Your Guide to Barkway Market 2025
Welcome to Barkway Market! We're thrilled you're planning a visit to our vibrant community market, showcasing the best local produce, crafts, food, and entertainment right here in Barkway.
Next Market: Saturday, May 10th, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This guide has everything you need to plan your day. Below you'll find:
Click on any of the titles above to jump straight to the right section, or continue scrolling down to navigate the stalls, find your favourite traders, discover delicious food, and enjoy a wonderful day out in Barkway!
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Market Overview
The market spreads across several distinct areas
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The Drive: Rows A - F
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The Field: Rows G - N
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Lower Meadow: Rows P - W, plus Children's Entertainment
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Food Court: Central hub for food, drinks, and music
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The Church: Home to the Craft Market
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Secret Garden: Formal gardens with treats and music
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Near the Pond: Coffee spot and gourmet food stalls
Key Attractions & Entertainment
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Music (All Day): Head to the Food Court where Royston Radio will be playing music throughout the day.
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Enjoy live musical performances in the tranquil Secret Garden.
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Children's Entertainment - Keep the little ones happy with activities including a Bouncy Castle and face painting located in the Lower Meadow.
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Craft Market - Discover unique handmade items inside The Church.
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Food & Drink Hub -The Food Court is your go-to for delicious street food, the Bar, and music.
Entertainment Schedule
10:00 – 11:30 Royston Fire Station Fire Engine & Crew The Drive
10:00 – 16:00 Bouncy Castle Fun! Lower Meadow
10:00 – 14:00 Face Painting by Emily’s Entertainment Lower Meadow
10:00 – 15:00 Magic Martin Balloon Modelling Lower Meadow
10:00 – 16:00 Take a photo with Barkway Bear! Lower Meadow
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10:00 – 16:00 Challenge yourself with CrossFit Buntingford Lower Meadow
10:00 – 16:00 Activities with Home-Start Lower Meadow
10:00 – 11:30 Royston Radio Food Court
10:30 – 11:30 Organ Recital by Paul Harrison Church
11:30 – 12:15 Royston Town Band Secret Garden
12:00 – 16:00 Police Car & Crime Prevention Stall The Drive
12:15 – 12:45 Choir - Barley & Surrounding Villages Secret Garden
12:45 – 13:30 Royston Town Band Secret Garden
13:30 – 16:00 Royston Radio Food Court
14:00 – 15:00 Organ Recital by Roger Francis Church
How to get here
Address
Contact
To get to us via Car, follow the signs to enter the car park via Royston Road, about 100 metres from the junction with Cambridge Road.
Sat Nav: SG8 8BY (for car park entrance)
Google Maps Car Parking Entry Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/QxQLdJFiugjx6PdT9
For public transport, you can get here via scheduled bus services from Royston (including Royston Train Station, for onward national rail travel) or Buntingford, stopping at Windmill Close - bus times for 10th May 2025 can be found here
You can also book on demand bus journeys from anywhere in North Hertfordshire using Herts Lynx
Opening Hours
Saturday 10th May 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Explore the Market
The Drive (Rows A-F)
As you enter, The Drive features a variety of stalls. Expect to find:
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Categories: Homeware, Hand Made Goods, Clothing & Accessories, Sweet Treats, Metal Artware.
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Example Stalls: Look out for Pat Arthurs (Homeware), Tsflorist (Hand Made Goods), Nixnox (Handbags), and The Gluten Escape (Sweet Treats).
The Field (Rows G-N)
This large area boasts a wide mix of stalls:
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Categories: Vintage, Garden & Plants, Hand Made Goods, Jewellery, Homeware, Sweet Treats, Clothing & Accessories, Toys, "Wine, Beer & Spirits", Glass Ceramic & Resin Artware, Savoury Treats, Metal Artware, Community & Information, Giftware, Skincare.
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Example Stalls: You might find Rusty Things (Garden), Byson Leather (Hand Made Goods), Village&Co. (Giftware), Four Acres Estate (Wine), and AmberBees (Honey/Cosmetics).
