FAQs
VISITORS
WHEN ARE YOUR EVENTS?
All upcoming events are listed here on our EVENTS page. You can also SUBSCRIBE to stay up to date, and follow us on Instagram, TikTok + Facebook too.
ARE YOUR EVENTS DOG-FRIENDLY?
Yes! We alway welcome dog friends – just note that our events can get busy.
IS FOOD + DRINK AVAILABLE AT YOUR EVENTS?
Usually – but do check our EVENTS page for more specific info.
ARE YOUR EVENTS ACCESSIBLE?
Florentia Village – Accessible toilets are always available.
Abney Hall – Walkways are accessible but can be crowded depending on how busy the event is at the time of your visit. Toilets are downstairs + no lift is available, so this facility isn’t accessible.
(If you have any questions/comments about this aspect of our events, we’d love to hear from you via our CONTACTS page.)
ARE YOUR EVENTS CHILD/BABY-FRIENDLY?
You’re more than welcome to bring your little ones to our events, but it’s worth noting that our events can get very busy, and sometimes alcohol is served, so it can get tricky to manoeuvre a pushchair/pram/buggy around the crowd if you need to… There’ll always be a baby changing facility at our events, and if you’d like to see whether or not activities are provided, please check our EVENTS page for more info.
(If you have any questions/comments about this aspect of our events, we’d love to hear from you via our CONTACTS page.)
CAN I PAY BY CASH OR CARD?
Most traders accept both, and sometimes offer other alternatives. However, it’s advisable to bring both when coming to one of our events.
WHAT TIME DO YOUR EVENTS RUN FROM/TO?
This can change from event to event, so please check our EVENTS page + click on the individual event.
HOW DO I GET TO YOUR EVENTS?
Nearby transport links are always listed on the individual event page – as above, visit our EVENTS page.
IS THERE A FEE TO ENTER YOUR EVENTS?
Visit our EVENTS page + click into the event you want to visit for more info. (If an event is ticketed + cost is a barrier but you’d like to visit, CONTACT US – we’d still love you to come.)
EXHIBITORS
APPLICATIONS
HOW DO I APPLY FOR A SPOT AT ONE OF YOUR EVENTS?
Visit our EXHIBIT WITH US page to apply, making sure that any info you provide is accurate, and urls are working. Any social accounts you link us to and/or your website should give us a good picture of what you make + what you’d like to sell.
HOW MUCH IS A SPOT AT ONE OF YOUR EVENTS?
Pitch fees can change from event to event, so to manage expectations we’ll inform you of this only when your application has been accepted for the specific date(s) you applied for.
CAN I DO JUST ONE DAY OR BOTH?
We get that taking your wares to a market is a lot of effort, so we have a number of spots that are open for people to exhibit both days. We also understand that some people are available to do just one day, so that’s fine too. Just specify which date(s) you’d like to do on your application.
WHO’S ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
All are welcome to apply – whether formally trained or self taught, and whether you’re based in London, elsewhere in the UK or overseas, we’d love to hear from you.
WHAT DO WE LOOK FOR IN AN APPLICATION?
We’re excited to work with emerging + established artists, designer-makers + collectives whose work will resonate with us + our event community.
I’VE APPLIED. WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
All applicants will receive a copy of their submitted application from forms-receipts-noreply@google.com. Check your inbox (and spam/other folders) to ensure you’ve received this – if you have, it means we’ve received your application safe + sound.
Successful applicants will hear from us within 10 working days – although often it’s much sooner. (Check your spam + other folders in case our email has landed there – happens sometimes!) When you’ve been notified that your application has been successful, our best advice is that you book asap to avoid disappointment, as we usually accept more applications than there are spots (and have a limited number of spots available for each product category), working on a first come, first served basis.
(All successful applicants will be added to our database, so will always hear first when applications open up for future events.)
If it’s been more than 10 working days + you’ve not heard from us, it’s safe to assume your application has been unsuccessful this time. We kindly request that you don’t email/message us about your application – or submit a second application – and for understanding that we’re unable to respond or offer feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
MY APPLICATION WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
There could be any number of reasons as to why your application was unsuccessful – for example, we may have reached capacity for your category, or your work wasn’t quite right for the curation of a particular event.
Please feel free to apply in future, we'd love to hear from you – and before you do, take a look at what you included in your initial application, checking that the info you provided was accurate + informative. Also, take a look at our Instagram profile to get a sense for whether your work fits in well with our curation. And finally, does your online presence represent your work well, or could it benefit from being updated?
DO YOU OPERATE A WAITING LIST FOR SOLD-OUT EVENTS?
No – however, if we have any last-minute drop outs we think could be filled, we'll approach successful applicants at our discretion.
WHAT TERMS + CONDITIONS APPLY TO MY BOOKING?
You can find our T+Cs here.
