Est. 1270
Barkway Market
Come to our quintessential
country market on Saturday 9 May 2026!
Every May in the grounds of Manor Farm house, in the heart of Barkway, we welcome you to our famous country market!
An age old tradition, attracting thousands of visitors from all around. Offering a range from exquisite antiques and crafts, artisan food and drinks and live music and entertainment.
All proceeds are donated to registered charities.
MARKET ORIGINS
The event on Saturday 9 May 2026, which is held in Barkway, is part of the old London to Cambridge coaching route, and is expected to attract over 4,000 visitors. The event dates back to medieval times in 1270. It was re-established in 1977 as a ‘Street Market’ when residents Molly Bruce, Mr Fidler and others wanted to raise money for a village party to celebrate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.
Barkway’s Grade II Listed ‘Carriage Wash’, which can be found close to Manor Farm, is a monument to the coaching village’s past, and was added to Historic England’s National Heritage List in 2024.
The annual Market is organised by a team of volunteers on behalf of Barkway Village Hall, which is a registered charity and hosts many of Barkway’s community groups. All proceeds go towards local good causes and in 2025, over £25,000 was raised for charitable benefit.
The Market is also an opportunity for local organisations to raise funds including the Barkway Church, The 7th Royston Barkway Scout Group, and Barkway School.
What's on...
At this year’s event, which will take place on Saturday 9 May 2026 from 10am until 4pm, there will be over 180 stalls selling unique items ranging from ranging from antiques to bric-a-brac, artisan food & drink to homewares, garden wares to plants, clothing to jewellery, curiosities and more besides.
Entertainment will also be provided for all the family. Catering will include homemade sweet and savoury delights from Barkway Church as well as a food court with a licenced bar, fresh coffee and delicious food from local food vendors to satisfy all appetites. And ice cream too!
There will be a small entrance fee of £5 for adult visitors (there is no charge for children 16 and under) and a suggested donation of £2 for car parking, which goes directly to Barkway Scouts who marshall the car park. Parking is provided for in adjoining fields.
For more details about individual stalls, entertainment schedules and more, please take a look at our Market Guide 2026 (coming soon!).
Tickets will be available to come to the Market soon!
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