Lower Meadow (Rows P-W & Entertainment)
A vibrant area overlooking the historic Wagon Wash, featuring stalls, children's activities, and coffee:
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Categories: Jewellery, Hand Made Goods, Homeware, Vintage, Savoury Treats, Giftware, Clothing & Accessories, Toys, Garden & Plants, Community & Information, Fabric Artware, "Wine, Beer & Spirits", Metal Artware.
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Features: Children's Entertainment & Bouncy Castle. Nearby you can find The Harestreet Horsebox Coffee Shop.
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Example Stalls: Keep an eye out for Emm’s Gems (Jewellery), Pastures Ewe (Homeware), A C Collectables (Vintage), My Little Eco Bag (Giftware), and Buntingford Brewery (Beer).
Food Court (Stalls starting FC)
The heart of the market for refreshments and atmosphere:
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Features: Grab a drink at The Bar, enjoy Live Music from Royston Radio, and choose from various hot food options.
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Food Stalls: Includes Sukanya Thai Food, Smoke BBQ Kitchen, Elite Eats (Burgers), Verrecchia's (Crepes), Slice ofPrice (Pizza), and the Tally Ho pub.
The Church (Craft Market - Stalls starting CM)
Step inside the Church for a dedicated Craft Market showcasing local talent:
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Categories: Clothing & Accessories, Jewellery, Hand Made Goods, Sweet Treats, Homeware, Giftware, Fabric Artware, Skincare, Glass Ceramic & Resin Artware.
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Example Stalls: Discover Janets knitwear, Jewellery by Dancey’s Designs, Buntingford Bees (Honey), Crafted Pens, and Kavanagh Candle Company.
Secret Garden (Formal Gardens)
Take a moment in the beautiful formal gardens:
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Features: Enjoy delicious homemade gelato from Tilly's Gelato and listen to the Royston Town Band.
Near the Pond
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Features: Find Birchs coffee shop serving coffee and freshly made churros.
2025 Stall List
Business Name | Category of goods for sale | Social Media - Website, Facebook, Instagram handles | Stall Location |
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Fine Treasure Store | Hand Made Goods | facebook.com/finetreaturestore. Instagram: @finetreasurestore | N12 |
Beaded Creation | Jewellery | Facebook | G4 |
Pennys antiques | Homeware | None | N11 |
Lilabel | Jewellery | None | U2 |
Michelle McLeod, Cartoon Artist | Giftware | www.michellemcleod.co.uk INstagram michellemcleod_cartoonart | CM21 |
Susan Wood | Hand Made Goods | Facebook | CM22 |
Trinkets and doodads | Giftware | Trinkets and doodads | H3 |
Kelly’s Kitchen | Sweet Treats | @kellys_cake_kitchen - Instagram
@kellyskitchendsf - Facebook
www.kellyscakekitchen.co.uk | E7 |
Tsflorist | Hand Made Goods | Tsflorist | D3 |
Emm’s Gems | Jewellery | _emmsgems | P5 |
Janets knitwear | Clothing & Accessories | Facebook | CM26 |
Charlie's sweet treats / making dreams crafting memories | Sweet Treats | Making dreams crafting memories
Charlie's sweet treats | N1, N2 |
Pastures Ewe | Homeware | www.pasturesewe.com @faceboo @instagram | W1 |
