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Make It Artisan Market at The Monastery

Sunday 22 November 2026
The Monastery, Manchester, Greater Manchester(M12 5WF)

Once a Catholic church and friary and now a charity-run venue, The Monastery in West Gorton, Manchester, hosts the Make It Artisan Market on Sunday 22 November, billed as an Aladdin's cave for people who love skilled, handmade work. Craft makers, artists and food producers travel in from Greater Manchester, Saddleworth and Cheshire, so there are handmade gifts to hunt for among the stalls. Entry and parking cost nothing, disabled access is provided and children are welcome. Booking is not required, so arrive any time between 11am and 3.30pm, with the Welcome Café on hand for refreshments.

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What to expect

Date & times
Sunday 22 November 2026
Getting there
The Monastery, Manchester, Greater Manchester (M12 5WF for sat nav)
Dogs
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Accessibility
Available: Wheelchair accessible. Not confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking, Accessible viewing areas.
Stalls
Stall list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when market goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when market goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when market goes live

Accessibility

Confirmed:
  • Wheelchair accessible
Not confirmed:
  • Step-free access
  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible parking / blue badge parking
  • Accessible viewing areas
Notes
Disabled access is provided.
Frequently asked questions
When is Make It Artisan Market at The Monastery in November 2026?
The market is on Sunday 22 November 2026.
What time does Make It Artisan Market open and close?
It runs from 11am to 3.30pm on Sunday 22 November 2026.
Is Make It Artisan Market free?
Yes. Entry and parking are completely free, and there is no need to book: just turn up on the day.
What makes Make It Artisan Market at The Monastery worth visiting?
Crafters, handmakers, artists and food producers from across Greater Manchester, Saddleworth and Cheshire sell handmade gifts and treasures, in a building that began as a church and friary in West Gorton and is now a charity-run venue.
Who sells at Make It Artisan Market?
Crafters, handmakers, artists and food producers from all over Greater Manchester, Saddleworth and Cheshire.
Is there parking at The Monastery?
Yes, there is ample free parking for visitors on the Monastery grounds.
How do I get to The Monastery by public transport?
Take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ashburys station, which takes about 3 minutes, and walk for about 10 minutes from there. The 205 and 53 buses from Manchester Piccadilly both stop directly outside the Monastery.
Is Make It Artisan Market accessible for disabled visitors?
Yes, disabled access is provided.
Is there food and drink at Make It Artisan Market?
Refreshments are available at The Monastery's Welcome Café. Food producers are also among the stallholders.
Can I bring children to Make It Artisan Market?
Yes, children are welcome at the market.
Where is The Monastery in Manchester?
The Monastery is on Gorton Lane in West Gorton, Manchester, postcode M12 5WF.

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