Yes, Bath has a dedicated artisan and independent market separate from the farmers market: the Bath Artisan & Independent Market, held in Queen Square on the last Sunday of the month from 10am to 4pm, with free entry. It brings together artisan, art, craft, vintage and food sellers, with street food stalls and seating, and there's room for kids and dogs to run around on the square's grass.
Where and when it runs
The market sets up in Queen Square, a short walk from the Royal Crescent and the Circus, running on the last Sunday of each month roughly from April through November. A separate Artisan & Independent Gift Fair, with a Christmas-focused line-up of the same kind of stallholders, is held in November. Dates and stallholders can shift slightly month to month, so check the organiser's current listing before building a day around it, especially if you're travelling specifically for the market rather than finding it along the way.
What's different from the farmers market
Bath's long-running farmers market at Green Park Station is focused on local food and produce. The Artisan & Independent Market is a different event with a different focus: handmade crafts, art, vintage clothing and designer-makers alongside food stalls, rather than a weekly grocery shop. If you're after fresh produce, head to Green Park; if you're after something handmade to take home, Queen Square on market Sunday is the one to check.
What you'll find
Expect a mix of local artisans and makers selling things like jewellery, prints, ceramics, candles and vintage clothing, alongside street food stalls with seating so you can make a stop of it rather than just browsing on the move. It's an outdoor event with level, ramped access across the square, so it's straightforward for buggies and wheelchairs.
Making a day of it
Queen Square sits close enough to the main sights that the market slots easily into a wider day out. See our guide to the Circus and Royal Crescent for what's a few minutes' walk away, and our things to do in Bath guide for pairing it with the Roman Baths or Abbey on the same visit. If you're driving in for the day, check our Bath parking guide first, since Queen Square itself has no dedicated market parking.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an artisan market in Bath besides the farmers market?
Yes, the Bath Artisan & Independent Market in Queen Square, held on the last Sunday of the month, is separate from the Green Park Station farmers market and focuses on crafts, art and vintage goods rather than food produce.
How much does it cost to visit the Bath Artisan Market?
It's free to enter. You only pay for what you buy from the stalls.
Where exactly is the Bath Artisan Market held?
In Queen Square, in the Georgian part of the city centre near the Circus and Royal Crescent.
Does the Bath Artisan Market run every month?
It runs on the last Sunday of the month for most of the year, roughly April to November, plus a dedicated Christmas gift fair in November. Always check the organiser's current dates before a special trip.
Is the Bath Artisan Market the same as the farmers market?
No, they're separate events. The farmers market at Green Park Station is about local food and produce; the Artisan & Independent Market in Queen Square is about crafts, art, vintage and designer-makers.
Is the market dog and buggy friendly?
Yes, it's an outdoor event on Queen Square with level, ramped access, and there's room for kids and dogs on the grass.