market has a great buzz and brings together both local high-end artisan makers and food and drink producers. It is located in a large, dedicated space with stalls in brightly-coloured blue and white gazebos.

We have an amazing range of talented craft stalls offering jewellery, pottery, woodwork, leather crafts, candles and art, to name just a few, as well as local floristry. If you are more of a ‘foodie’ then sample our delicious range of

Cabin Pressure Spirits (©AAH/Alan Wright)

Steyning Farmers Market

First Saturday of the month

Steyning Farmers Market is on the first Saturday of every month, from 9am -1pm. Supported by Steyning and District Business Chamber and Horsham District Council, the market is held in the High Street Car Park.

The market only adds to the appeal of this wonderful, busy high street, full of independent shops and cafes. It is a great way to buy directly from local producers, with opportunities to stock up on everything from vegetables, meat, cheese, fish, bread, cakes and pies to delicious spices, dips and sauces. You will also find stalls selling plants, flowers, tea and coffee, as well as local breweries, vineyards and distillers.

Greening Steyning are ever-present, collecting hard-to-recycle objects, and you can also bring items to be fixed by one of the local repair café volunteers. We have live music to entertain you whilst you shop and many organisations promote events and initiatives throughout the year. It’s a lovely community event, with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that is not to be missed.

Billingshurst Artisan Market

Third Sunday of the Month

The market launched in October 2022 in the heart of Billingshurst village. We were able to start with the help of Horsham District Council, who have supported us ever since, along with Billingshurst Parish Council and Visit Horsham.

The market is held in the Six Bells car park and attracts about 30 – 35 stalls every month with varied produce and crafts. You can find anything and everything from local plants and sheep wool compost to handmade earrings locally-made meats, cakes, savoury food, hot sauces, spirits and much more. The market is growing in popularity and we are now offering local musicians a venue to perform in too. We work hard to make sure everyone receives a friendly welcome and create a great vibe for stall holders and customers. It’s a great place to meet up with friends or just bump into people you haven’t seen for a while! Find us in Coopers Way Car Park, BN5 9EQ (formerly the Budgen’s Car Park) and vegan doughnuts. Most traders are from within a 20-mile radius of Billingshurst and some are based here in the village. billingshurstartisanmarket.com

We have little waste and do not allow carrier bags or unrecyclable containers unless compostable, to help a sustainable, circular economy. Pitch fees are only £25 to encourage small businesses to flourish and we have supported the young traders’ scheme, providing a free pitch and other support to help them on their way. Our first new stall holder from this scheme joined us in May, selling her own artworks. As a CIC and not run for profit, monies made from our markets after expenses go back into the community.