Celebrating St Cuthbert's Day - come join the fun

Celebrate St Cuthbert, the patron Saint of Northumbria

St Cuthbert's Day market and celebrations - Wednesday, 20th March

Each year, to celebrate St Cuthbert's Day, the Northumbrian Association arrange for walkers to follow the route of St Cuthbert's coffin, from St Cuthbert's in Chester-le-Street along Cuddy's Corse, via Finchale Abbey, and into Durham.

This year, the walkers are expected to arrive in Durham Market Place around 1.30pm, and at 2.30pm they will process behind St Cuthbert's banner up to the Cathedral with piper and drummer leading the way.

It's a day to celebrate Northumbria - and how better to celebrate our wonderful part of the world than with an outdoor market in the Market Place from 9am.   

Helping to set the scene will be GetDressedForBattle who'll be in both the outdoor and indoor market - expect some authentic saxon costumed characters!

And The Market Hall, with over 50 stalls by quality local independents, will be open as usual too.

Madhatters Pancake Parlour

Here's the line up for our St Cuthbert's Day Outdoor Market:

FOOD

Dinky Donuts

Robson's Fudge - traditional confectionery

Madhatters Pancake Parlour - fresh pancakes and Belgian waffles

The Coffee Cart

Country Kitchen

The Olive Tree - marinated olives

FASHION

GetDressedForBattle

GetDressedForBattle - medieval re-enactment costumes

Jessie Bellamy – scarves and accessories

John Elliott – militiaria clothing

Dawn Wright – vintage/pre-loved clothes

Deborah Cade - vintage clothing 

Joe Crisp - ladies and children crochet

HOMEWARE AND GIFTS

Kirsty's Hampers and Flowers - fresh flowers and luxury gift hampers
Stephen Ward - art prints

Cosy Craft Spot - handmade pottery and gifts 

Crushed Chilli Gallery - Durham's contemporary art gallery 

Jackie Stonehouse - artist

Lazy Dayz Plant Nursery - plants for all 
Sally Mallard - cards, wrapping, gift boxes and more

St Cuthbert's Day is a celebration of the culture and heritage of our region, and the market is the ideal showcase for local producers, and offering a range of local foods and other products

Hope you can join us for a unique day out in the heart of Durham!