Sunniside Market returns with fresh food, drink and crafts

The popular event returns to Sunderland on Saturday (February 28), setting up in Sunniside Gardens from 10am to 3pm, and will feature food producers, artists, and traders.

Organised by Local Heroes and Sunderland’s Business Improvement District (Bid), the market has become a favourite on the monthly calendar.

The market is a firm favourite in the Sunderland calendar. (Image: Sorted PR)

Roberta Redecke, Head of Business Services at Sunderland Bid, said: “The whole Sunniside area is home to a huge number of independent businesses and is a great centre for leisure activities in the city.

“With the cinema and bowling alley on the doorstep it has so much to offer and hopefully anyone who attends the market will realise there’s lots to do and stay around and make the most of it.”

The market offers a family-friendly day out at the end of half term, with something for all ages to enjoy.

Stalls this month will include The Little Cakery, The Donut Lab, The Brownie Bar, Pink Lane Bakery, The Northern Bistro, Geordie Bangers Co, and Acropolis.

Visitors can also browse creative offerings from Sunderland’s Art Café and Kira’s Corner, which will have a selection of creative gifts.

Wear Beer will be serving fresh brews to take home, including a unique winter ale on draft.

Julio Romero Johnson, owner of Wear Beer, said: “Sunniside Food Market is a brilliant showcase for independent producers and a proper community atmosphere.

“We love being part of it because it brings together people who are genuinely curious about local food and drink.”

Let You Soul Grow will also be in attendance, sharing the work it does to connect people with nature.

Activities in the Sunniside area are part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.