Three makers' markets. Over 40 stalls. One Saturday in Colchester town centre.
Over 40 stalls of handmade, one-of-a-kind work from Colchester's independent makers, across three markets on Saturday 28 November 2026, 10am to 4pm: Colchester Makerspace at Trinity Works on Trinity Street, Level Best on St John's Street, and Made in Colchester at Firstsite. All three are in Colchester town centre, a short walk apart.
It starts on Friday 27 November with a launch party at Patch, Trinity Works, 6pm till late. Everyone's welcome.
Ceramics, prints, art, gifts and food, made by people who live here. Start at any of them, then wander to the next. Every purchase goes straight to the maker.
Get handmade. Get local. Get festive.The public launch, with the Colchester Makerspace stalls open for a first look. Everyone's welcome, including stallholders from all three markets. Live music, a bar, and print your own tote bag at Colchester Makerspace.
Patch, Trinity Works, Trinity Street
All three markets open at once. Colchester Makerspace, Level Best and Made in Colchester at Firstsite. Visit one, or do the lot.
Colchester town centre
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street
Sat 10am to 4pm
Made in Colchester's makers market is back, in a brand new venue. High-quality, handmade pieces from some of the best makers in the area.
Trinity Works, Trinity Street
Fri 6pm till late · Sat 10am to 4pm
A community ceramics and printmaking studio with kilns, wheels and print presses, run by and for local makers. Expect pots, prints and gifts made in the building.
On Friday night our stalls open early for the launch, and you can print your own tote bag.
Patch, next door, is open for food and drink on Friday night and all day Saturday. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
26 St John's Street, CO2 7HB
Sat 10am to 4pm
A social enterprise and training centre run by The Dacon Trust. Adults with learning disabilities gain work and life skills here. Trainees make art and handmade gifts and cook the food in the café.
Every purchase supports their work.
All three are in the town centre, a few minutes' walk apart.
Food and drink: Patch, next door to Colchester Makerspace, is open Friday night and all day Saturday. Level Best and Berryfield Café (in Firstsite) are serving food and drink on Saturday too.
Here's last year's walking tour, starting at Trinity Works, so you can see how close everything is. The dates and venues have changed since, so go by the details on this page. Level Best are making a new film for 2026 that takes in all three markets.
Stall applications for 2026 are now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied.
Want a stall next year? Follow the three markets on Instagram and we'll shout when applications open.
Made in Colchester are always looking for new makers. If you live in a Colchester postcode and design and make your own work, get in touch with them and send some examples.