Crafty Vintage

Crafty Vintage has been one of the North West's most beloved event organisers for over 14 years, founded by the Johnson family with a simple idea: bring together creative and friendly folk to sell vintage, retro, handmade and artisan goods in beautiful surroundings. What started as a small church hall fair quickly grew into a series of celebrated events attracting thousands of visitors a day at some of Northern England's most spectacular venues — castles, towers, old mills and historic estates.

Their markets and family festivals are known for going well beyond the stalls, with live music, entertainers, magicians, street food trucks, cocktail bars and circus performances all part of the mix. It's a genuinely festive atmosphere that draws visitors back time and again, and makes every event feel like an occasion rather than just a market day.

With a carefully curated selection of vintage and retro wares, collectables, quirky handmade goods, fine foods and artisan produce — and a loyal following built over more than a decade — Crafty Vintage is a fixture in the North West events calendar. Lancashire Tourism Award winners and proud of it.