About Us

I'm Tom, the founder of The NI Markets - a growing community of small businesses coming together through in-person markets at some of Northern Ireland's best venues!

The journey began with Precious Verses, a Christian Gift Marketplace, which is still ongoing today. As the business grew, so did the number of enquiries to sell on my platform. Therefore, we welcomed as many as we could into Follow Coffee for our first market, to give everyone the chance to meet, trade and share ideas face-to-face.

I quickly realised that this wasn’t just about building a website to sell products, it was about giving businesses a way to connect with their customers on a personal level. That realisation became the foundation for The NI Markets - a space where businesses could meet their customers, share their stories, and build trust in a way that online platforms simply can’t replicate.

Today, we host vibrant events at beautiful venues across the country, offering a welcoming space for a wide range of small businesses.

We'd love to welcome you to our next event soon!