The Big York Flea sold-out market in Railway Institute

That’s what a mother and daughter team of traders who’ve been coming to York for 15 years had to say about The Big York Flea, an indoor market taking place today (February 8) in Railway Institute in Queen Street.

Around 1,500 visitors are expected to browse, peruse or purchase today.

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Organiser Judy Berger said she’s been bringing a mix of fashion-led traders to the city with a strong selection of vintage clothing and jewellery stalls, alongside carefully chosen crafts, retro homewares and handmade fashion.

Mother and daughter Margarita and Sarah Gamble were on site with their stall named Adorned and said they love bringing it to York.

They said they have their own website and a couple of other online shops but really appreciated the location and the space in the city centre.

Margarita, 59, said: “The locals have great taste in retro clothes and we just love the vibe, it’s one of our favourite places.

Sarah, 32, who went to university in York and graduated 12 years ago, appreciated the setting in the Railway Institute, likening it to the set of a Wes Anderson movie.

They both paid tribute to the organisation behind the scenes.

Organiser Judy Berger said York continues to be one of the most successful and supported locations (Image: Kevin Glenton)

More than 60 individual traders take part in The Big York Flea (Image: Kevin Glenton)

‘The York audience is wonderfully varied’

Margarita said: “We love Judy’s events, we’ve been doing them for 14 or 15 years.

“The organisation, communication and the range of traders she attracts makes all the difference to us.

“Every single time we trade at one of these events we always have a good time.

“A lot of our customers come out to see us too.”

Organisers said the sold-out event brings more than 60 traders to Railway Institute (Image: Kevin Glenton)

Judy Berger said: “The York audience is wonderfully varied — we see everyone from day trippers and tourists, to local families, students and long-standing regulars.

“There’s a real appetite for vintage here, and the mix of fashion, jewellery, homewares and creative stalls makes the event feel lively and accessible to a wide range of shoppers.

“The Big York Flea has been a part of the city’s retro fashion and handmade scene for 15 years and York continues to be one of our most successful and well-supported locations.

“A few years ago we moved the event to the Railway Institute, after realising what a brilliant space it is — not only because of its size, but also its prime position right next to the train station, which makes it incredibly easy for people to visit.

“Today’s event is completely sold out, with around 60 individual traders taking part.

“The mix is very fashion-led, with a strong selection of vintage clothing and jewellery stalls, alongside carefully chosen crafts, retro homewares and handmade fashion.”