Trade at The Forum, Norwich – with Jabbawocky Crafts Village
Be part of one of Norwich’s most popular artisan markets, set in the city’s iconic Forum – a landmark venue right at the heart of this historic and creative city.
The Forum is a bustling cultural hub, home to exhibitions, performances, cafés, and the main public library, attracting a strong and consistent footfall of locals and visitors year-round. Our Jabbawocky Crafts Village markets here are carefully curated to ensure a varied, high-quality mix of stalls that truly showcase the best of handmade and handcrafted work.
We welcome makers, artists, designers, and craftspeople producing original, handmade items — from jewellery, ceramics, textiles, and artwork, to home décor, candles, skincare, and seasonal gifts.
Depending on the date and availability, markets include a combination of indoor and outdoor stalls, giving traders the opportunity to make the most of this vibrant and high-profile city centre location.
We pride ourselves on running well-organised, friendly, and supportive events, with an emphasis on quality, presentation, and the personal touch that makes handmade special.
If you’re a maker who values creativity, craftsmanship, and community, The Forum is a fantastic place to showcase your work.
Practical Information
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Location: The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich NR2 1TF – a busy city-centre venue with excellent public access and visibility.
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Stalls: A mix of indoor and outdoor spaces (allocation depends on event date and availability).
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Crafters & Small Food Stalls:
This is the standard for the vast majority of our events and includes Handmade craft traders and small-scale food stalls selling items such as homemade cakes, baked goods, or packaged food, operating from a standard pitch (outdoors 3m x 3m / 6ft space indoors) and not requiring electricity.
These stalls are treated as craft pitches for pricing purposes.
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Food Trucks and Trailers:
Food traders selling hot or ready-to-eat food who typically require electricity and/or additional space. Price shown is up to 5m length (larger trailers / vehicles can be accommodated but price will be pro-rated).
This category includes street food vendors, hot food units, and traders using powered equipment.
If you are not sure which stall category you fit, please email [email protected] with details of your setup.
- Themed Events: We have different types of markets on different dates. Please make sure you read the event details on the events information page of our website before applying.
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Equipment: Indoor tables are provided; outdoor traders must bring their own tables along with a high-quality gazebo with suitable weights for the conditions (25kg per leg recommended)
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Set-up: Detailed setup and unloading instructions will be issued before each event.
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Eligibility: All products must be handmade or handcrafted by the trader – no bought-in or mass-produced goods.
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Selection: Applications are reviewed and curated to ensure a balanced and complementary mix of traders.
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Payment: A deposit is required to secure your place; full payment deadlines will be confirmed on acceptance.
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Cancellations: Our standard terms apply (see full Terms & Conditions when applying).