Museum of the Market – Nov 2024 onwards
Come and say hello at the Museum of the Market

Leek Butter Market - every Wed, Fri, Sat 8.30am-4pm

OUTSIDE has opened a stall, the Museum of the Market, in the newly refurbished Leek Butter Market. The stall is a hub to take part in fun craft activities, tell stories about the market, and learn about OUTSIDE projects and events.
Our market stall is also officially registered as a Warm Welcome Space. Pop by for a chat and a hot drink.
We’ll also be hosting a series of pop-ups at the stall over the coming months.
Leek Butter Market is open every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 8.30am – 4pm.
Come and say hello!
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Wednesday 5th February:
Leek Loves Books – Chat all things bookish with us and discover our new Reading Challenge for 2025.
Discover what exciting things we have planned for the Leek Loves Books Festival June 2025 too!
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Friday 7th February:
Leek Library – It’s National Storytelling Week, so we’ll be promoting our Reading Friends and Nature Tales sessions as well as an exciting children’s competition to name the character for the new library website. So, do come along and have a chat.
We’ll also have a copy of the plans showing how Leek library will look after its refurbishment, and we’d love to hear your thoughts on what activities and events you’d like to see at the library.
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Saturday 8th February:
Memories of the Market – Come along and share Your Memories of Leek Butter Market.
Do you have memories of Leek Butter Market? We want to hear your stories! Whether you remember the bustling stalls, the friendly faces, or the smell of fresh produce, we want to hear from you!️
How to Participate: Join Us at Leek Butter Market on 8th, 21st and 28th February 2025.
Share your memories in writing or record them with a trained oral historian. Help us to preserve the charm of Leek Butter Market for generations to come!
Do you support a local group? Are you an artist who could demonstrate or sell your work? Would you like to spread news of a local service or opportunity? Get in touch by emailing volunteer@outsidearts.org to book your pop-up at the OUTSIDE market stall.
Previous pop-ups at the market stall have included:
11th, 13th & 14th December 2024: Women, Girls in Football in collaboration with Leek Town Football Club
18th, 20th & 21st December 2024: Greenwood Bat Group
4th January 2025: Strong Sisterhood
8th January 2025: Leek Library
10th January 2025: Nature In Your Neighbourhood
15th January 2025: Leek Loves Books
17th & 18th January: Waymaking
25th January: OUTSIDE Advisory Group
29th & 31st January + 1st February: The Leek Polish Connection