Horniman Market
Celebrate our 125th birthday at a special, bumper Sunday Market on the 28th June.
Located on the Bandstand Terrace every Sunday, find stalls selling seasonal fruit and vegetables, artisan bread and cheese, organic meat and delicious street food.
If that’s not enough to have you feeling like our overstuffed walrus, we also have regular guest traders specialising in treats such as luxury chocolates, delightful drinks, irresistible cakes, and tasty pickles and preserves.
Alongside food stalls, you’ll find body care, clothing, jewellery, design and craft; most are locally produced, ethical and many use environmentally friendly materials, natural and organic ingredients.
Most traders accept card payments.
28 June – 125th Birthday Market
This June, the Horniman will be 125 years old!
As part of a bumper birthday weekend of activities, we’re celebrating the creativity and culture of our community with a special, extra-large Sunday Market. Come and meet the talented artists, crafters, producers and cooks from across South-East London.
Take part in craft workshops for adults and children, join one of our tours or lead the way with one of our engaging self-led trails.
Local Traders, Creators and Makers
50+ traders spread across the Conservatory, Bandstand Terrace and Pavilion.
Activities
Creature Collage
This free drop-in craft is hosted by photographic artist Liz Gorman, who specialises in cameraless photography and collage. Celebrate 125 years of the Horniman by designing a fantasy creature or animal inspired by the many wonderful animals that live among us.
Taking inspiration from the Museum’s collection, like the Horniman Walrus, (whose famous overstuffed look came from a Victorian taxidermist using a bit of creative guesswork) you will browse through natural history reference books and magazines to find shapes and textures. Then playfully cut, mix up, and glue your paper pieces together to create your own unique imaginary animal or hybrid organism.
Free. Suitable for adults and children 8 and up. Find it on the Bandstand.
Family Craft
Get in the party spirit by making your very own birthday hat to celebrate with us!
Free. Taking place at the Dutch Barn.
Flower Arranging and Terrarium Workshops
Join Justina of Meet and Craft and Beauty Full Blooms on either a Terrarium Workshop or Flower Arranging Workshop.
Using carefully selected locally grown flowers (grown less than 3 miles from the Horniman), or plants, mosses, decorative materials and glass terrariums, each session offers a hands-on experience that blends creativity with nature. No previous experience is needed — just bring your imagination, and we’ll provide everything else.
Bookings for the Flower Arranging workshop will be taken on the day. Book ahead for the Terrarium Workshop directly with Meet and Craft here.
Please note both activities have an additional fee. Taking place at the Bandstand Terrace.
Nature Painting Workshops
Join artist Anna-Maria Pellegrini for beginner friendly nature painting workshops. Paint a Butterfly from the Horniman Butterfly House, a Fairytale Toadstool, or a wildflower bouquet.
Book directly on the artist’s website here. Please note this activity has an additional fee. Taking place at the Pavilion
Bouncy Castles
Please note this activity has an additional fee.
Facepainting
Beautiful designs by @facepaintingwithclaire. Please note this activity has an additional fee.
Tours and Trails
See the Museum and Gardens from new and surprising perspectives with tours from experts or set off to explore with self-led paper or phone-based trails. Find us at the Conservatory.
Live Portrait Painting
Live illustrations by Olya. Please note this activity has an additional fee. Taking place at the Conservatory Terrace.
Impacts of Air Pollution
Come and talk to the Environmental Protection Team from Lewisham Council about the impacts of air pollution and what small changes you can make to improve the air. Join the team in an experiment to measure the air pollution in the Horniman Gardens.
Stallholders (note, not all stallholders attend every week)
- OG Plants and Produce – fresh, Kent-grown fruit, veg, eggs and more
- Aston Bakery – organic artisan bread
- The French Comte – French cheese and charcuterie
- Route 66 Burritos – Californian style burritos
- Feel Full Falafel – freshly made falafel, salad and wraps
- The Wine Scouts – natural wine from small producers (weekly)
- Beautyfull Blooms & more – locally produced flowers and wreaths, soft toys, candles (UK floral season only)
- Hook plus yarn – hand crochet toys, hats and scarves
Intermittent Weeks
- Bath Soft Cheese – handmade award winning cheese, chutneys and crackers
- Comfort Flavours Kitchen – Carribean Jerk Chicken, Saltfish & more (week 3)
- Shokudo – Japanese comfort food (weeks 2, 4, 5)
- Sarrasin London – crepes and galettes (week 1)
- Lucknow 2 London – (week 2)
- Brockley Bees – (week 3)
- Yummy Bites – Levantine Gozleme (weeks 1, 3)
- Fishtale – sustainable fish deli and olives (weeks 2, 3, 4 & 5)
- Yellow Sunshine – olives and samosas
- Flossy Sunday – sweet treats (week 2)
- Emma and Dough – vegan & gluten free doughnuts (week 4)
- Van Dough Pizza – (occasional)
- Sweet Carolina and Bunting & Pops – sweet treats and cake pops (weeks 2,3 & 4)
- Maame T – African-inspired food (weeks 2, 4)
- German Wholegrain Baker – low sugar wholegrain bakery (week 1)
- Caro’s Cookrite – locally made Caribbean seasonings
- Roobarb’s – plant based hot and cold food (week 1 from April-Oct)
- Versatelier – herbal tea sommelier
Craft, Design and Body Care
- Aah Kid – Vintage and vintage fabric kids wear
Iirratic – Vintage and vintage remade fashion
So Pop Vinyl – bargain vinyl from past decades - What Lola Loves – woollen goods
- Lo Parkin – Brutalist architecture illustrations
- Talking Crystals – ethically sourced crystals and healing sessions
- Amro Treasure – handmade jewellery
- Four Thieves Soap Co – handmade natural body care, oils
- Mukkasart – fantasy art prints
- Clementine Loves – preloved, high-quality brands
- Imazi Naturals – vegan natural skincare
- G Jembellish – bespoke handmade jewellery
- Pickle – children and adult clothing
- Ralph’s Orchard – soy wax candles
- Handmade by Constantin – wooden utensils
- Artscapades – paintings and prints
- Goblin Gifts – hand crochet
- Rosemary Pots – South London based pottery
- Unicorn In Mind – handmade, grow with me kids wear
- My Skin Feels – award winning skincare made from waste food
- The Weaving Room – handwoven African baskets, home and fashion accessories
- Cowan’s Creations – clothing alterations and textile products
- Colouring The Earth – colourful handmade ceramics
- Lady Boo – Vintage clothing & remade jewellery
- The Bam Art Shop – directly traded, colourful African baskets
- Campervantastic – Luxury campervan hire and VW accessories – April-June occasional)
Please check our Instagram posts for weekly trader lists and guests.
Information for Market Traders
Information for Non-food Traders
Main image: Mel Poole on Unsplash
Interested in trading at our 125 Birthday Special Market?
We have a limited number of pitches remaining on our Bandstand Terrace.
To trade, you will need:
- A commercial-grade gazebo
- A table, rails or other display equipment
- A set of four suitable gazebo weights
- Valid public liability insurance
Please read our Terms and Conditions before completing the application form.