New vegan market arrives in Newport for first time
The free event was held at Friars Walk Shopping Centre, in John Frost Square, on Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 10am to 3pm.
The market featured street food, sweet bakes, deli items like vegan cheese, arts and crafts, and more, from both local and national independent businesses.
Organisers said that the event is "not just for vegans", and that "everyone will find something they enjoy".
There was a wide range of traders, including Bristol Fungarium, Lilith Natural Beauty, and the Spirit of Wales, as well as street food stalls from Plantuguese and The Vegan Street Diner.
There were also stalls from charities such as the Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary and Newport SDA Church.
The event was fully accessible, and dogs were allowed.
The organisers of the market said they "do everything we can to ensure our events are as eco-conscious as they can be", including not allowing plastic bags and cutlery.
They also suggested five ways people attending the market can be more environmentally friendly.
These include bringing reusable shopping bags, cups, cutlery and tupperware, and taking public transport to the event.
The market, held at John Frost Square in Newport was fully accessible by foot from Newport Train Station and Bus Station, both of which are less than a ten-minute walk away from Friars Walk Shopping Centre.
For those who did need to drive, the organisers suggested "offsetting your emissions by planting a tree in our grove".
The shopping centre also has its own car park.
The market is organised by Vegan Events UK, who host vegan markets across the UK.
On their website, they said: "We bring you the best of the best when it comes to vegan events across the UK.
"We've been organising vegan events since 2017 and have grown to become the largest vegan events company in the UK.
"Whether you're a vegan, vegetarian or just curious, we've got something for everyone.
"Come along and see for yourself."
One excited attendee, Nameika Walbyoff said: "It's amazing to see the first vegan market here in Newport. There's so much great vegan food, and I think its great this is here to try and push it out there more."
To find out more about the market, visit the Vegan Events website.
Dozens of people enjoyed the sunshine on Sunday for the first ever Vegan Market in Newport (Image: NQ) Maverick, 8, enjoys a Biscoff cheesecake from Chappers Artisan Cheesecakes (Image: NQ) Left to right: Lorna, Liz, Kelechi, Lornique and Toochi of 7th Day Adventists Newport (Image: NQ) Jack of Chappers Artisan Cheesecake (Image: NQ) Chappers Artisan Cheesecakes (Image: NQ) Becky and Sean enjoy their vegan cheesecakes (Image: NQ) Nameika Walbyoff and Nicholas Sweet (Image: NQ) Victoria of Vesna Aromatherapy (Image: NQ) Charlotte Bates of Good Carma Foods (Image: NQ) Rebelrox Brownies (Image: NQ) Crescent Moon Cakes (Image: NQ) Vegan Street Diner (Image: NQ) Tendai of Veafy (Image: NQ) James and Jolly of Golden Glaze Doughnuts (Image: NQ)
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