The Dark Emporium: A Museum Late Market

Hop on your broomsticks and fly down to The Dark Emporium - an alternative late-night market hosted in iconic settings: The Bank of England Museum. Step into mystery and history at this one-of-a-kind event, and surround yourself with wares and wonders from crafters and makers from across the UK!

This free-entry market set in the Museum's Stock Office will host craft stalls and music as well as the chance to experience the Museum after-hours. Not spooky enough for you? Delve into the realm of vault ghosts and Bank giants through our haunted storytelling experience.

What you can expect:

• Small UK businesses and crafters that specialise in alternative products; flash tattoos, beard butter and gilded ghosts - our makers have it all.
• Ready to shake off the cobwebs? Get ready for haunted tunes and spooky shindigs with our Samhain playlist.
• Summon your courage at our Bank ghost storytelling experiences - set at the heart of our iconic building, listen to tales of the giants and ghouls that haunt our halls.
• Relax in the late-night ambience of the Museum at this one-off event, and enjoy our recently installed exhibit after hours.

Essential information:

• Doors open at 5.15pm.
• Ghost stories run every 15 minutes from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
• Last entry at 7.30pm.
• Ghost stories and the Emporium will finish at 7.45pm.
• Museum closes at 8pm.
• Too spooky? Enjoy quiet colouring and relax in our dedicated Mindfulness Area.

Don't miss this magical opportunity to delve into this one-of-a-kind market at the Bank of England Museum!

Host or Publisher Bank of England Museum