Farmers' Market
Apr
5
9:30 AM09:30

Farmers' Market

April’s market has spring in its sights. Enjoy seasonal dishes by our market chefs including Oz at Meze Turka with shakshuka sauces, homemade hummus or fresh baklava as a sweet treat. Early fruit and vegetables start to appear and new pies and tarts celebrate seasonal ingredients. Over 60 stalls due to attend.

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Spring Gift Fair, Easter Saturday
Apr
19
10:00 AM10:00

Spring Gift Fair, Easter Saturday

The Creake Abbey Spring Gift Fair, the first of three due to be held in 2025, welcomes local artists, makers, producers and creators of all kinds. This fantastic celebration of artistic talent from across Norfolk features 80 stalls with everything from jewellery to antiques and a further 10 stands with food and drink. Free entry, free parking.

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Farmers' Market
May
3
9:30 AM09:30

Farmers' Market

May’s market celebrates patisserie and baking generally. The market is fortunate to have some of Norfolk’s best bakers in attendance and we draw your attention to the following; Hestia Patisserie in the Grain Store, The Welly Boot Bakery in the Tin Barn, Peppy Neds in the Main Barn (passion fruit cups and lemon meringue tarts pictured) and Cardarelli’s Cakery outside by the pond. All are passionate and dedicated bakers and their creations are sure to brighten your day.

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Plant Lovers’ Day
May
17
10:00 AM10:00

Plant Lovers’ Day

This much-loved horticultural event, now celebrating its eighteenth year at Creake Abbey, will return on Saturday 17th May 2025. We look forward to welcoming you to view around 30 specialist plant nurseries where you can buy direct from the plantsmen and women and ask any questions that you may have.

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Farmers' Market
Jun
7
9:30 AM09:30

Farmers' Market

The June farmers’ market brings our dairy producers to the fore. Norton’s Dairy, family owned and run offers fresh milk, cream and soft cheese or visit Son of Christie Cheesemonger for a selection of Norfolk and East Anglian cheeses including Mrs Temple’s Cheese, Baron Bigod or St Jude. This stand also carries Bray’s Cottage Pork Pies which cannot be beaten!

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Farmers' Market
Jul
5
9:30 AM09:30

Farmers' Market

July is riot of soft fruits and fresh veggies - come and discover Old Coach House Fruit, a family farm near King’s Lynn, with homegrown raspberries, blackcurrants, gooseberries, herbs, preserves and more in the Main Barn. Fresh flowers from Pulvertoft Flowers or pasture reared eggs from Glovers Farm! This is the time of year for summer pudding and evening get-togethers.

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Coastal Crafts, Family Fun Day and Dog Show
Jul
27
10:30 AM10:30

Coastal Crafts, Family Fun Day and Dog Show

Coastal Health & Wellbeing (Wells Community Hospital Trust) is holding its fifth family fun day and dog show at Creake Abbey to raise funds to support its coastal community in living happier and healthier lives. You can expect dog shows, arts and crafts stalls, doggy trade stands and activities for children. Live music all day.

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Farmers' Market
Aug
2
9:30 AM09:30

Farmers' Market

August’s market is all about picnics on the beach - sausage rolls, bread sticks, hummus, berries, apple juice and so much more. Come and collect everything you will need from our one-stop-shop farmers’ market - the biggest and best in Norfolk!

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Summer Gift Fair
Aug
23
10:00 AM10:00

Summer Gift Fair

The Creake Abbey Summer Gift Fair is the second of three due to be held in 2025. Over 90 stands celebrating Norfolk’s creative prowess where you will find artists of all kinds including jewellers, painters, needlecrafters, felters and many producers of fine goods including candles and wax melts, garments, fashion accessories, food and treats for four legged friends. Free entry, free parking.

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Farmers' Market
Sep
6
9:30 AM09:30

Farmers' Market

This September we are celebrating our bread at the farmers’ market. One of our oldest and most loyal producers is Bread Source from Norwich with sourdough, morning goods and pastries. Have you discovered Loaf Microbakery in the Grain Store with sourdough focaccia or cardamom buns or Aish Bakery in the Main Barn with Jewish pastries and morning goods?

