County Durham farmers market at Manor House Hotel, West Auckland

The Gather North Farmers & Indie Market will debut at the Manor House Hotel and Spa in West Auckland on Sunday (May 10), running from 10am until 2pm.

Organised by Naomi Katze of Gather North Events, the market builds on the success of the popular Middleton-in-Teesdale event and marks an expansion into a second location.

Visitors can expect a carefully curated mix of local food, drink and independent traders, including farmer-butchers, dairy producers, fishmongers and cheesemakers.

Stalls will also offer artisan bread, sweet and savoury bakes, fudge, truffles, preserves and handmade goods.

A range of dietary options, including vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free produce, will also be available.

Among the traders appearing at Gather North for the first time are The Sourdough Jar, Balefire fermented chilli sauces, Wear Beer brewery, and Floral & Flame candles and melts.

The event will also host the launch of a brand-new business, Flavour Punks, which specialises in unique dry spice rubs.

Street food will be a major feature of the market, with vendors such as Ribs By Ginge serving American-style barbecue including ribs, pulled pork, smoked sausage and sides.

Alongside food and drink, visitors can browse a selection of independent makers showcasing handcrafted and often quirky creations.

The hotel itself will be open throughout the day, with its lounge bar and café serving light meals and drinks, while part of the market will be set in the hotel’s gardens.

The event is free to enter and dog-friendly.

Following the launch, the West Auckland market will run monthly on the second Sunday of each month.

Naomi said she was “absolutely delighted” to bring the Gather North market to a new location, adding that visitors can expect the same high standards and “very special Gather North Events vibe”.