Kintbury Winter Floating Market

 Last weekend we (The Kennet & Avon Floating Market), held our first market in Kintbury, and for some of us it was our first floating market with others who have been doing it for many years.
Boaters traveled here from all over the Kennet and Avon canal, Foxy Lady crew traveled 6 miles from Newbury, which took us about 4 hours. We haven't cruised since last Christmas holidays, and it was a joyous trip, in the beautiful Autumn scenery.

My beautiful floating home and shop

On the weekend, we were lucky with sunny days in November, albeit very cold, if you were standing out all day.
The market had a great vibe, and was welcomed and supported by local residents, local villages and other canal users. With an onsite cafe serving hot and cold food and drinks, it was more of an event than an outdoor shopping experience. Some boaters make their own products, and are happy to chat all day to you about how they sourced the materials, and create their artisan products. This is one of the things that makes it special, you get to meet the 'maker' and you can buy unique things that you won't see any where else.
On Saturday I got out my 'proper' camera, and tried to capture some moments of this special weekend, on the tow path in Kintbury, West Berkshire.
We plan to come back, so look out for the event being advertised next year.

Foxy Ladys stall of clothing and other textile products

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View down the tow path of the floating market

Next generation boat traders selling their old toys

Sams Cake on the Cut makeshift cafe

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Andy with his beautiful Paua jewelry made from NZ shells

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The lovely Neville with his butter, cheese and honey

Floaty Boaters hand turned wood creations

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Ian from Away with the Fairies making boat fenders

Crocs vinyl cut art work

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Ziggys horn drinking vessels (I need one of these!!)

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Canal Artist and Poet Dru Marlands stunning work

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The Fairy boat - a hit with little girls

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A view from the opposite end of the market


Next weekend (30th Nov - 2nd Dec) we have two Christmas Floating markets

Bradford On Avon
Devizes - link to come