An Easter market featuring speciality artisan producers and makers will be part of an Easter Super Sunday at Ripley Castle.
Easter artisan market to be held at Ripley Castle An Easter artisan market is set to be held at Ripley Castle next weekend. Real Markets is returning to the historic venue on Easter Sunday (31st March), featuring a variety of speciality artisan producers and makers. The monthly market runs February to December on the last Sunday of each month, but next weekend is hosting an Easter ‘Super Sunday’ of activities. The event will include a seasonal Easter market alongside a bunny hunt, children’s Easter craft activities and guided tours of the castle. Entrance to the market, gardens and grounds is free - and dogs on leads are welcome too. [caption id="attachment_84345" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Ripley's artisan market. (Photo: Real Markets)[/caption] The event will showcase an array of over 40 independent and artisan traders, offering visitors a chance to find unique gifts and treats and support local makers and creators. Goodies and treats available include breads and cakes from Harrogate’s Baltzersen’s, Skipton’s Antony’s Biltong and Easter cookie boxes from Carlton Kitchen. Other stalls include handmade leatherwear, garden metalwork, woodcraft, handmade soaps, clothing and candles and many more. Lucy Allen, director of Real Markets, said:
“All our traders have great plans for Easter Sunday at Ripley Castle! There is an incredible amount to see and do on Sunday 31st March and with access to the market and beautiful gardens and grounds being free it is a fabulous day out for family and friends.”Children’s craft activities by Rhythm Camp Events will be taking place within the market. Children will get the chance to make Easter themed goodies to bring home. (Booking is advised) Real Markets Real Markets run a number of long-standing Yorkshire markets, including monthly markets and farmers’ markets in Ilkley, Grassington, Otley, Saltaire and Harrogate. The ethos of the markets is to support local, small, specialist and independent businesses to benefit the local community and help local producers thrive. The Real Markets Easter Market at Ripley Castle will take place from 10am to 3pm on Sunday 31 March. Admission is free. To find out more, and check the latest market dates and more visit realmarkets.co.uk Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.

Call for Yorkshire Water to return to public ownership after 335 pollution incidents
Harrogate retailers launch Christmas chocolate appeal for local children
Harrogate MP calls for transparency over Linton-on-Ouse asylum plans
Pub near Knaresborough named among top 100 in UK
Knaresborough cricket and football clubs join forces in new partnership
Harrogate Taekwondo Academy wins 13 medals at British championships
New pizza and fried chicken takeaway opens in Harrogate
Comedian Maisie Adam returns to former Harrogate school
190-home Ripon estate proposed with 76 affordable properties
Who will take over Alpamare? Questions remain after Flamingo Land departure
Developer says 140-home Killinghall scheme could help fund village infrastructure
Employment law expo to help Harrogate businesses prepare for changes
Martin House hosts accessible music festival for young people
New hearing hub opens at Specsavers in Ripon
Model tractor maker raises £30,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Details revealed for Ripon City Bonfire
Date announced for next Harrogate Food and Drink Festival
Libraries offer light therapy kits to boost mood this winter
Santa to visit Harrogate vets for charity festive open day
Pannal Players announce final pantomime after 40 years


