Egg-citing Easter markets to showcase local creativity

28 Mar 2025

From handcrafted goodies to one-of-a-kind finds, West Suffolk markets are the perfect place to hop into spring and discover unique treasures. Whether you’re looking for delicious treats, homeware or a fun day out, the markets during the Easter season will be egg-stra special!

Markets during the Easter holidays are perfect for families, offering a range of activities for children, including treasure hunts, craft workshops, and face painting.

On Tuesday 15 April, children will be able to visit the Easter bunny and pick up a free gift between 11am until 2pm at Newmarket market.

Mildenhall and Haverhill markets will still be held on Good Friday (Friday 18 April), with reduced hours from 9am until 2pm. At both markets, children can visit the Crafty Foxes free craft workshop making Easter themed bunny portraits from 10am to 2pm. At Mildenhall market, families are invited to visit the Easter bunny and pick up a free gift between 11am until 2pm. Children at the Haverhill market can enjoy an Easter themed treasure hunt and face painting from 10am until 1pm.

On Thursday 17 April, the Crafty Foxes workshop will be at Brandon market helping children make dragonfly and butterfly pencil toppers.

On Saturday 19 April, children at Haverhill market are welcome to pick up a free gift and visit the Easter bunny from 11am until 2pm.

The Easter market events conclude at Bury St Edmunds market on Wednesday 23 April (St George’s Day), where the Crafty Foxes workshop will be helping children make dragonfly and butterfly pencil toppers.

The makers markets will take place in Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill and Newmarket during April as follows:

• Haverhill makers market – Saturday 5 April, 9am until 3pm
• Bury St Edmunds makers market – Sunday 6 April, 10am until 3pm
• Newmarket makers market – Saturday 12 April, 9am until 3pm

Cllr Indy Wijenayaka, Cabinet Member for Growth, said: “We are thrilled to bring together such a fantastic group of talented creators and entrepreneurs at our West Suffolk markets.

“Throughout the Easter break, there are the regular markets, makers markets and lots of free activities families can enjoy. Shoppers and visitors can make a day of exploring shops and eateries in our West Suffolk towns, boosting the local economy and strengthening our thriving communities.”

For further information about markets in West Suffolk, visit: West Suffolk Markets - Events

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