New shopping complex with 60 stalls opening 30 minutes from Birmingham

A new shopping experience, featuring 60 small independent makers and traders, is opening about 30 minutes from Birmingham. The complex, at FarGo Village in Coventry is called Indie Mart and opens this month.

The new emporium-style shopping will feature up to 60 independent makers, curators, and vintage and thrift traders, offering their wares without needing to be on-site. Managed by a team of dedicated retail professionals, the store promises a unique shopping experience.

FarGo Village Manager Holly Hewitt said: "There is nothing else like Indie Mart in Coventry at present and it will offer residents and those who love to shop in independent stores a place to come, grab a coffee, enjoy lunch, and engage with all the independent businesses and creative activity taking place at FarGo Village."

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Holly Hewitt also highlighted that while seasonal markets will continue at FarGo Village, with a focus on food and themes, Indie Mart provides a unique opportunity for traders. She said: "We will still have seasonal markets here throughout the year located in The Box and outdoors, but the focus for those will be more around food and themes. Many makers markets are springing up in the city, so it's no longer something unique to us. Indie Mart will allow traders to sell their goods in two places at once! ", reports Coventry Live.

"Everyone who hears about our new venture says what a good idea it is and we're really looking forward to launching it as part of our birthday celebrations in September."

Indie Mart will initially operate from 11am to 5pm from Wednesday to Saturday and from 11am to 4pm on Sundays, maintaining the same opening hours as FarGo Village. In future though, they aspire to open their doors seven days a week.

For interested traders specialising in crafted goods, homemade items, gifts, vintage or handmade clothing and furniture, an application form for Indie Mart can be requested by contacting indiemart@fargovillage.co.uk.