Happy Place Festival, Gunnersbury Park – The ultimate shopping round-up
One of the most-loved parts of any Happy Place Festival? The incredible shopping. And this year's event at Gunnersbury Park was no exception.
With a kaleidoscope of beautiful stands, sustainable creations, indie finds and wellness-boosting favourites, our Shopping Village and main brand area were a browser's dream.
Walking from stand to stand, festival-goers were treated to one of our most vibrant collections of traders yet, offering everything from soulful skincare and eco fashion to crystal healing and craft candles plus so much more.
Here's a round-up of some of the standout stalls including those you can still shop now on the Happy Place Market.
THE SHOPPING VILLAGE: INDIE BRANDS WITH BIG HEARTS
Our Shopping Village is where many of our favourite small businesses first get their Happy Place spotlight. This year, it was packed with thoughtfully-made creations:
● Sanders de Roeper – Artful accessories and slow-made treasures with timeless charm (Shop on Happy Place Market)
● My Skin Feels – Self-care meets skincare with formulas created for sensitive souls (Shop on Happy Place Market)
● Funki Coffee – Adaptogenic coffee blends that energise and uplift (Shop on Happy Place Market)
● Dr Seaweed – A natural source of iodine from Scottish seaweed for everyday vitality (Shop on Happy Place Market)
● SACRED – Skincare that blends science with soul – holistic beauty at its finest (Shop on Happy Place Market)
● Recognised – Meaningful jewellery that sparks conversation and supports causes (Shop on Happy Place Market)
● Mother Cuppa – Functional herbal teas crafted to support energy, calm, and flow (Shop on Happy Place Market)
● Claire’s Amazeballs – Delicious, nutritious energy bites that went down a storm
● Blooming Blends – Plant-powered tinctures designed to balance hormones and support mood
Salt & Clay, Weirdstock, The Rare Finds, Noa and Rain, Winifred Moon Design, The Inspired Stories, Actively Conscious, Crouch End Candles, Naked Biotics and Pure Crystals also brought serious charm to the Village with their handmade goods and unique perspectives.
SPONSORS AND LARGER STANDS: WELLNESS, STYLE AND BIG-SISTER BRANDS
For those ready to stock up on self-care staples or discover new lifestyle loves, our larger Shopping Stands had so much to offer. And many of these favourites are available on the Happy Place Market so you can bring the festival magic home:
● Ancient and Brave – Innovative wellness powders and collagen blends with cult status (Shop on Happy Place Market)
● Frenchic – Gorgeous eco-friendly paint for your next home transformation (Shop on Happy Place Market)
● The Herbtender – Herbal support for sleep, stress, and everything in between (Shop on Happy Place Market)
● Fill Refill – Sustainable, refillable home essentials to help you ditch the plastic (Shop on Happy Place Market)
● Sensory Retreats – Self-heating eye masks and wellness gifts for rest and reset (Shop on Happy Place Market)
● Larnauti – Conscious skincare inspired by nature and backed by science (Shop on Happy Place Market)
● Dr Fungi – Mushroom-powered coffee blends to energise and enhance focus (Shop on Happy Place Market)
Other standouts included Evolve Organic Beauty, Reia, Freddie’s Flowers, Olive and Frank, Denim and Bone, Supernova Living, and Tempur, plus much-loved community supporters like Mind, The Endometriosis Foundation, and The Woodland Trust.
And let’s not forget foodies' favourites Nonna Tonda and Riverford, who brought nourishing treats to keep shoppers fuelled while browsing.
SHOP THE MARKET
Missed something at the festival? Or wish you’d bought two? Don’t worry - you can still explore some of your favourites from the festival online. Shop indie brands from the Happy Place Market here and keep the festival vibes flowing.
Until next time, happy shopping