We’re back!
CHRISTMAS FAIR
6th & 7th December 2025
Open Studios
Hidden around every corner, artists and makers are busy creating here at Estate of the Arts. Day to day, these workspaces are closed but for this weekend you’ll get the chance to meet most of them and engage with many different practices; printmaking, ceramics, painting, fashion, jewellery and more.
Makers Market
This winter join us for our yearly Christmas market. Renowned for it’s special selection of local creatives, artists and small businesses. With 25+ stalls selling all manner of wares, you’re bound to find something for that hard-to-buy-for person this Christmas.
Live Music & CLASSES
No arts celebration in Bristol is complete without music and getting your hands dirty. With live performances and workshops in our studios scheduled throughout the weekend, you’re in for a great day out at the market that’s about so much more than shopping.
*Full Schedule & line up TBC. Keep an eye on our socials! Please note we may have less music this year due to funds.
Trader Application Form
Interested in taking part? Read the FAQ’s at the bottom of the page and fill out the application form, we’ll be in touch once applications close! Gazebo pitches are welcome to be shared by 2 makers, but please share hear all details for both businesses in the same application. We can't wait to hear from you.
Applications are open until Tuesday 30th September midnight.
FAQs
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Estate of the Arts is on South Liberty Lane, just off Winterstoke Road easily accessible by public transport. Parking is VERY limited, please take advantage of the great public transport we have to South Bristol or lift share.
Have a look at the map on our “Contact” page.
The Winter Fair is open 12:00-17:00 on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December 2025.
Public Transport:
Bus - 24, 75, 76
Trains - To Parson Street
Cycle - 15 mins from City Centre
We also have a small car park across the road for traders and visitors. This is free as is all the parking in the area, but please lift share where possible.
Estate of the Arts
South Liberty Lane
Bristol BS3 2SG
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Applications are open anyone, but we prioritise smaller, local businesses.
ARTISTS - Due to a lot of our tenants being painters, printmakers and ceramicists, these stall allocations are very limited.
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Stall Fees: Payment for your pitch is required to confirm it, which is requested in the first two weeks of August.
In case of extreme wind gusts of 35mph+ or heavy rain for prolonged pours, the outdoor stalls will need to be moved indoors or cancelled. We will part refund your pitch and move you somewhere indoors amongst the studios if your work fits, but if we can’t fit you indoors we’ll refund 20% of your pitch fee if you let us know your bank details within 2 weeks of the event taking place, as after this our accounts are closed.
Visitor entry: There is a suggested donation of £2 per person.
Stall Payments: Most traders will have card machines but it’s best to bring both cash and card just in case.
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Tables are not provided. Chairs are provided, as long as we have enough (we haven’t run out in the past).
Outdoor Stalls:
2m x 1.5m
This option is un-covered. Please bring a sturdy umbrella or parasol in case of showers. In some cases if you have a small 2x2m gazebo we should be able to fit you in but it must be sturdy and have sufficient weights, just let us know.
Indoor Stalls:
2m x 1.5m
If you need more space than this, please tick the relevant box on the application form, you'll be charged extra accordingly, and positioned for this.
BYO Gazebo:
3m x 3m
Must be of a professional standard with weights of at least 15kg per leg. If structure is not considered sound for the weather forecast you will be asked to take it down.
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While a majority of the studios and market is at ground level, we regret that some spaces cannot be reached for wheelchair users and some of the groundfloor studios may be tricky to manoeuvre at peak times in our corridors.
Well behaved dogs are very welcome but please keep them on a lead!
All ages welcome but you may want to bring ear protectors for children as we often have live music. We unfortunately do not have baby changing facilities.