Magic Melts and Co | Hand Made Goods | @magicmeltsandco http://magicmeltsandco.sumupstore.com/ | U9 |
vintage_rose111 | Hand Made Goods | vintage_rose111 | Q6 |
Grey & Co | Hand Made Goods | Www.greyandcogift.co.uk Instagram: grey_and_co_ and Facebook: grey & co | L3 |
A C Collectables | Vintage | Facebook | W2, W3, W4 |
Jewellery by Dancey’s Designs | Jewellery | www.danceysdesigns.com
www.instagram.com/danceysdesigns | CM14 |
Four Acres Estate | Wine, Beer & Spirits | Face Book | L1 |
Leigh Wood Art | Hand Made Goods | leighwoodart.sumupstore.com | I4 |
AmberBees | Hand Made Goods | https://www.instagram.com/amberbees.herts/ | L2 |
Mentley Farm Lavender | Giftware | Mentleyfarmlavender.com @mentleyfarmlavender | E5 |
Bakhtar fresh food | Savoury Treats | N/A | S7, S8 |
TheWellHouseCrafts | Hand Made Goods | thewellhousecrafts | L6 |
tinkershack | Jewellery | tinkershacksuffolk | CM12 |
Sukanya Thai Food | Hot Food | https://www.instagram.com/sukanyathaifood658/
https://www.facebook.com/SukanyaThaifood/ | FC1 |
Debbie Knight | Hand Made Goods | @debbie.c.knight | CM1 |
My Little Eco Bag | Giftware | www.mylittleecobag.co.uk | R5, R6 |
Buntingford Bees | Sweet Treats | FB BuntingfordBees | CM2 |
Gilliansjewelleryart | Jewellery | Facebook. Gilliansjewelleryart
Etsy.com/uk/shop/gilliansjewelleryart | H6 |
Funky Footstools | Hand Made Goods | Funky Footstools uk | S10 |
Gilly’s Needlework Craft | Hand Made Goods | Facebook | H8 |
Mrs Lynn Jacob | Hand Made Goods | Facebook | CM10 |
Pams Taytoos | Garden & Plants | None | U3 |
Bow Clip Creations Toy Boutique | Toys | Bow Clip creations Toy boutique | L4 |
Decoupage Days | Homeware | https://www.facebook.com/share/1CuryG5AsY/?mibextid=LQQJ4d | D2 |
The Toy Shed | Toys | _thetoyshed | T9 |
Polarstar Pottery | Glass Ceramic & Resin Artware | @polarstarpottery | J3 |
FLORENCE CAMBRIDGE | Clothing & Accessories | @florence_cambridge
www.florencecambridge.com | L12 |
The Funky Ladybird co | Clothing & Accessories | Facebook | U7 |
196 Jewellery Design | Jewellery | Facebook - 196JewelleryDesign | CM28 |
Patricia Brett | Giftware | New business. No social media as yet. | CM32 |
Blue Penguin Jewellery | Jewellery | Blue Penguin Jewellery | N6 |
Kavanagh Candle Company | Homeware | INSTA Kavanagh_candle_company | CM29 |
Crafted Pens | Hand Made Goods | Crafted Pens/Craftedpensuk | CM17, CM18 |
Anita & Ian Pearson | Vintage | none | L7 |
Crystalclusters handcrafted jewellery | Jewellery | https://www.instagram.com/crystalclusters
https://www.facebook.com/crystalclusters | CM9 |
Little Sewn Things | Hand Made Goods | https://littlesewnthings.co.uk | CM4 |
Pushmi Pullyu | Vintage | https://m.facebook.com/EmbertonPushmiPullyu/ | W7 |
D&V Fashions | Clothing & Accessories | NA | S1, S2 |
Wheeler Antiques Ltd | Vintage | Www.wheelerantiques.co.uk | W8, W9 |
Judith Evans basketry | Homeware | judievans7 | C3 |
Jilpanta | Giftware | https://www.etsy.com/shop/jilpanta/?etsrc=sdt | CM11 |
Oren Homeware | Homeware | orenhomeware | J8 |
Chocs Away | Sweet Treats | Facebook. Chocs Away | I1 |
Smoke BBQ Kitchen | Hot Food | smokebbqkkitchen.co.uk @bbqstortford | FC2 |
The Harestreet Horsebox Coffee Shop | Coffee | Harestreetholidays.co.uk
