Sunderland Echo

Jewellery, gyros and a ukulele all lined for a crafty weekend

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Treasures, trinkets and treats will be up for grabs at Dalton Park later this month.

The Murton outlet centre will hold an artisan market, with more than 50 local traders taking part over the weekend of May 25 and 26.

The Spring Outdoor Artisan Market will feature stalls full of the region’s best hand-crafted treasures as well as culinary delights and will be open from 9.30am to 6pm on the Saturday, and 10.30am to 4.30pm on the Sunday.

The market will extend throughout the entre shopping centre, with street food available next to the M&S entrance.

Stalls will include unique handmade jewellery, art, pastries, seasonal flowers, sea glass gifts, homeware, craft beers and speciality wines, as well as delicious treats including Greek gyros, fruit crumbles with dipped chocolate fruits, Indonesian specialiti­es and tapas.

Entertainm­ent will include a live ukulele busker, along with family crafts, face painting and springtime hair designs.

Centre manager Richard

Kaye said: “After the success of our festive outdoor Artisan Market in November 2023, we wanted to enhance the shopper experience by hosting a spring and summer outdoor market.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Spring Outdoor Artisan Market to Dalton Park as it offers a wonderful opportunit­y for our visitors to connect with local artisans and businesses.”

Visitors are advised to allow more time to travel to Dalton Park, as road work improvemen­ts may cause short delays.

 ?? ?? Visitors enjoy the November market event at Dalton Park.
Visitors enjoy the November market event at Dalton Park.

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