Popular vegan events in April

Here is a round-up of some popular and free to attend vegan events and markets in April.

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Vegan events in April

Egham
Guildford
Wokingham
Sevenoaks
Lancaster
Frome
Portobello West London
Hackney London
Walton
Hitchin
New-Forest
Sheffield
Reading
Newcastle
Hempstead
Taunton
Epsom
Hackney London
Leeds
Winchester
Annual Vegan Events

Vegan events in April more info:

Saturday 9, Egham Vegan Market, 10 am – 4 pm

High Street, Egham, TW20 9EW

The market will take place in Egham along the historic high street every month starting in February and running until December. It is located just 5 min walk from the train station.

Organisers: ethicalveganevents.co.uk

Sat 9, Sevenoaks Vegan Market, 10:30 am – 4 pm

Vine Gardens, TN13 3UH

Sevenoaks event takes over the Vine Gardens on just two Saturdays throughout the year.

The event brings together a huge variety of vegan street food, artisan bakers, craft brewers, ethical jewellers, sustainable chandlers, local artists, zero-waste champions, environmental charities and loads more. All accompanied by live street musicians.

Organisers: www.veganmarkets.co.uk

Sun 10, Guildford Vegan Market, 10.30 am – 3.30 pm

High Street, Guildford, GU1 3AA

The market is located along the cobbled high street. Close to the train station and plenty of town centre parking.

Organisers: ethicalveganevents.co.uk

Sun 10, Wokingham Vegan Market, 11am – 3 pm

Wokingham, Town Hall, RG40 1AS

Delicious food, yummy cakes, natural skincare, eco-friendly gifts and much more.

Organisers: www.sparkleveganevents.com

Sun 10, Lancaster Vegan Market, 10:30 am – 4 pm

Market Square, LA1 1HT

Lancaster event takes over Market Square, right in the centre of the city, for the first time in 2022.

The event will bring together a huge variety of vegan street food, artisan bakers, craft brewers, ethical jewellers, sustainable chandlers, local artists, zero-waste champions, environmental charities and loads more.

Organisers: www.veganmarkets.co.uk

Sun 10, Frome Vegan Fair, 10 am – 3 pm

Market Yd, Justice Lane Frome, England, BA11 1BE

Frome Vegan Fair is returning to Frome on Sunday 10th April at The Cheese and Grain!

Entry: £2

Whether you already live a plant-based lifestyle or you’re simply interested in why plant-based living has become so popular, Frome Vegan Fair will be showcasing a number of traders ranging from food, drink, cruelty free cosmetics through to clothing, gifts and accessories. You may even pick up some tips on making your own delicious recipes or advice on how you can maintain your health.

The family event will also feature cooking demos, talks, free tasters and children’s activities!

Organisers: www.veganfairs.co.uk

Wed 13, Portobello Vegan Night Market, 5.30 pm – 10 pm

281, Portobello Road, London, W10 5XL

In the heart of West London, this event is all about community with the best tunes and 20+ of the finest vegan traders around. Not to mention that the vibes are so good, that it’s award-winning. Fill your boots with ethical shopping, delicious food and have a boogie whilst you are at it. This event is free, family friendly and pet friendly.

Organisers: plantbasedeventsco.com

Sat & Sun 16/17, Plant Based Social (vegan market), Hackney, 12 – 6 pm

Bohemia Place, London, E8 1DU

Plant Based Social formerly Hackney Vegan Village is a two day market event. Expect some of the UK’s finest vegan and ethical traders from food, fashion, art, produce and more. Fantastic array of live music, DJ’s and other artists at our social will be sure to keep you in the party mood. A cruelty-free weekender with all there vibes!

Organisers: bohemiaplacemarket.com

Sat 16, Walton On Thames, 10.30 am – 3.30 pm

The Heart shopping centre, Walton on the Thames, KT12 1GH

Vegan food, takeaway food & drinks, cakes, produce and arts and crafts.

Organisers: ethicalveganevents.co.uk

Sat 16, Hitchin Vegan Market, 10:30 am – 4:00 pm

Riverside, SG5 1AB

Hitchin event takes over the Riverside, adjacent to the regular market, on just two Saturdays throughout the year.

Organisers: www.veganmarkets.co.uk

Sun 17, New Forest Vegan Market, 11 am – 3 pm

Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RY

New Forest Vegan Market is held at the lovely Brockenhurst Village Hall on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Entry is FREE, just a 4-minute walk from Brockenhurst train station and with plenty of parking.

There will be something for everyone, including a children’s play area.

Organisers: newforestveganmarket.square.site

Sun 17, Sheffield Vegan Market, 10.30 am – 4 pm

The Moor, S1 4PF

Sheffield event takes over the Moor, adjacent to the Moor Market and right in the centre of the city, on just four Sundays throughout the year.