@harestreetbarns
/harestreetbarns | P7 |
Zea Candle Co. | Giftware | @zeacandleco | S5 |
Aah Kid | Clothing & Accessories | @aahkid | P6 |
Hagen and Hagen | Jewellery | www.hagenandhagen.co.uk FB and Insta. hagenandhagenjewellery | CM24 |
Steel Garden Co | Metal Artware | SteelGardenCo | L9, L10, L11 |
Nixnox | Clothing & Accessories | Nixnox gifts and handbags | F2 |
Silverology Jewellery | Jewellery | N/A | CM20 |
Woodland Embers GB | Clothing & Accessories | Facebook- Woodland Embers GB
Instagram- @woodland_embersgb
Etsy - https://woodlandembersgb.etsy.com | CM31, CM30 |
DustyPixiez | Hand Made Goods | @dustypixiez | CM19 |
B.A.Framed | Fabric Artware | https://baframeddesigns.etsy.com/ https://m.facebook.com/BAFramed/ https://www.instagram.com/b.a.framed | R4 |
Wendy Evans | Hand Made Goods | none | Q9 |
Cathys homemade crafts | Skincare | Https://Facebook.com/cathyshomemadecrafts | H7 |
Happy Cat Crochet | Hand Made Goods | happy_cat_crochet_club | CM8 |
Card Magic | Hand Made Goods | Website: card-magic-171.sumupstore.com Instagram: @cardmagic1000 | CM34, CM33 |
Made by Lisa | Hand Made Goods | www.lisaharrold.co.uk @lisagharrold | CM23 |
Royston Radio | Community & Information | www.roystonradiocom, https://www.facebook.com/roystonradiostation, @roystonradio1 | Food Court |
Tilly's Gelato | Ice Cream | IG: tilly@tillysgelato.com | Lower Meadow |
Silver By Saf | Jewellery | silverbysaf.co.uk, @silverbysaf | L8 |
Khandel light | Hand Made Goods | website | R7 |
Pat Arthurs | Homeware | N/A | A1, A2 |
Craftyfoxx4 | Hand Made Goods | Craftyfoxx4 | U6 |
MEMORY SCENTS | Hand Made Goods | Website: memoryscentsx.co.uk Instagram: memoryscentsx Facebook: memoryscentsx | CM21, CM22 |
Caroline Harlow | Garden & Plants | N/a | T1, T2, T3 |
Herbies Bakes | Sweet Treats | www.herbiesbakes.com
Facebook: @herbiesBakes
Insta: @herbiesbakes | Q8 |
Herts Country Markets Ltd - Royston | Savoury Treats | Ian Buckle | W5 |
Elite Eats | Hot Food | instagram - eliteeatscambridge | FC4 |
Alan Barlow | Vintage | None | U1 |
Tracy Green | Hand Made Goods | N/A | CM13 |
La Petite Joinery | Hand Made Goods | N10 | |
Crafty Pallets | Giftware | Facebook | J1 |
7th Royston (Barkway) Scout Group | Wine, Beer & Spirits | None | S6 |
Christine Lee | Wine, Beer & Spirits | No | CM16 |
SNIKS | Hot Food | @SNIKSCATERING | P1, P2 |
Mimi Elizabeth Fashion | Clothing & Accessories | @mimi_elizabeth_fashion | T10 |
Apothekelly Skincare | Skincare | @Apothekelly_skincare | E1 |
Moss & Rose | Clothing & Accessories | @moss_and_rose | Q2 |
Home-Start Royston and South Cambridgeshire | Community & Information | hsrsc.org.uk @homeStartRSC @homestartroyston @homestartroyston @HSRBS | U4, U5 |
Tanya Coxshall | Glass Ceramic & Resin Artware | tanyathorpeceramics (Instagram) | E2 |
Rusty Things | Garden & Plants | www.rustythings.co.uk @rustythingsdesigns | G5, G6 |
St. Elizabeths Centre Social Enterprises | Hand Made Goods | www.stelizabeths.org.uk, Facebook- St Elizabeth's Centre, Instagram- stelizabeths_centre | T7 |
The Nest Garden & Decor | Garden & Plants | https://www.instagram.com/the.nestgardenanddecor/profilecard/?igsh=dTg0c2djOGU4ZXZv | T11 |
Moonlight Reflection | Giftware | www.moonlightreflection.co.uk | R8, R9 |
