The much-loved, much missed Humber Bridge Farmers Market is making a comeback after a five-year absence.
The Humber Bridge Board has agreed a trial with Yorkshire-based events company Little Hummingbird Events, with the aim to stage the first market in spring 2025.
The farmers market delighted shoppers every month, with local artisanal food stalls as well as unique arts and crafts for sale. The last farmers market was in early 2020 and was put on hold throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
Andrew Arundel, chief operating officer at the Humber Bridge, said: “We’re really excited to be bringing back the farmers market for 2025.
“Since the Covid-19 restrictions were lifted, there’s not been a week go by when someone hasn’t asked via email, or at the booths, or via social media when the market is coming back.
“We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to find the right management team to help relaunch the market. We’re delighted to be working with Little Hummingbird Events, whose vision is really compelling.”
Little Hummingbird Events was established in early 2022 and has run markets in prime locations across the region, including Sheffield Cathedral, Temple Newsam, the Royal Armouries, as well as many others.
Owner and founder Nicola Hudson said: “We’re passionate about supporting independent small businesses, so our ethos is to find the most talented local artisans and makers and give them a platform that celebrates their creativity and craftsmanship.
“From the public’s perspective, our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive free event where people can explore and discover the talents of local makers and artisans, and experience something exceptional.
“It is also about bringing communities together to support each other and create that much-loved community spirit feel, which is something we are incredibly passionate about.
“We’re truly excited to be putting on such an event with the iconic Humber Bridge as a stunning backdrop.”
The relaunch of the farmers market is the latest step in turning the bridge into a destination.
Fay Baker, deputy chief operating officer at the Humber Bridge, said: “Over the past couple of years, we’ve done a lot of work on the bridge and around our estate. We’ve added a video tour across the bridge that gives many fun and interesting facts about the bridge and its construction. There’s also the new outdoor gym, right next to the wellbeing hub, which is now open six days a week.
“We’ve also added Munchie, our caterpillar bench, for the kids in the picnic area and we’ve installed a rubbing trail in the country park, which is proving to be very popular.
“We really want the Humber Bridge to be more than a transport crossing and regional landmark – we want it to be a genuine community asset. And relaunching the farmers market is a big step forward in that direction.”
If you are interested in a stall at the markets, visit the Little Hummingbirds website https://www.littlehummingbirdevents.co.uk/
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