A photograph of the Arch entrance to the Crawford Room, with the wooden beams and pink and white Christmas decorations hanging of the ceiling.

Luke Shears

Festivals

Southampton's Winter Makers Market 2026

Celebrate creativity and community at the Winter Makers Market in Southampton’s historic Old Town. Explore over 100 independent artists and makers!

Discover an independent festive market celebrating local artists, makers and creativity in the heart of Southampton’s historic Old Town. Free entry!


› Admission is free on all market dates.
› No booking or tickets required
› Suitable for all ages (family-friendly)

Dates & Times: 

› Friday 4 December, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
› Saturday 5 December, 10am – 4pm
› Sunday 6 December, 10am – 4pm
› Friday 11 December, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
› Saturday 12 December, 10am – 4pm
› Sunday 13 December, 10am – 4pm

About the Winter Makers Market

Across God’s House Tower and Tower House, discover work from 100+ independent artists and makers, bringing together a vibrant mix of original artwork, ceramics, jewellery, prints, textiles, homeware and beautifully handmade gifts.

Whether you’re looking for something special for someone else or a little treat for yourself, the Winter Makers Market is a chance to shop directly from local creatives and discover work you won’t find on the high street.

New for 2026: Festive Late-Night Shopping at the Southampton Winter Makers Market

Join us on Friday evenings for a festive late-night shopping experience.

With the market open until 9:30pm, Fridays are a chance to browse the stalls at a more relaxed pace, meet artists and makers, enjoy music and get together with friends, family and colleagues as we head into the festive season.

Come along for a bit of Christmas shopping, stay for a drink, catch up with friends and celebrate the end of the year with Southampton’s creative community.

› Friday 4 December, 6:30pm – 9:30pm

› Friday 11 December, 6:30pm – 9:30pm

 

How to find God’s House Tower & Tower House:

Address: God’s House Tower, Town Quay Road, Southampton, SO14 2NY

› 15 minutes from Westquay

› 20 minutes from Southampton Central Station

› 10 minutes from the Red Funnel Ferry Terminal

 

Nearby Car Parks:

› Gloucester Square

› Town Quay Car Park 2

› Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel

 

Meet the Artists

Discover the artists and makers at the Winter Makers Market at God's House Tower (GHT). In Tower House, next door to God's House Tower, you can find more artwork by Zest Collective. Each day brings a wonderful mix of independent creatives and handmade gifts.

› Zest Collective (home to 25 artists)
› Soton Makers (home to 15 artists)
› Arches Studio Artists (home to 27 artists)
› Weiway Floral
› Izabela M Haylor Jewellery
› Zooniverse Designs
› Isabel Plant
› Fungus and Ferns
› Nicky Bell Artist
› Wild Salt Studio
› ZhangYu204Studio
› Ambermax
› Earth Design & Fire
› Cat Askew
› Wild Salt Studio
› Yoko Romita
› Tamsin Gaul
› Sisscribbles
› Su Eaton
› Mandy Smith
› Weird is the Best
› SYSO Studio
› Honor Edgecombe
› Long Dog Prints
› On Trend Jewellery
› AnKe Studio
› Poppy F Ash
› Katherine Antenery
› Mark Larcombe Printmaker / Artist
› Annette Brausch
› Yetta Xu
› Rachel Reynolds
› Stephanie James
› Sophie Rawlingson
› Emma Moules-Jones

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Relaxed sessions

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