BME Pottery | Glass Ceramic & Resin Artware | Bme_pottery - instagram
Bronwyn Evans - Facebook
Www.BmePottery.Co.uk | CM7 |
The Candy Floss, Popcorn & Confectionery Stall | Sweet Treats | The Candy Floss, Popcorn & Confectionery Stall | F4 |
One-of-a-kind Birds | Hand Made Goods | @oneofakindbirds | CM15 |
birchs coffee shop | Coffee | birchscoffeeshop | Next to The Pond |
Linda Roy | Hand Made Goods | Linro 77 | CM3 |
Kay and Paul Mills | Hand Made Goods | Facebook Instagram | S9 |
Created by Crossley | Jewellery | Www.createdbycrossley.co.uk @createdbycrossley | T6 |
Macmulac trading as Lunulla Herbals | Skincare | @lunullaherbals | U8 |
RNLI Royston Fundraising branch | Community & Information | https://rnli.org/ | T8 |
no.13 | Giftware | Instagram: no.13_homedecor | CM6 |
Attend2Health | Community & Information | www.facebook.com/attend2health | Q10 |
Fab Art | Metal Artware | Facebook Keith Parker | T4, T5 |
Joyful Nessy Jewellery | Jewellery | #joyful.nessy.jewellery. @joyful.nessy.jewellery. crafters.market/shop/joyful-nessy-jewellery | CM5 |
Bracelets by Laura | Jewellery | @braceletsbylaura1 | F3 |
Daisy’s gem studio | Jewellery | daisys_gem_studio | E4 |
Amabilia Creations | Clothing & Accessories | www.amabiliacreations.co.uk, amabiliacreations | R3 |
Maxwell & Montys Pop Shop | Community & Information | N/A | D4 |
Happy knots | Hand Made Goods | https://www.instagram.com/johappyknots/profilecard/?igsh=MXU4YmtxOHJ6Z2NraQ==
https://www.facebook.com/jo.happyknots | J2 |
Village&Co. | Giftware | @villageandcouk - For Facebook & Instagram | H2 |
The Gluten Escape | Sweet Treats | the.gluten.escape.2024 Facebook | F1 |
Verrecchia's | Hot Food | https://verrecchiaicecream.co.uk/event-catering/ | FC3 |
Margaret House | Community & Information | www.margarethouse.co.uk | Q7 |
Spoonstruck | Ice Cream | www.spoonstruck.co.uk, spoonstruck fans | D5 |
Terrier treat | Savoury Treats | Terrier treat | U10 |
To the moon and back | Homeware | N/a | E3 |
The fox and the hare girl | Homeware | The fox and the hare girl | J4 |
Hedgepig Spirits Ltd | Wine, Beer & Spirits | Www.hedgepigspirits.com | B3 |
Fuzzleduck | Giftware | @fuzzleduck | U11 |
Helen Swain | Giftware | None | J7 |
Woolly Wonders | Hand Made Goods | Facebook | P4 |
Slice ofPrice | Hot Food | @_slice_of_price_ | FC5 |
Aqua Aromas Ltd | Skincare | Aqua_aromas_ | H9 |
Phil Oddy | Hand Made Goods | Website: https://philoddy.com/ Instagram: @phil_oddy Other social links at https:philoddy.com/links | N9 |
Little Squirrels Book Corner | Toys | Little Squirrels Book Corner VIP in partnership with Usborne | E6 |
Bluebadger Foods Ltd | Savoury Treats | Bluebadger foods | H1 |
Buntingford Brewery Ltd | Wine, Beer & Spirits | Buntingford Brewery , buntingford.brewery | Q1 |
Newsells Park Winery | Wine, Beer & Spirits | www.newsellsparkwinery.com ; Newsells Park Winery ; newsells_park_winery | B4 |
Little Resin Treats | Hand Made Goods | Little Resin Treats on Instagram | S4 |
Nemetech LTD | Giftware | N/A | I2 |
Antony Kent | Vintage | None | P3 |
Yum Yum Tree Fudge | Sweet Treats |
Yum Yum Tree Fudge Ltd | Bury St. Edmunds | Facebook
Yum Yum Tree Fudge Ltd. (@yumyumtreefudgeltd) • Instagram photos and videos
www.twitter.com/yumyumtreefudge