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Autumn Brocante with Blackdog Events
Sep
28
9:00 AM09:00

Autumn Brocante with Blackdog Events

Autumn Brocante with a good mix of antique & vintage sellers with an average of 70 plus exhibitors at each event held indoors and outdoors at Creake Abbey. The organiser also invites selected local artisans and food to go stalls.   Entry is £3 per person (under 14s go free). No additional parking charges.

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Farmers' Market
Oct
4
9:30 AM09:30

Farmers' Market

October’s market is all about fresh meat - Bates Moor Farm returns after the summer with grass fed beef from Foulsham or The Gobbling Turkey, a small Norfolk farm, has lamb or boned and stuffed chicken. We are delighted to have Primrose Farm Meats attend with fresh pork and pork sausages. For a few years now Owie’s Big Black Piggy Porkers has provided hot pork burgers or pork and bacon baps to visitors and this stand remains one of our most popular with all meat reared on the family farm.

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Farmers' Market
Nov
1
9:30 AM09:30

Farmers' Market

Norfolk is famous for its malting barley and we have been fortunate to have Panther Brewery with us for many years as a top quality artisan microbrewer. Panther’s bottle conditioned ales are award winning and use traditional brewing techniques to create a range of sleek, modern and full flavour real ales available in seven different breeds. In addition we are fortunate to have award-winning Burn Valley Vineyard just across the road who bring their sparkling, red, rose and white wines to the market each month. Make November the month you try some of the best beer and wine Norfolk has to offer.

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Christmas Gift Fair
Nov
22
10:00 AM10:00

Christmas Gift Fair

The Creake Abbey Christmas Gift Fair is the final such event of three held in 2025. Over 80 stands celebrating Norfolk’s creative prowess where you will find artists of all kinds including jewellers, painters, needlecrafters, felters and many producers of fine goods including candles and wax melts, garments, fashion accessories, food and treats for four legged friends.

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Farmers' Market
Dec
6
9:30 AM09:30

Farmers' Market

The first of two Christmas Farmers’ Markets where you can pick up foodie gifts, order meat for collection, shop for treats and solve all your stocking issues from Creake Abbey’s resident shops. We are proud to host two outstanding chocolatiers; Hunters Chocolate and Emporium Norwich. Both have fabulous stories so do look out for them and talk to the creators.

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Farmers' Market
Dec
20
9:30 AM09:30

Farmers' Market

Whether you are looking for a real Christmas tree from THF Countryside or a spectacular patisserie tree as pictured look no further than the final Farmers’ Market of the year! In addition to our regular food and drink producers we welcome a carefully curated number of gift stands to help with the final push towards 25th December and the celebrations to come. Thank you for your wonderful support throughout 2025!

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Farmers' Market
Mar
1
9:30 AM09:30

Farmers' Market

March feels like spring is around the corner! Celebrate with us and all our stall holders as they bring you fresh goodies from land and sea. We work hard to find the best vegan and vegetarian stalls as well as celebrating local meat and seafood. For vegan dishes check out Battie & Hoo with delicious tarts and sweet treats in the Tin Barn. Don’t miss kimchi from Le Digestif or kombucha from Scoby’s Ferments!

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Farmers' Market
Feb
1
9:30 AM09:30

Farmers' Market

February sees the return of Farmers’ Markets at Creake Abbey. A perfect time to stock up on winter vegetables, pies and treats after January has passed. Happy New Year everyone! We welcome WE ARE MAYU with fresh juices, shots, granola and other nutritionally balanced, gut loving foods for your new year reset.

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Kelling Home Sale!
Jan
21
to Jan 31

Kelling Home Sale!

The Kelling Designs Founder, Emma Deterding, has put together a beautifully bright and stunning sale! It will include an eclectic array of colourful and elegant homeware pieces inspired by her travels and design projects and dotted with delights from her product line Kelling Home.

