There is no better way to spend your lazy Saturday or Sunday than mooching around a local farmer's market for a few hours. From fresh flowers and homeware to home-grown meats and vegetables, there really is something for everyone.
We've chosen a few of our favourites in East Anglia to visit before a pit-stop and pint or Sunday roast!
LAVENHAM FARMERS' MARKET
Lavenham Farmers’ Market is held on the 4th Sunday of every month from 10am until around 1.30pm. In 2022, it was named the best farmers’ market in the UK highlighting that all produce which is sold on the market is sourced within a 30-mile radius. Your four-legged friends are welcome to join you and there is free parking in the village all day. Stop by The Black Lion to try their Family Sharing Roast afterwards!
Take a look at the stallholders and find out more here.
BECCLES FARMERS' MARKET
Running for more than 20 years, Beccles Farmers’ Market is one of the biggest undercover rural markets in the country. The organisers of the market are also committed to ensuring stallholders are all based within a maximum of 30 miles. From fresh products to local artisans, they host around 30 stalls every first and third Saturday of the month from 9am until 1 pm.
We would recommend making a visit if you're staying at The Westleton Crown or The Ship, Dunwich.
BURY ST EDMUNDS FARMERS' MARKET
Bury St Edmunds Farmers’ Market remains one of the most popular Farmers’ Markets in the county after being listed in The Daily Telegraph guide. It is held every second Sunday of the month, so makes for an ideal excuse to visit the cathedral, Abbey Gardens and The Weeping Willow in Barrow too. If you are visiting Bury St Edmunds during the week there is also a weekly market held on a Wednesday and a Saturday from 10 am.
To find out more, take a look here.
HOLT SUNDAY MARKET
With over 60 stallholders, Holt's Sunday Market is a great way of filling a morning if it's not quite 'beach weather'. From crafts and homeware to seasonal produce from local farmers, there's a huge variety on offer every first Sunday of the month. Oh, and it's just outside The Feathers!
Take a look at next month's traders here.
CREAKE ABBEY FARMERS' MARKET
Creake Abbey holds their award-winning Framers’ Market every first Saturday of the month (excluding January) from 9.30am until 1pm. There are over 50 stalls to choose from offering a range of produce, as well as a few independent shops around Creake Abbey, so there is plenty enjoy throughout the day.
Thinking about popping into one of our pubs after your visit to the market? No problem! Reserve a table with us in advance or come on by and our team will happily find you a spot to have a seat. Click here to see our collection of pubs with rooms.
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