13 of The Best Alternative & Goth Markets in the UK for Home Decor Finds
We've gathered up the best dark arts and crafts events across the UK, where you’re sure to find a delightful trinket (or two, or three!) to fill your home with.
We've gathered up the best dark arts and crafts events across the UK, where you’re sure to find a delightful trinket (or two, or three!) to fill your home with. From taxidermy and skulls to creepy candles and occult finds, these macabre markets, bizarre bazaars and frightful fairs are perfect for goth decor shopping.
Satanic Flea Market
A quarterly event based in London, Satanic Flea Market hosts over 100 unusual shops. We're talking original art, vintage collectibles, occult trinkets, bones, taxidermy and even unusual toys. They hold events around Halloween and Christmas, making it great for gifts too!
Leeds Indie Market
Leeds-based market community Leeds Indie Markets regularly hold weird and wonderful markets to cater to the goth and spooky crowd. Over the past year they've held a Valloween market, an anti-christmas Krampus market and they've got a 'Hot Ghoul Summer' market in the works too. You'll usually find local makers like RinkyDink Candles and My Darling Death at their events.
Luna Night Market
If you're in the North East, Luna Co is one to keep an eye on! They put on a variety events, including night markets, candlelit markets, pop up markets and more. Each one is captivating, bringing together incredible artists, artisans and makers that you'll discover with joy!
The Alternative Markets
The Alternative Markets are based in the South West, but hold markets across the UK. Proudly queer owned, they strive to create safe spaces wherever they're holding markets. At any of their events, you'll find everything from swear words on floral cushions to dream-catchers made from bones.
Stalls from the Crypt
Stalls from the Crypt host markets in Northamption, Milton Keynes, Nottingham & Camden. Whether you're looking for skull soap for the bathroom or decorated jawbones to hang above your bed, you're sure to find something to add to your curated collection here.
Leeds Festival of Gothica’s Alternative Market
On the 21st of October in Leeds, there is the Alternative Market from the guys at Leeds Festival of Gothica. There will be over 80 traders in Leeds Kirkgate Market, including vintage and retro clothes from Bad Bambi, botanical inspired jewellery from Dreadful Pigeon and upcycled gothic furniture from Obscurium Emporium. It’s part of a wider event called Leeds Alternative Day, with afternoon DJ sessions from The Phono.
Broken Heart Bazaar
Broken Heart Bazaar is a charity market based in Medway, donating their proceeds to the British Heart Foundation. They've raised over £6000 for their cause so far. Their markets are fully curated, so you'll find a range of the most beautiful makers and artisans. From taxidermy and wet specimens to folk-lore inspired art and oddities for your gallery wall. And you won't find any AI slop here!
Glasgow Witchy Bazaar
In a magical place called The Haberdashery in Glasgow, you can find the Glasgow Witchy Bazaar. Not only will you find a range of gorgeous stalls selling home bits from indie makers, but some witchy services too. You can get your palm read, get a tarot reading and even talk to other witches about your practice.
Hand of Glory Project
Hand of Glory Project is held at Project House in Leeds. It’s a market focussed on tattoos, art and graffiti, so you know you’ll find some cool stuff to decorate your home with, and maybe even walk away with new ink from one of the awesome tattoo artists who’ll be there. You can boogie to live music and tuck into some tasty food too.
The Witches Cove Market
Another witchy market from our Glaswegian friends, The Witches Cove Market always promises a magical and mystical event. You’ll be able to browse beautiful scented candles, vegan-friendly soaps and skincare, magical home decor and much more.
Midnight Lunar Market
Edinburgh's alternative night market is the perfect place to go home decor hunting. A haven for all things gothic, witchy and weird, the Midnight Lunar Market is actually open from five until midnight, making it one of the latest running markets around. You can peruse beautiful products from small businesses while grabbing a drink and some dinner too. They run events throughout the year - well worth planning a trip around!
It's Not a Phase Market
If you're an elder emo kitting out their house, then this market is the one for you. Based in London, they run regular events selling everything from ghostie trinkets and MCR art prints to occult-inspired ceramics and delicious-smelling candles. Open to all ages, dogs are welcome and it's in an accessible venue. What's not to love!
Stockport Alternative Market
Ever fancied adorning your walls with crucified magpies, framed teeth or jackalopes? If the answer is yes and you're in Stockport, then it's off to Stockport Alternative Market with you! With markets through the year, including christmas. It's a no brainer.
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