Real Markets are returning to the grounds of Ripley Castle this weekend.
Organisers have revealed that the popular event, which features a huge selection of local and specialist food producers and makers, will be back on Sunday (26th April).
It will also be continuing into the autumn and winter months too.
Real Markets at Ripley is free to attend and, on market days, Ripley Castle’s gardens and grounds are free to enter.
The venue also allows well-behaved dogs on a lead to enter the grounds.
Lucy Allen from Real Markets said:
“We love to bring local producers and makers together and give them a ‘shopfront’ so visitors can discover and support small businesses.
“There’s always a special atmosphere at Ripley Castle, especially when customers realise the trader they are talking to created, made or produced that special item they are buying.”
The market, which runs from 10am-3pm, will coincide with the Castle tours, where visitors can experience a castle tour of the private family rooms at Ripley Castle - with an additional 50% off on market day.
Sara Ingilby, whose family own Ripley Castle Estate, said:
“We are really looking forward to welcoming Real Markets back to Ripley Castle, we know this has become a favourite day for our visitors and it’s wonderful to see the traders filling the Castle courtyard with their incredible creations.”
Stalls range from cakes, candles, oils and skincare, to plants, jewellery, Yorkshire-made blankets, plants, and art.
Real Markets also runs Harrogate Farmers Market and Harrogate Makers Market - monthly events which support local makers, bakers and creators.
Real Markets also holds regular markets in Grassington, Saltaire, Harrogate, Ilkley, Bedale, Leeds and Otley.
The organisation also supports local community initiatives and charities by offering free stall space as well as donating a portion of profits to local causes.
Anyone interested to learn more should visit www.realmarkets.co.uk or email info@realmarkets.co.uk
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