An exhibition celebrating 400 years of the Shambles Market, Stroud.
You are invited! An exhibition for The Shambles Market in Stroud, Gloucestershire, inspired by Vintage Mary’s 50th Anniversary exhibition. The Shambles Market is one of the region’s well-kept secrets but one with such important heritage. Celebrating 400 years, it continues to run every Friday & Saturday (8am – 3pm) Indoor & Out in the shadow of St Laurence Church, on the entrance way off the town’s High Street, a market still evolving and looking to thrive further as the world around us changes.
The community of traders are proud to showcase what the market is all about & the traditions established from not just decades but centuries ago to serve the people – both locals and visitors from afar, sharing this rather special hidden gem at the heart of the Five Valleys.
The Exhibition will be open at The Yard Gallery, Withey’s Yard, Stroud between the 18th and 30th of May 2026. There will be a late view on Friday the 22nd of May. The Shambles Market will be open late on Friday the 29th of May until 8pm.
Why not pop in (it’s free!), stop by and learn more not just about the 400 Year old history of The Shambles Market, but what the market is all about today. Take time to meet one or two of our regular traders away from the Indoor Market/Trading Space. We’d love to see you!
Perhaps you are studying towns/business/economics, or have a class who would like to learn more and look to arrange a group visit. Drop a message to Kirsty at ket@broodydesigns.co.uk
Be sure to mark the date in your diary and tell your friends about our Exhibition too!
The Shambles Market is held every Fri & Sat in the shadow of St Laurence Church.
In the heart of Stroud.
To find out more about this fantastic building and everything that goes on inside.
Click on the picture.
You may be amazed at how much goes on here as well as intrigued by it's history.
Vintage Mary
The Outdoor Market starts to pack up around 2pm.
The Indoor Market stays open until 3pm.
Want to know who's in and when.
Click on 'Stalls' above for full details of each trader.
Scroll down to see who's in for this week coming and next.
The Shambles Market
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Fri 1st May / Sat 2nd May 2026
R and R Books - Second Hand Books, comics etc.
Sublime Boutique UK- Stroudie & Little Stroudie Range of clothes. Personalised items made to order.
Broody Designs - Local Artist, own cards, Commissions taken.
Cats Protection - Charity Stall.
Cuteshiba - Badges and Own Art.
Butterfly Skys: Hand sewn gifts, Bamboo flannels, Eco wipes, Linen tea towels, Peg bags, Hair Scrunchies, and much more.
Neil Piper - Vintage Cameras, pens, watches.
Cuteshiba - Badges and Own Art
NEW - Irina – Bracelets & Beads.
Lucia – Crochet
The Hillesley Potter - Handmade Pottery.
Sylvia's Treasures - Hand sewn bunting and cushions.
Pressieheaven - Gifts
Crafts From Kashmir - Hand painted paper mache, jewellery, silk shawls, crystals & pendulums. (Fri Only)
Serhafina Jeweller - Jewellery, Repair & Modification. (Fri Only)
Friends With Nature - Neal's Yard Beauty/Health Products.
Formix3D - 3D printing specialists. (Sat Only)
Karina - Second-hand clothes & jewellery. (Sat Only)
Unique Gemstone Jewellery - Hand-Made jewellery (Sat Only)
Crochet By Laus Hope - Handmade Crochet accessories (Ladies/Mens/Childrens/Babies) Commissions taken. (Sat Only)
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Fri 8th & Sat 9th May 2026
R and R Books - Second Hand Books, comics etc.
Sublime Boutique UK- Stroudie & Little Stroudie Range of clothes. Personalised items made to order.
Five Valley Models - Toys, Trains, Diecast, Models & Watch Batteries Fitted.
HA Photographic - Cards, Prints, Traditional Sweets & Fudge
Broody Designs - Local Artist, own cards, Commissions taken.
Crafts From Kashmir - Hand painted paper mache, jewellery, silk shawls, crystals & pendulums.
Pressieheaven - Gifts
Jill Jefferies - Knitted Baby Clothes and Gifts + Local watercoloured paintings. Plus keyrings, cards, bunting etc
Designs On Craft - Hand Crafted Products - Bags, Macrame items.
Sarah Blowen - Vintage Clothes & Accessories. (Fri Only)
Cuteshiba - Badges and Own Art
NEW - Koji Probiotic Kitchen (Fri Only)
Carol Cards - Hand-Made Cards.Fri Only
Sylvia's Treasures - Hand sewn bunting and cushions. (Fri Only)
Friends With Nature - Neal's Yard Beauty/Health Products. (Fri Only)
Butterfly Skys: Hand sewn gifts, Bamboo flannels, Eco wipes, Linen tea towels, Peg bags, Hair Scrunchies, and much more. (Sat Only)
Crochet By Laus Hope - Handmade Crochet accessories (Ladies/Mens/Childrens/Babies) Commissions taken. (Sat Only)
Sarah - Collectables, Clothes, ceramics. (Sat Only)
Dizzibirds – Fabric flowers, beaded jewellery & hand-knitted scarves. (Sat Only)
Steve Hurrell - Local Photographer, own cards and prints. Local scenes and nature. (Sat Only)
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