Spring into March with huge vintage extravaganza coming to Milton Keynes
One of the largest shopping markets in the country is returning to Milton Keynes next month - with vintage jewellery, retro goodies, homeware and much more.
There’s nothing quite like getting your hands on a beautiful bespoke item or classy vintage piece that can’t be found anywhere else - both of which will be in ample supply at the popular MK Handmade & Vintage Extravaganza this March.
Returning to the centre:mk for its 16th year, this triannual event makes shopping for the unique, the quirky and the gorgeous an absolute breeze, and is a great way to reinvigorate your home this spring.
Shoppers will want to get an early start on March 7 and 8 to peruse the stalls, connect with traders and find those must-have items, the likes of which you simply won’t find elsewhere.
Over 130 stalls will replace the wide open space of Middleton Hall with the bustle of handcrafted, unique and retro goodies. Antiques, authentic vintage, jewellery, toys, homewares, collectibles, music, accessories, original art and gifts are just some of those items on offer.
From vegan cakes to handmade teddies, fossils and trinkets, personalised gifts, jewellery and everything in-between, MK H&V will get your tastebuds tingling, and your inner designer working overtime.
Over the weekend, guests will find colourful abstract artist Doodle and Squiggs, needle felt and crafts from Luna’s Lot and stallholders, and Erin and Janis Ardis with Alice Joseph Vintage. The Busy Baking Company delivers baking kits for many dietary needs, and if you feel like a little tipple, Foxdenton Gin has a delicious array of flavours to tempt you.
This huge pop-up bazaar is one the biggest markets in the country, and gives a welcome space to talented designers, artists, artisans and specialist dealers, who can’t be found on the high street.
Event organiser Jen Reeves-North said: “Everyone loves a good old rummage and there’s no better place to get stuck in than at this event!
“We are also proud to be able to give a platform to hardworking creatives in our community who are delivering amazing items as standard. And if you are looking for awesome antiques, eccentric creations or a pretty adornment, Handmade & Vintage won't let you down.
“Entry is free, too, which means more pennies and pounds to spend with the affordable traders. This has turned from a market into a community of traders and shoppers, and the more the merrier. We hope you will be able to join us.”
MK Handmade & Vintage returns on Saturday, March 7 from 9am-6pm and Sunday, March 8, from 10.30am-5pm. More information can be found at mkhandmadeandvintage.co.uk.