TRADER INFORMATION
Crafty Fox Market at the British Library
Saturday 14th November 2026 - 10am to 5pm
Sunday 15th November 2026 - 11am to 5pm
96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB
Please note, since filming Camden Council have changed some parking restrictions on the weekends. So please check this in advance.
We are very much looking forward to welcoming you to Crafty Fox Market at the British Library on Saturday 14th November and Sunday 15th November 2026. You will find the trader listings for the event here so do take a look to familiarise yourself with your fellow traders ahead of the market.
Contacts: Your contact is Catherine (07950689717), she is Co-Director of Crafty Fox Market and will be there throughout the day to support you. We will also have Amy (Saturday) and Christina (Sunday) as your Market Hosts to welcome you and to help with any issues on the day. If you are running late on the day - please text Catherine directly.
Venue: The British Library is a prestigious cultural institution in central London. Situated in Kings Cross, it’s vast and iconic spaces attracts visitors from far and wide. The market is taking place in their entrance hall.
Stalls:
Please click here for a draft table plan for Saturday 14 November, 10-5pm.
Please click here for a draft table plan for Sunday 15 November, 11-5pm.
Please note that the table plan is subject to change.
Your stall consists of a standard 6’ x 2.5’ trestle table and one chair.
The stands will be numbered and have your trading name on them. Please seek out one of our stewards upon arrival who will guide you to your table.
As with all our markets, you are welcome to bring display structures to place on top of your table to create interest and height at no extra cost. Please ensure any structures which sit on top of your table / stall are securely fastened or clamped to prevent them falling.
Stands are not equipped with an electricity supply.
Please remember that the ethos of Crafty Fox is supporting designer makers and handmade goods. In the past, one or two traders have mixed imported goods in with their own items. Please stick to handmade/UK produced goods only to uphold the integrity of the event.
Set up:
Set up on the Saturday is from 9.00am, and your stand must be ready in advance of 10am when the event is scheduled to start.
Set up on the Sunday is from 9.30am, and your stand must be ready in advance of 11am when the event is scheduled to start.
Please do not arrive before this time as the space and tables will not be set up and we won’t be able to accommodate you. We ask also that you stay till the end of the event at 5pm. At the end of the event please take away all your rubbish with you. We are trying to run a sustainable event generating as little rubbish as possible.
Additional structures:
Please note that if you plan on bringing any additional free-standing structures which are not sitting directly on the table top (including art browsers, clothing rails, shelving units, peg boards, etc) these must be paid for in advance so that we know where to place these on our table plan.
Walkways have to be kept clear of obstructions at all times to allow for good crowd flow and to prevent delay in evacuation should there be an emergency.
Please get in touch Catherine at catherine.palmer@craftyfoxmarket.co.uk if you are yet to book these structures onto your stall reservation. We will ask for additional payment on the day if additional structures haven’t been booked in advance.
Other information:
No naked flames are allowed so if you are displaying items which use candles, please ensure you use battery powered alternatives.
We advise you to bring clamps or other fixing devices to ensure that your table top is secure in the event of a customer or fellow trader accidentally knocking into it.
Please do not bring any pop up banners.
There are a number of onsite cafés.
We strongly encourage you to bring additional battery powered lights to highlight your stall. Light in The British Library predominantly comes from their glass ceiling so the weather will impact your display.
Travelling to the British Library by public transport:
The address for The British Library is: British Library at 96 Euston Rd, London NW1 2DB. On both days, gates will be open on Midland Road (arrival on foot) and Ossulston Street (arrvial by car). Pease see the stars on the map below for gate locations.
If you are arriving by public transport, the nearest London underground stations are Kings Cross (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines - 5 minute walk) and Euston (London Overground, Victoria and Northern lines, Aventi West Coast and LNER - 10 minute walk).
Kings Cross station has step-free access from train to street.
There are also a number of bus routes that that stop outside the BL including: 30, 73, 91, 205, 390.
We encourage traders to check their journey in advance using TFL journey planner and planned weekend works calendar.