EVENT DAY
CAN I BRING SOMEONE TO HELP/HANG OUT WITH ME?
If you’ve booked a full table, you’re welcome to bring one person (aged 18+) to help on the day. If you’ve booked 1/2 a table, there’s room for just you behind your table.
CAN I BRING MY DOG TO HANG OUT WITH ME?
We love a bit of dog energy – just drop us a line to check with us at least 7 days before your event weekend; whether or not we can accommodate will depend on the scale + scope of the event, and we’d want to give other exhibitors a heads up in advance.
ARE TABLES ALLOCATED OR IS IT FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED?
We always put a thoughtful table plan together before each event – you’ll find a table plan at the entrance upon arrival, mapping out which table has been allocated to you.
I’M BOOKED TO TRADE BOTH DAYS – CAN I LEAVE MY STUFF @ THE VENUE OVERNIGHT?
Absolutely – we’ll be the last to leave the venue, and the first to enter the next day; however, the usual caveat applies that we don’t accept any responsibility for loss or damage caused to your stock and/or personal belongings.
WHAT KIT IS PROVIDED, AND WHAT KIT CAN I BRING?
We always provide each exhibitor with a table (usually 6ft, sometimes 4ft – this will be clearly outlined in the EXHIBITOR PACK provided upon booking).
No other kit is provided by us. If you’d like to use a rail instead of your allocated table, this will need to be supplied by you + approved by N4MM upon confirmation of your booking (or as soon as possible afterwards). If you’d like to bring additional display kit to place alongside your table (e.g. an art browser, a carousel, a rail, a rummage box etc.) – i.e. it requires extra floor space on top of your allocated table space – this should be submitted as a request at application, and as there are limited spots for additional kit at each event, this is never guaranteed + we’ll confirm availability either way only once payment has been received. Any kit you want to place on top of your table is fine – just consider look + feel, and whether it constricts customers’ ability to engage with you.
WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO POWER?
Not all, but some do – so, if you’d like to bring something to plug in as part of your display (e.g. a lamp), please request a plug socket upon application. Please note that any electrical equipment you’d like to plug in must be PAT tested, + details of the appliance you’d like to bring provided at least 7 days ahead of your event weekend. Again, there are limited sockets in the building at each event, so requesting a plug socket never guarantees you’ll get one, and we’ll confirm availability either way only once payment has been received. If we’re unable to provide a pitch with a plug socket, let us know on the day if you’re in a pinch + we’ll sort you out, or talk to one of your friendly neighbours.
WILL I HAVE WALL SPACE TO DISPLAY MY ART ON?
Not necessarily – if your setup is reliant on having wall space, please request this upon application. Once again, submitting a request upon application doesn’t guarantee we’ll have any left by the time you book – however, we will confirm availability either way once your booking has been secured with payment of your pitch fee.
HOW DO I KNOW WHERE MY PITCH WILL BE WHEN I ARRIVE AT THE VENUE?
There’ll be a floor plan displayed at the entrance when you arrive, and exhibitor names displayed on the tables themselves.
CAN I BRING A RAIL TO PLACE NEXT TO MY TABLE?
As above, any kit that requires additional floor space (besides the footprint of the table we provide) requires approval by N4MM, and should be requested upon application + confirmed only upon booking.
HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO SET UP MY STALL?
We usually allow one hour for setup before we open our doors to the public, however your EXHIBITOR PACK will specify.
HOW SHOULD I TAKE PAYMENTS?
Most people like to pay by card, so having a POS payment solution (e.g. by Zettle, SumUp, Square, Tide etc. – Zettle being our preferred provider) is recommended, and exhibitors are always expected to provide their own. (IMPORTANT: If you’ve never used a POS payment solution before, ensure you look ordering this well in advance of your event weekend – the thing that can slow you down here is that your POS account will need to be linked to your HMRC record, so setting this up from scratch (if you’ve never registered with HMRC as a sole trader or Ltd company, etc.) can take longer than you think. Our best advice is to give yourself a good 28 days to set up your account + then, when you’ve received your kit, to charge the terminal, download the app, and set up your products within the app, at least 24 hours before event day – leaving it to event day is stressful + can very negatively impact sales + even your overall enjoyment of the market experience.) It’s also good to remember that some people do prefer to use cash, so enabling people to pay cash too is inclusive; just remember to bring a cash float to ensure you can provide change if necessary.
IS PARKING/A DROP-OFF POINT AVAILABLE?
Availability/provision of this will change from event to event, and is never guaranteed. We’ll provide specific + detailed info about parking + drop off locations in your EXHIBITOR PACK (provided to all confirmed exhibitors upon booking). That said, it’ll always be the sole responsibility of the driver to check for any rules around parking + driving; we accept no responsibility for any form of loss or damage resulting from exhibitors driving to/parking at any of our events.