Handmade crafts and gifts from local independent traders will fill The Square in Beeston on Saturday 11 July 2026 when the Beeston Craft + Gift Fair opens from 10am to 3pm.
Broxtowe Borough Council organises the gathering, which brings small businesses and makers to the town centre on the second Saturday of every month. Visitors can browse stalls packed with handmade items, with the council encouraging residents to treat themselves or pick up gifts for family and friends. Entry is free.
The fair started life as the Craft, Gift and Food Fair, which included everything from sweets and beauty products to fresh bread and comics on the first Saturday of the month. The food element now runs separately as the Beeston Food Fair on other dates, leaving the renamed Craft + Gift Fair to focus squarely on independent crafts and gifts. Beeston Square sits next to the new cinema, tram stop and bus station, giving traders strong footfall throughout the day.
Anyone keen to trade at the fair must bring their own gazebo and hold public liability insurance with at least £5 million cover. Stall fees range between £25 and £50, and the council’s markets team handles booking enquiries at [email protected] or on 0115 9173588. The Square also hosts the Beeston Monday Market and Beeston Wednesday Market, so shoppers have regular chances to support local businesses all week.
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