Cornhill Market to Host Lincoln’s First Christmas Teenage Market
Cornhill Market will host a festive celebration of young creativity and entrepreneurial spirit with Lincoln’s first Christmas Teenage Market on Small Business Saturday (6th December).
The event from 10am till 3pm will bring together 20 talented young traders aged 12 to 24 who will showcase their handmade products alongside Cornhill’s existing market traders.
Visitors can expect a diverse array of unique, handcrafted goods including book-themed mystery boxes, wood-slice paintings, crochet plushies, original art prints, needle-felted designs, knitted baby blankets and handmade jewellery.
The Christmas-themed event follows the successful Teenage Market in Lincoln’s City Square in September.
One young trader returning in December is Chloe Lee, better known as Miss Quirky Dermy, who has been an active Teenage Market trader in the Lincolnshire region for the last few years.
Chloe said: “Taking part in the Teenage Market has been a great opportunity for me, I’ve been so excited for it to happen in Lincoln. I feel it’s helped me reach a wider audience and set me up for the future.”
Charlotte Davies from Charlotte’s Cozy Stitches will also be returning.
She said: “It’s been really good for my confidence getting face to face with the customer. Coming back to each Teenage Market allows me to continue crocheting and keep making.”
The Christmas Teenage Market will also feature a stall facilitated by Kooth, the digital mental health service supporting children and young people, offering a welcoming space for information and engagement.
Artventurers will also host free interactive Christmas arts activities, including card and decoration making, which are open to children and families throughout the day.
Speaking about the event, Teenage Market Event Organiser Scarlet Barratt said: “We’re really looking forward to returning to Cornhill Market. Holding it on Small Business Saturday allows us to showcase local talent and highlight the value small businesses bring to the local economy. We urge everyone to come down and support these creative young entrepreneurs.”
The Christmas Teenage Market is made possible thanks to support from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and City of Lincoln Council.
Councillor Joshua Wells, portfolio holder for inclusive economic growth, said they are delighted to be supporting its return.
“The last Teenage Market was a great success with the stallholders collectively making over £1,600 so we’re pleased to be hosting a similar event in Cornhill Market, which is already home to some fantastic local independent businesses.
“I can’t wait to see the incredible creative talents and craftsmanship on display again. These young people really are the retailers of the future!
“In addition to the market, visitors to the city centre will be able to enjoy the Lincoln Ice Adventure and with it also being Small Business Saturday there’s even more reason to come along and show your support.”
The Christmas Teenage Market will be held in Cornhill Market on 6th December from 10am till 3pm. Find out more at theteenagemarket.co.uk.
Notes for editors:
About The Teenage Market
• The Teenage Market was founded in 2012 in Stockport by Joe and Tom Barratt.
• Since then, it has supported thousands of young traders and performers across the UK.
• Photo and media opportunities are available on the day from 10am until 3pm.
About Cornhill Market
• Reopened in May 2024, the successful £8.75 million regeneration of the Grade II listed Cornhill Market was delivered with funding and support from Town Deal and Historic England.
• The project was completed with an array of project partners, including Lindum Group and the scheme designers John Roberts Architects, who together transformed the historic market into a vibrant and sustainable destination for retail, dining, and community events.
• The refurbishment not only focused on positive environmental impact but also aimed to create a vibrant public space. The City Square area, next to the Market, also benefitted from repaving which was designed to accommodate outdoor stalls, al fresco dining, and community events, enhancing the social and commercial activity in the city.
• The renovation of Lincoln’s Cornhill Market was named Regeneration and Restoration Project of the Year at the annual East Midlands Property Dinner Awards 2024.
About Towns Fund – Town Deals
• On 27 July 2019, the Prime Minister announced that the Towns Fund would support an initial 101 places across England to develop Town Deal proposals, to drive economic regeneration and deliver long-term economic and productivity growth. See further details of the announcement.
• A Town Deal is an agreement in principle between Government, the Lead Council and the Town Deal Board. It will set out a vision and strategy for the town, and what each party agrees to do to achieve this vision.
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