Sheffield Winter Makers Market by Endless Love Creative

Endless Love Creative are running their winter makers market at Showroom Workstation on Saturday 14 November, and it's one of those days that's easy to spend a few hours in. It's a one-day thing, so if you're planning to go, you'll want to carve out some time on the Saturday rather than hoping to pop in on a Sunday.

What makes this one a bit different from your usual craft fair is the scale. It's spread across two floors of Showroom Workstation, which is right in the city centre at 15 Paternoster Row, S1 2BX. Having it on two levels means there's plenty of room to wander without feeling like you're fighting through a crowd, and it gives you a good excuse to take your time and actually look at what's on the tables.

The makers are all independent, and the range covers a fair few different disciplines. You'll find ceramics and homeware, jewellery and textiles, and print and stationery. It's a good mix, so if you're after something specific for your own place, or looking for a gift that doesn't come from a high street chain, you're likely to find a few things that hit the mark. Because it's a makers market, you're buying straight from the people who actually made the work.

It runs from 10:00 to 16:00, with last entry at 15:30, so you've got a full six hours to work with. Entry is £2, and it's free for under-18s, which keeps it accessible if you're bringing the kids along. Between the two floors and the range of makers, it's the kind of afternoon where you can just drift from one stall to the next and see what catches your eye.