Organisers: www.veganmarkets.co.uk

Sat 23, Reading Vegan Fiesta, 11 am – 4 pm

Forbury Gardens, RG1 3BB

There is lots to look forward to including hot food, artisan stalls, charity baking competition, live music and more!

Sparkle Vegan Events had their first event in Forbury gardens in 2018 with a few stalls alongside the reading animal rights march. They are now bringing a bigger event to break up the year before their flagship reading vegan festival in September.

Organisers: www.sparkleveganevents.com

Sat 23, Newcastle Vegan Market, 10 am – 5 pm

Grainger Street, NE1 5AF

Newcastle event takes over Grainger Street, in the heart of the city and right next to Grey’s Monument, for the first time in 2022.

Organisers: www.veganmarkets.co.uk

Sun 24, Hemel Hempstead Vegan Market, 10.30 am – 4 pm

Marlowes, HP1 1BJ

Hemel Hempstead event will take over the Marlowes, just outside Primark and right in the centre of the town, for the first time in April 2022.

Organisers: www.veganmarkets.co.uk

Sun 24, Taunton Vegan Market, 10 am – 3 pm

Goodland Gardens, The Bridge Taunton, TA1 1UQ

The markets takes place at the beautiful Goodland Gardens, right by the river with plenty of grassy areas for you to sit, socialise and fill your belly with delicious vegan food!

Showcasing the very best independent vegan businesses and brands, you can expect street food, sweet treats and bakes, vegan cheese, ethical clothing brands, zero waste living stalls, cruelty-free skincare and much more!

Organisers: www.veganfairs.co.uk

Sun 24, Epsom Vegan Market, 10:30 am – 3:30 pm

Market Place, KT19 8BA

The Epsom Vegan Market is located outside The Ashley Centre.

Organisers: ethicalveganevents.co.uk

Fri 29, Vegan East LDN, Night Market, London, 5 – 11 pm

Bohemia Place, London, E8 1DU

35+ of the best vegan traders in the UK, from hot food, yummy desserts, ethical shopping, art and experiences such as tattoo, nail bar, piercing, barber and more.

Entertainment from The Hackney Social and an after party running until 1.30am. Expect the finest DJ’s and acts to be performing; and the vibes flowing all night long.

Organisers: bohemiaplacemarket.com

Sat 30, Leeds Kirkgate Vegan Market, 10 am – 4 pm

Market Kitchen, LS2 7HY

Leeds event takes over the Market Kitchen, right in the heart of the famous city centre Kirkgate Market, on just four Saturdays throughout the year.

There are also a huge number of street food vendors within the Market Kitchen who will be offering enhanced vegan menus during the event.

Organisers: www.veganmarkets.co.uk

Sat 30, Winchester Vegan Market, 10 am – 6 pm

Middle Brook St, SO23 8AQ

Winchester event will take over Middle Brook St, right by the regular market and in the heart of the city, for the first time in April 2022.

Organisers: www.veganmarkets.co.uk

Annual Vegan Events and Festivals in 2022

Glasgow Vegan Festival	12 March	Hampden Park, Glasgow	www.veganeventsuk.co.uk
Leicester Vegan Festival	10 April	Leicester Athena	www.veganeventsuk.co.uk
Portsmouth Vegan Festival	14 May	The Mountbatten Centre	www.veganeventsuk.co.uk
Manchester Vegan Market	15 May	Bowlers Exhibition Centre	www.veganeventsuk.co.uk
Bath Vegan Festival	4 June	Bath Pavillion	www.veganeventsuk.co.uk
West Yorkshire Vegan Festival	3 July	Huddersfield Town Hall	www.westyorkshireveganfestival.com
Vegan Camp Out	15 -18 July	Stanford Hall in Leicestershire	www.vegancampout.co.uk
Vegan Kids Festival	22 – 24 July	Sturminster Marshall, Dorset	www.vegankidsfestival.co.uk
Chester Vegan Festival	21 August	The Queens Hotel	www.chesterveganfestival.com
Bournemouth Vegan Festival	3 September	Citygate Events	www.veganeventsuk.co.uk
Reading Vegan Festival	17 September	Broad Street	www.sparkleveganevents.com
Sparkle Wedding Vegan Fair	23 October	The Market House, Reading	www.sparkleveganevents.com
Chippenham Vegan Chocolate Festival and Eco Art/Craft Fair	24 October	Neeld Community and Arts Centre	www.veganfairs.co.uk
VegfestUK London	12 – 13 November	The Grand Olympia	www.vegfest.co.uk
Manchester Vegan Winter Festival	20 November	Bowlers Exhibition Centre	www.veganeventsuk.co.uk
Bath Vegan Festival	26 November	Bath Pavillion	www.veganeventsuk.co.uk