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Chockshop Hertfordshire | Hand Made Goods | www.chockshop.co.uk | J9 |
Iris & Lolli Jewellery | Jewellery | https://www.irisandlolli.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/irisandlolli | E8 |
Guide Dogs | Community & Information | Facebook | N8 |
native daisy skincare | Skincare | www.nativedaisyskincare.co.uk @nativedaisyskincare | N7 |
Anna Bell Ceramics | Glass Ceramic & Resin Artware | https://www.instagram.com/annabellceramics?igsh=MTJmNHVyOGpxejl4aA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr | S3 |
Bakeworks Co. | Sweet Treats | www.bakeworksco.co.uk www.facebook.com/bakeworksco www.instagram.com/bakeworks_co
www.tiktok.com/bakeworksco | U2 |
The Honest Fig | Savoury Treats | The Honest Fig | I10 |
Christine Smith | Homeware | None | L5 |
Herts Ices | Ice Cream | Near the Wagon Wash | |
Cambridge Sock Company | Clothing & Accessories | Thecambridgesockcompany.com | Q3 |
Gareth Jones Photography | Hand Made Goods | Garethjphotography.com
Instagram.com/garethjphotography | R10 |
LSfusedglass | Giftware | LSfusedglass.co.uk | W6 |
Deborah Hutchison | Vintage | N/a | G1, G2 |
Dark lane forge | Metal Artware | No | F0 |
Elisa Hills | Vintage | none | R2 |
Tropic | Skincare | . | Q11 |
Merton Hall Shrubs and Plants | Garden & Plants | Fb- Merton Hall,Smithy Fen, Cottenham | K1, K2, K3 |
Emma Hale Beach Bags | Clothing & Accessories | Emma.hale2@hotmail.co.uk | N5 |
Memoir Of Nature | Jewellery | https://instagram.com/memoirofnature | N4 |
Byson Leather | Hand Made Goods | Byson Leather- Facebook | G3 |
CrossFit Buntingford Ltd | Community & Information | www.crossfitbuntingford.co.uk | W10 |
Friends of Reed school | Toys | Friends of Reed school | N3 |
Lazos Grove Ltd | Hand Made Goods | www.lazosgrove.co.uk www.instagram.com/lazos.grove | I8 |
Cherry Watson Illustration | Homeware | www.cherrywatson.com @verycherryamber | Q4 |
Unique Bakery | Savoury Treats | Uniquebakery.co.uk | I6, I7 |
Craft Your Own | Giftware | Www.craftyourown.co.uk
Instagram- @craft.yourown | H5 |
Cambridge Wine Royston | Wine, Beer & Spirits | @Cambwineroyston www.cambridgewineroyston.com | I9 |
Tally Ho | Food Court | ||
Clarkson collection | Vintage | https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AaAhrqwp5/?mibextid=wwXIfr | J5, J6 |
Chukka & Punch | Giftware | Chukka & Punch (@chukkacanpunch) - instagram | I5 |
Sara's face painting and balloon modelling | Community & Information | Sara's face painting and balloon modelling | Childrens Entertainment Tent |
Pink Giraffe Jewellery | Jewellery | N/A | I3 |
Putty Mouth | Jewellery | Puttymouth | CM25 |
Emmbellish crafts | Hand Made Goods | https://www.facebook.com/share/15eEKZponM/?mibextid=wwXIfr | CM27 |
Tim’s Chimneys | Homeware | Tim’s chimneys | H4 |
Market Map
Helpful Visitor Tips
Make the most of your day at Barkway Market with these handy tips:
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Dog-Friendly Fun: Well-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome! You'll find several stalls selling delicious dog treats (like Terrier treat), and don't miss Fuzzleduck offering live pet portraits, located in the Lower Meadow near the Wagon Wash. Please ensure you clean up after your furry friends.
