Little Bird Made wraps up Knaresborough Castle season before launching November in Harrogate Valley Gardens

Artisan market organiser Little Bird Made is preparing for a weekend of outdoor markets in the Harrogate area this weekend.

They will be hosting their final outdoor market appearance of the season in the grounds of Knaresborough Castle on Saturday, 31 October from 10am to 3pm, and on Sunday, 1 November they will be at Harrogate Valley Gardens. 

The back-to-back weekend brings together small local businesses, independent makers, and food producers.

Saturday marks the final 2026 visit to the iconic Knaresborough Castle grounds, offering visitors an opportunity to browse curated, handmade crafts, autumn seasonal goods, and tasty street food at the historic site, until their return in Spring 2027. 

On Sunday, 1 November, Little Bird Made returns to Harrogate Valley Gardens to launch its November line-up featuring an array of bespoke jewellery, original art, stunning homeware, local produce, and barista style coffees, perfect for you to keep warm as you wander the stalls. 

Jackie Crozier, Managing Director and Founder of Little Bird Made, said: “We’ve had an incredible season at Knaresborough Castle, and ending our outdoor run there on Halloween Saturday feels like a wonderful way to end our 2026 trading season.

"Heading to Harrogate Valley Gardens on Sunday gives us a great momentum shift as we welcome November.

"It is a fantastic opportunity for our visitors to get a head start on early festive shopping while directly supporting Yorkshire’s talented independent traders.”

Anne Barningham, owner of Barney’s Farmhouse Foods, said: “We always look forward to trading at Little Bird Made events, and this weekend is particularly special as we move between two fantastic North Yorkshire locations.

"We'll be bringing a full stock of our homemade bakes and preserves - with extra spooky treats for Halloween - to Knaresborough Castle on Saturday, and then heading to Harrogate Valley Gardens on Sunday.

"It's a wonderful time of year for local food producers, and we can't wait to see both our regular customers and new faces stocking up for the season ahead."

Both events are free to enter, dog-friendly, and open to the public from 10am to 3pm.