MERCHANT QUARTER REVIVAL: BAKERS, MAKERS & SHAKERS

On Saturday September 14th, the inaugural Merchant Quarter Revival will descend on the city’s historic heart and take over the Bigg Market, Cloth Market, Newcastle Castle and Newcastle Cathedral.

With over 30 local vendors staggered throughout the areas, and a host of other activities throughout the day, it promises to be packed full of independent traders, unique opportunities and historic and iconic venues.

Bigg Market
10am – 4.30pm
Enjoy a sweet treat or two as we celebrate the Bigg Market’s baking history with a selection of traders specialising in baked goods, from pies to pasties, brownies to baps. With goodies from Olive and Bean, Cake Stories, Pink Lane Bakery and many more, you’re sure to find something to tickle your fancy!

Cloth Market
10am – 4.30pm
With the road closed to traffic, the Cloth Market will be taken over by independent and vintage fashion as well as vinyl stalls, with even more entertainment coming from Market Shaker and Revolucion de Cuba Newcastle. Expect to see stalls from Reflex CD Vinyl Newcastle, Port Independent, The Yesterday Society – Vintage Boutique, Hygge and more.

Newcastle Cathedral
By Day
The Cathedral will be a hive of activity, with arts and crafts stalls outside, on Cathedral Square, a Traidcraft event inside, and unique opportunities to climb the iconic Tower throughout the day.
>The Tower tours are free, but ticketed, and tickets can be reserved here – http://bit.ly/CathedralTower

By Night
Newcastle Cathedral will play host to ‘Music from the Movies’, performed by the world-renowned London Concertante, delivering a stunning red carpet ride of iconic movie soundtracks from 7.30pm. >This event is ticketed, and tickets can be purchased here – http://bit.ly/MusicMoviesTkts

Newcastle Castle
By Day
12pm – 5pm
Enjoy free entry all day to Newcastle Castle, and take the opportunity to explore this iconic building, and enjoy some of the finest views of the city. Not only that, but the grounds of the Castle will play host to a street-food festival from 12pm – 5pm, featuring pop-ups from  Hadrians, Kogarashi, Geordie Bangers and many more. There will be live music performances throughout the day and pop-up bars from Newcastle Gin and The Botanist Newcastle.

By Night
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime event as the Castle offers a unique ‘Sunset Tour’ culminating with the chance to watch the sun set over the city from one of the best vantage points around. Enjoy a glass of bubbly as day turns to night.
>This event is ticketed, and tickets can be purchased here – http://bit.ly/SunsetCastle

With so much to see and do, make sure you don’t miss out on this amazing day and night event in the city’s historic heart. Move between iconic locations and sample the best the region has to offer, whether that’s a sweet treat, terrific food, amazing views, centuries of history, or a gift for a loved one, it’s all going on at the Merchant Quarter Festival!

There are a limited number of pitches still available for stallholders wishing to join us on the day. If you are interested and available please contact info@newcastlene1ltd.com