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Bring Your Bags: Help us reduce waste by bringing your own reusable shopping bags for all your lovely purchases.
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Best Time to Visit: The market is generally busiest between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Arrive early for the best selection or later for a potentially quieter browse.
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Weather Preparedness: We are primarily an outdoor market and go ahead rain or shine! Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day.
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Cash & Cards: While many stallholders accept card payments, bringing some cash can be useful for smaller purchases or if signal issues arise.
Visitor Facilities & Assistance
Your comfort and safety are important to us. Here’s where to find key facilities:
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Disabled Drop Off and accessible entrance - a dedicated drop off for disabled guests is at the entrance next to the school, at the bottom of the market.
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Toilets
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Accessible toilet facilities are located at the top of The Drive.
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Additional toilets can be found in the area between the Food Court and The Field.
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Information Tent - Have a question? Head to the Info Tent located near the main entrance.
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First Aid - First aid assistance is available on The Drive. Please ask a committee member if you need help locating it.
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Market Team - Need help on the ground? Look for our friendly Market Committee members wearing distinctive purple hi-viz jackets. They can assist with directions and queries.
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Urgent Assistance (Non-Emergency) For issues like lost children during market hours, please contact the duty phone on 07440 591733.
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Emergencies - In case of a serious emergency, please contact the emergency services directly on 999.
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Emergency Exits - In the unlikely event of an evacuation, please use the designated emergency exits located near The School, via the gate in Lower Meadow next to the Wagon Wash, or through the main entrance/exit. Please follow instructions from the Market Team.
Explore Barkway & Beyond
While you're visiting the market, why not take some time to explore the charming village of Barkway and the beautiful surrounding countryside?
A Glimpse into Barkway's History
Barkway is steeped in history, mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and flourishing for centuries as an important market village. Its position on the old coaching route between London and Cambridge brought prosperity, evidence of which can still be seen in the many attractive 15th-18th century buildings lining the High Street. It was even a stop on the medieval pilgrimage route to Walsingham. Features like the village milestone (1728), the wagon wash near the church, and the stunning St Mary Magdalene Church (parts dating back to the 13th century) all tell tales of its past.
Barkway sits within a region rich in heritage. It's part of The Hundred Parishes, an initiative celebrating the unique cultural landscape of over 100 parishes across North Essex, East Hertfordshire, and South Cambridgeshire. You can delve deeper into the area's history and find more local walks on the The Hundred Parishes website. The village also lies within the Barley Wolds, an area of rolling chalk hills noted for its history, footpaths, and landscapes. Explore more about this specific area at the Barley Wolds guide.
Walks Around Barkway
The rolling hills and historic paths around Barkway offer excellent walking opportunities.
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Hundred Parishes Walk 133 - Barkway Village: For a walk focused on the village itself, exploring its historic buildings and features like the church and wagon wash, download the detailed guide here: Hundred Parishes Circular Walk 133 (PDF).
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Exploring Further Afield: Numerous other footpaths crisscross the area. You can find routes heading towards neighbouring villages like Reed or Barley, offering panoramic views and a deeper immersion in the Hertfordshire countryside. Resources like the Hundred Parishes website (under their walks section) or dedicated walking sites like Visorando or the Ramblers website list various options starting from or passing through Barkway.
Enjoy discovering the history and natural beauty surrounding Barkway!