The Treasured Crafts Fair returns to the Queensgate Shopping Centre in Peterborough this weekend, offering residents a chance to browse and purchase goods from local makers. The two-day market will be held on Saturday 18 April and Sunday 19 April 2026, running from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm each day.
Shoppers can find the event stalls set up in Central Square, located just outside the Primark store within the shopping centre. The market features a variety of handmade items, continuing the centre’s tradition of hosting craft events multiple times throughout the year to support independent businesses.
Management at the centre notes that these fairs provide a way for the public to find unique items while supporting local creators. Previous events have seen thousands of visitors attend to shop for products ranging from jewellery and terrariums to handmade baked goods like cookies, scones, and fudge.
The Queensgate Shopping Centre, which first opened in 1982, currently serves as a primary retail destination in Peterborough with over 100 stores. In addition to the rotating craft fairs, the centre hosts the UNITY Store, a project run by the community interest company Up The Garden Bath that has generated over £600,000 for local artists and small businesses since 2023.
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