With up to 70% off now is the time to inject some colour and style into your home for 2025. Visit the Creake Abbey shop in Norfolk and browse a stunning collection of discounted items ready for you to pick up and take away—from headboards and sofas to rugs and tablecloths and so much more.

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Farmers' Market
Dec
7
9:30 AM09:30

Farmers' Market

*** Please note some outside stands with gazebos will be unable to attend due to the weather. We are expecting wind and rain so please come prepared!***

Christmas approaches so get ahead with delightful handmade chocolates, pick up your beef, pigs in blankets and pork mince for stuffing. Don’t forget to order your Christmas cake or Christmas pudding for collection or delivery!

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Christmas Gift Fair
Nov
23
10:00 AM10:00

Christmas Gift Fair

The Creake Abbey Christmas Gift Fair is the final such event of three held in 2024. Free entry, free parking. Over 80 stands celebrating Norfolk’s creative prowess where you will find artists of all kinds including jewellers, painters, needlecrafters, felters and many producers of fine goods including candles and wax melts, garments, fashion accessories, food and treats for four legged friends. This event is going ahead despite the wet and windy weather forecast. Please dress appropriately.

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Farmers' Market
Nov
2
9:30 AM09:30

Farmers' Market

Mussels are back in season and it is great to have local fisherman Sarah from Brancaster Bay Shellfish with us. Pick up your fresh mussels for a classic moules marinière or try adding coconut milk and chilli instead of cream and onions for a more Asian take on this classic dish.

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Paula Sutton, social media influencer and author, to speak at Kelling Home & Friends
Sep
17
9:30 AM09:30

Paula Sutton, social media influencer and author, to speak at Kelling Home & Friends

Paula Sutton, social media influencer and author, to speak at Kelling Home & Friends, Creake Abbey on Tuesday 17th September, 9.30am. Join the creator of @hillhousevintage for an informal discussion about Instagram positivity, writing a hit novel and joyful interiors. In aid of The Literacy Project. Tickets available from Kelling Home via Eventbrite.

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Summer Gift Fair
Aug
24
10:00 AM10:00

Summer Gift Fair

The Creake Abbey Summer Gift Fair is the second of three due to be held in 2024. Over 90 stands celebrating Norfolk’s creative prowess where you will find artists of all kinds including jewellers, painters, needlecrafters, felters and many producers of fine goods including candles and wax melts, garments, fashion accessories, food and treats for four legged friends. Free entry, free parking.

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Country House Flowers x Norfolk Flower Farm hosted by THE SEED - floristry workshop
Aug
7
5:30 PM17:30

Country House Flowers x Norfolk Flower Farm hosted by THE SEED - floristry workshop

Following the success of the first workshop join this creative and collaborative event with Country House Flowers and Norfolk Flower Farm hosted by THE SEED. Make a hand-tied gift bouquet using beautiful Norfolk grown flowers and learn to grow your own seasonal, sustainable cut flowers.

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Coastal Crafts, Family Fun Day and Dog Show
Jul
21
10:45 AM10:45

Coastal Crafts, Family Fun Day and Dog Show

Coastal Health & Wellbeing (Wells Community Hospital Trust) is holding its fourth family fun day and dog show at Creake Abbey to raise funds to support its coastal community in living happier and healthier lives. You can expect dog shows, arts and crafts stalls, doggy trade stands and activities for children. Live music all day.

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The Tasteful Tables Supper Club - The Seed & Freckles of Hannah
Jul
9
6:30 PM18:30

The Tasteful Tables Supper Club - The Seed & Freckles of Hannah

Sowing the Seeds for a Unique Dining Experience: Tasteful Tables Supper Club

Scenic grounds, serene socialising, and a scrumptious supper. A collaboration between The Seed and Freckles of Hannah. Meet with friends and get to know new ones. Sit down inside The Seed, around a sociable table for twelve, to enjoy a freshly cooked, seasonal main dish with delicious salads and sides for sharing.

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