Once you have entered through the gate, please proceed to the main library entrance. Traders will not be searched by security but will need to be signed in on arrival which should enable a quick registration system. There will also be additional doors opened to enable registration to take place quickly, and therefore, maximise set up time.
Travelling to the British Library by car:
If you are driving to the British Library, please arrive to the gates on Ossulston Street.You can use the following address for your satnav: Ossulton St, NW1 1EX (see gate marked on the image below).
There is no parking at The British Library.
Traders may find parking on surrounding roads, the closest being Ossulton Street. Oher options being Chalton Street and Phoenix Road. Please check parking options here: Ossulston Street parking - Car Parks, Street Parking, Private Garages (parkopedia.co.uk)
There are ramps so it is easily navigable with suitcases and trolley or for anyone with accessibility requirements
Cash:
There is a cash machine at The British Library and also multiple machines inside King’s Cross St Pancras Station, these are free to use. We’d suggest attending the market with a float available for you to use should you receive cash payments.
There are wifi connections available for mobile transactions but we also recommend that you have a 4G/5G connection available via your phone to operate your card reader if the wifi dips out.
Toilets:
The closest toilets are located in the basement and main foyer area.
Marketing:
Please help to spread the word and the buzz amongst your friends, family and contacts in the remaining few days. Find us on Instagram / Twitter / Facebook @craftyfoxmarket. The success of a market partly relies on everyone working together to promote the event!
Here’s a reminder of our social media suggestions:
Share a story with a link to the event's trader listings on our website: https://www.craftyfoxmarket.co.uk/market-dates/british-library-christmas-2026
Share images/reel of products that will be coming with you like Creature Crafts and Francis & Louis
Show a behind the scenes vlog like MW Makes
Share what makes this market special or a new experience you're bringing like GN Jewellery
Share images/reel of your making process like Cocolulu and Phoebe Jewellery. Theme it to Christmas e.g. “POV: you’re shopping small this Christmas”
Design your own flyer using your style like Max Machen
Share an introduction post like Niki Usagi
Create your own gift guide like Francis & Louise e.g. Christmas gifts for…” — pick a theme that works for your products, e.g. the jewellery lover, the homebody, the person who has everything, Secret Santa or stocking fillers or “Things under £25/£30/£50” — highlight products at a particular price point.
Share what else is happening and reasons to come to The British Library. See example here (please note, the exhibitions have changed).
Create content that links your products to The British Library like Hot & Boring.
Use hooks that focus specifically on The British Library as a venue. For example: One of London’s biggest cultural landmarks is getting a festive takeover, This might be London’s most unexpected Christmas market, did you know you can do your Christmas shopping inside the British Library this November?, One of London’s most iconic libraries is hiding a Christmas market inside (location revealed in caption), You probably don’t expect to find a Christmas market here…, If your idea of festive shopping is less crowds, more beautiful design…, Where else can you shop independent makers surrounded by millions of books?, Looking for a Christmas market that feels a bit different?, save this if you're looking for London's most unique Christmas market
Use the assets we've created
Invite us as a collaborator and we will try out best to share as many posts as possible
Follow British Library Shop and reshare the event flyer
Share the market with your mailing list. Use copy like: I’m going to be trading at the Crafty Fox Christmas Market at the British Library on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November. Expect a festive weekend of independent shopping, with a brilliant line-up of designers, makers and creative businesses taking over one of London’s most iconic cultural spaces. It’s the perfect chance to get ahead with your Christmas shopping and discover thoughtful, original gifts you won’t find on the high street. From jewellery, ceramics and prints to homeware, accessories, stationery and plenty more. There’ll be a different line-up of traders across the weekend, so there’s lots to discover whether you’re shopping for someone else or inevitably picking up something for yourself too.Come and find us at the British Library, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB, just a short walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras.
As we are sure you are aware, the success of the market is dependent on our community of traders talking about, sharing and promoting the event as much as possible to your own audiences too, so please do use the materials and event links as much as you can.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
On the day, if you find you are running late, please text Catherine (07950689717). If we do not hear from you by 9.45am on Saturday and 10.45am on Sunday, we will reallocate your space.
