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Midsummer Markets

Date

04 October 2025

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About this event

Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Midsummer Markets, where local independent businesses showcase an array of unique products, from mouth-watering baked goods to stylish handmade designs. Picture yourself strolling through the buzzing aisles, discovering hidden gems, and supporting talented artisans!

Mark your calendars for the next Midsummer Market on November 1st from 9am to 6pm. Held on the first Saturday of each month, these markets promise a day filled with excitement and discovery.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with your community and celebrate the creativity of local entrepreneurs. See you there!

Event schedule

Next event
Saturday 4 October 2025, 9:00- 18:00
Upcoming events

Event location details

Location

Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 3GA, City of Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Meet the Merchants - 1st November 2025

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Each month we will be welcoming a new selection of merchants! Here's who to expect on 1st November:

3D Make Me - Custom made, beautiful 3D printed models, toys, and animals.

Designed by Delphine – Watercolour paintings (prints & original artwork), watercolour cards (prints), personalised paintings and recipe illustrations.

Happy Healthy Healing – Handmade cosmetics infused with herbs, including cream soaps, oils and much more.

Handmade by Chieri Hayama – Upcycled handmade hair pieces and accessories made from authentic designer vintage silk scarves and ties, preserving the timeless beauty of classic fashion.

Jewel of Kashmir – Handcrafted scarves, shawls, chainstitch rugs and semi-precious silver jewellery.

Lactodorum Whiskey – Small batch whisky crafted with passion for smooth flavour and tradition.

Maria Custom Portrait – Custom watercolour portraits, painted live on location (approximately 10 minutes for a postcard size).

MG Perfumery – Authentic perfumes at affordable prices.

Moorend Road Distillery – Flavoured gins from a blend of more than 10 botanicals combining citrus flavours, warming spices and sherbet notes for a subtle distinctive taste.

Pin & Giggle - Whimsical, weird, and wonderfully wacky pins, bringing retro vibes, sarcasm, and laughter to your life!

Sally's Jewellery – Vintage and hand-designed sterling silver jewellery.

Spiritual Glow - Crystals, incense, and spiritual gifts.

Willow Fair & Co – A selection of stunning gifts including glass decoupage light-up bottles and globes, glass hanky votives, candles, tea lights and wax melts.

Yari Creation – Handmade resin gift products including sculptures, coasters and customised keepsakes.

New merchants will be added, so check back here regularly!

Like who you saw at the last market?

Here's who joined us at our October market:

3D Make Me - Custom made, beautiful 3D printed models, toys, and animals.

Cheesecaketogo - A delicious selection of fun, flavourful cheesecakes ready to collect and enjoy

Chilli Pete - Delicious handcrafted chilli sauces, chutneys and pickles

Designed by Delphine - Watercolour paintings (prints & original artwork), watercolour cards (prints), personalised paintings and recipe illustrations

Jacqueline Leech - Exclusive luxury handmade wreaths

Jewel of Kashmir - Handcrafter scarves, shawls, chainstitch rugs and semi precious silver jewellery.

Judy Designs - A collection of African inspired fashion including women's handmade beaded handbags, purses, necklaces, bracelets, shoes, earrings and more.

Maria Custom Portrait - Custom watercolour portrait, painted live on location (approximately 10 minutes for a postcard size).   A few copies of signed children's picture books (I'm the illustrator).

MG Perfumery - Authentic perfumes at affordable prices.

Moorend Road Distillery - Flavoured gin's from a blend of more than 10 botanicals that are a combination of citrus flavours, hot and warming spices, and 'sherberty' citrus to produce a subtle distinctive flavour.

Orchard Gifts - A selection of stunning gifts including glass decoupage light-up bottles and globes, glass hanky votives, tea lights and melts.

Pin & Giggle - Retro gifts and collectables.

Resplendent Aurora - Personalised and engraved wooden gifts, including memory boxes, cake stands, gaming/dice boxes and breakfast boards

Sally's Jewellery - Vintage and hand designed sterling silver jewellery.

ShaktiKrafts - Engraved wooden chopping boards and coasters and sea glass pictures

Sourthreadz - Alternative streetwear, tie-dye clothing, handmade and printed by ourselves with a grungy alternative twist

Spiritual Glow - Crystals, incense, and spiritual gifts.

Uneek by Nature - Wooden handmade goods as unique and special as you.

Want to join our small business market network?

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If you would like to be part of this exciting collection of independent businesses and reap the benefits of high footfall shopping centre markets, this opportunity could be exactly what you are looking for!

Click here to find out more.