SoLo Craft Fair fills Leadenhall Market with more than 100 independent makers and designers on Saturday 8 August 2026. The market is free to browse, and free creative workshops are planned between noon and 3pm.

Check the official SoLo Craft Fair listing →

What is at the market?

More than 100 independent businesses are expected across the market’s avenues and passages. The mix covers fashion, art, jewellery, accessories and homeware rather than ordinary grocery stalls.

SoLo also advertises a free workshop programme on Beehive Passage from noon to 3pm. Its examples include embroidery, candle decorating and tea blending, but it does not promise that every activity will run at every market. Arrive earlier if a workshop is the main reason for your visit because free places and materials can run out.

Keep the visit free

Entry, browsing and the advertised workshops are free. Products from the makers, along with food and drinks from Leadenhall businesses, cost extra. Decide whether you are visiting for the architecture and activity or shopping for gifts before you arrive.

Monument is the nearest Underground station, with Bank, Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street also within walking distance. The City is generally quieter at weekends, so this market gives the area more life than a normal Saturday.

Weather and access

The stalls sit beneath Leadenhall Market’s covered roof, but the entrances remain open and can become windy. Dress for the outdoor temperature even though much of the market is sheltered.

The main market passages have level access from surrounding streets. Some individual shops and workshop spaces may have their own access arrangements, so contact SoLo before travelling if a particular workshop must be step-free.

Is SoLo Craft Fair free?
Yes. There is no market admission charge, and the organiser advertises free workshops between noon and 3pm. Shopping is optional.
Do the workshops need booking?
The main market listing presents them as part of the drop-in event and does not provide a booking link. Capacity and materials may still be limited, so arrive early and ask at Beehive Passage.
Is the market indoors?
It is covered rather than fully indoors. The Victorian roof offers shelter, but the entrances are open and the passages can feel cold or windy.
Is it suitable for children?
Families can browse the market, but the organiser has not given age guidance for each workshop. Ask the workshop host before a child joins an activity.

Source and last check

Details checked on 6 August 2026 using the official SoLo Craft Fair event listing.