West Auckland Market to launch at Manor House Hotel

From May 10, the West Auckland Farmers & Indie Market will take place at The Manor House Hotel and Spa, running from 10am until 2pm on the second Sunday of every month.

The free, dog-friendly event will be organised by Naomi Katze of Gather North Events, who also runs the well-established Farmers and Indie Market at Middleton-in-Teesdale’s Middleton Mart.

That market, which launched in May 2024, regularly attracts about 80 traders and has built a loyal following of shoppers from across the region.

The Manor House Hotel in West Auckland (Image: file)

Now, Naomi is expanding the Gather North brand with a second monthly market – this time in West Auckland – promising the same carefully curated mix of high-quality food, drink, arts and crafts.

About 50 local independent businesses are expected to take part in each West Auckland event, with stalls both inside and outside the hotel grounds.

Visitors can expect everything from artisan bread, rare breed meats and fresh fish to local cheeses, seasonal fruit and vegetables, chutneys, jams and handmade pies and pastries.

There will also be sweet treats, including cakes, patisserie, chocolate and fudge, alongside vegan and gluten-free options.

Drinks producers are set to feature too, with local ales, spirits, cider and apple juice among the offerings.

Alongside the traditional farmers’ market produce, the ‘Indie’ collection will showcase artists, illustrators and designers, as well as handmade jewellery, ceramics, candles, textiles, woodwork and eclectic collectables.

The coffee van At Middleton-in-Teesdale Market (Image: naomi katze)

Street food and specialist barista coffee will be available, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, while visitors are also encouraged to make use of The Manor House Hotel’s on-site café and restaurant.

Free entry and free parking will be available for all dates.

Announcing the expansion on social media, Naomi said she was “absolutely delighted” to be bringing the Gather North Farmers & Indie Market to a new location.

“You’ll see many of your familiar favourites, some fantastic new traders, and we’re so excited to welcome a whole new community through the doors too,” she said.

“Our same format. Our same high standards. The same, very special Gather North Events vibe, just a new location.”

The West Auckland Farmers & Indie Market will take place on:

• May 10
• June 14
• July 12
• August 9
• September 13
• October 11
• November 8
• December 6 (first Sunday of the month)

The Manor House Hotel and Spa is located in West Auckland, DL14 9HW.