05/06/2024
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Overbury Street Market, Saturday 13th July
Summer has come around again and the people of Overbury, situated just north east of Tewkesbury, are busy preparing for the major event of their Summer calendar. The annual Street Market, which attracts visitors from all over the area, will be held in the beautiful Bredon Hill village on Saturday 13th July.
The market, which has been running for over forty years, takes place between 10am and 12noon against a picturesque backdrop of stone cottages, St Faith’s Church (which dates back to Norman times) and the 18th century Overbury Court.
During a hectic two hours, there's an opportunity to pick up unusually high quality bargains. A local food range will be available, and Anne's Pantry will also offer a range of homemade cakes and other goodies.
Stalls include the ever popular ‘Going for a Song’ - overflowing with paraphernalia of all descriptions. Other stalls have a huge range of things including books, toys, DVDs, plants, crafts, jams and preserves; the list goes on and on. Talented local artists display their work, and there will be a delicious selection of refreshments in Berkeley House Garden.
Whitcombe Garden (a member of the National Gardens Scheme) opens for relaxation and meandering, and the Friends of Overbury School will be organising fun activities for children. The raffle has magnificent prizes to be won, and there is a good bottle stall and tombola too. Mouth-watering bacon butties can be enjoyed - and are ready prior to market opening. Car parking and entry are both free. The organisers regret that no dogs are allowed.
If very wet, the market will take place in the Village Hall. Money raised from the event will go to St Faith's Church, the Village Hall and other parish organisations.
For more information visit https://www.overbury.org/streetmarket
(Photo ©Sarah Farnsworth)
