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Ultimate Northern Market Guide

by Northern Life

In celebration of National Market Fortnight on the 12th-27th of May, here's Northern Life's Ultimate Market Guide for Yorkshire and Lancashire

DAILY MARKETS

MONDAY

THIRSK MARKET
Market Place Thirsk
Held in the town’s traditional, cobbled Market Place, offering fresh, local produce from friendly, knowledgeable stallholders. Come and enjoy the atmosphere and experience of open-air markets on Mon & Thurs.

TUESDAY

CHORLEY MARKETS
Chorley
There are two main markets in Chorley. Chorley covered market, which makes up the heart of the town and operates five days a week, and Chorley’s Tues outdoor market, which sees everyone’s favourite stalls lining Fazakerley St, Chapel St, New Market St, Cleveland St and the bottom half of High St. There are more than 150 stalls on the busiest days. 9am-4.30pm. chorley.gov.uk

CLITHEROE MARKET
Station Road, Clitheroe
Clitheroe is an historic market town, which has held a regular market since the Norman conquest in the 12th century. You’ll find a wonderful balance. Tues, Thurs & Sat 9am-4pm.

FESTIVAL MARKET
Festival Market, Central Drive, Morecambe
With more than 80 stalls selling an enormous selection of products, some that you would expect to find in a market, others unique, you are sure to find what you are looking for. There are two welcoming cafes serving homemade meals and cakes. Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun. 9am – 4pm. lancaster.gov.uk

FLEETWOOD MARKET
Fleetwood
Award-winning Victorian market with 250 stalls offering a great shopping experience. Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat 9am – 4.30pm. fleetwoodmarket.co.uk

HASLINGDEN MARKET
Blackburn Road, Haslingden
Visit Haslingden Market for a friendly, unique shopping experience you will want to come back for. Open Tues and Fri 9am to 4pm.

LEYLAND MARKET
Northcote Street, Off Hough Lane, Leyland
Leyland has been a thriving market since the 18th Century offering a variety of stalls for you to browse including clothing, butchers, fish mongers, plants and flowers, cards, hairdressers, cakes and confectionary and much more! Tues, Thurs & Sat 8am – 5pm.

OTLEY MARKET
Market Square, Otley
Otley market is a treasure trove of everything from clothes and household goods, to crafts, food, drink, jewellery and gifts. Tues, Fri and Sat. 8.30am until 3.30pm. Tel: 0113 378 1950.

SETTLE MARKET
Market Place, Settle
Every Tue throughout the year, come rain or shine, Settle Town Centre is transformed with the presence of the weekly, traditional market. The market stalls sell a wide variety of items at great prices. settletowncouncil.org.uk

WEDNESDAY

BRIGHOUSE OPEN MARKET
Off Ship St, Brighouse
This market offers an array of fresh foods, many sold from the purpose-built secure units. 40 stalls and 27 secure units. Wed & Sat 9am – 4pm. Sun 7am – 2pm. calderdale.gov.uk

BURY MARKET
Bury
Voted best market in Britain. Market hall open every day except Sun. Open market on Wed, Fri & Sat with over 300 stalls. 9am – 4.30pm. burymarket.com

LANCASTER CHARTER MARKET
Dalton Square, Lancaster
The market is held every Wednesday and Saturday from 9am – 4.30pm.and features a wide range of stalls. lancaster.gov.uk

TODMORDEN OPEN MARKET
Brook Street, Todmorden
Wed – Sun. 9am – 4pm. Thursday is exclusively a second-hand market whereas Sunday is a mix of general retail and second-hand goods. calderdale.gov.uk

THURSDAY

KESWICK MARKET
Market Square, Keswick
Located in the heart of the town centre is the ever-popular Keswick Market. Each stall has a unique offering, ranging from local produce to arts and crafts, as well as a celebrated selection of hot and cold foods. Open Thursday and Saturdays. keswick.org

ORMSKIRK MARKET
Ormskirk Town Centre, Ormskirk
Renowned for being one of the UK’s oldest and most traditional outdoor markets. Granted a Royal Charter in 1286 by King Edward I, this popular and well-loved market has been held in Ormskirk ever since. Thurs & Sat 8am – 4.30pm. westlancs.gov.uk

RAWTENSTALL MARKET
20 Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall
Rawtenstall Market is an outside open marketplace with a characterful market hall. Market days are Thurs and Sat 9am – 4pm whatever the weather. rawtenstallmarket.co.uk

RIPON MARKET
Market Place, Ripon
Ripon’s Thursday market offers a range of essential goods such as fruit and vegetables, fresh fish, cheese, fresh eggs, homemade cakes and savoury bakes as well as locally reared meat. You can also buy ladies and gents fashion, bags and scarves, fresh flowers, plants and much more. Every Thurs 7.30pm – 3pm. harrogate.gov.uk

FRIDAY

LEYBURN MARKET
Market Place, Leyburn
Leyburn is famed for its weekly markets taking place every Friday. The weekly market is a real traditional local produce market bustling with visitors, from fresh fish and local produce to beautiful crafts and gifts.

SUNDAY

HEBDEN BRIDGE MARKET
Hebden Bridge
Food, produce and craft market. A real melting pot of genuine and great value artisan goods. Food straight from the farm, locally sourced meats, fruit, veg, flowers and crafts sold by the makers. Every Sun. calderdale.gov.uk


MONDAY TO SATURDAY MARKETS

ACCRINGTON MARKET
Broadway, Accrington
Victorian indoor and outdoor market stalls offer a wide range of products and services, ranging from food and drink, clothes, electrical equipment to meat, fish, fruit & veg, confectionery to pet food and accessories. Open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat.

BLACKBURN MARKET
Blackburn
A traditional market in a modern setting with quite a wide variety of stalls. Mon – Sat 8.30am, – 5.30pm. blackburnmarket.com

BURNLEY MARKET HALL
Charter Walk Shopping Centre, Burnley
Burnley Market is home to many varied and unique stores, from fresh fruit and veg and experienced butchers to nail bars and affordable fashion to suit all tastes, and not forgetting phone and gadget repair specialists. Mon – Sat. 9am – 5pm. burnleymarkets.co.uk

CARLISLE MARKET
Carlisle
One of the few covered Victorian markets remaining in the country. Wide variety of stalls with everything from fresh meat, vegetables, haberdashery, clothes, florists, stationery and several cafes. Open Mon – Sat 8am – 5pm. carlisle.gov.uk

COLNE MARKET
Colne
Colne covered market with a variety of stalls and shops. Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm. pendle.gov.uk

LEEDS KIRKGATE MARKET
Vicar Lane, Leeds City Centre
One of the largest indoor markets in Europe, Kirkgate is a shopper’s paradise from fresh food, drink and fashion to jewellery, flowers, hardware and haberdashery. Mon – Sat from 8am – 5.30pm. leeds.gov.uk

PRESTON MARKETS
Preston
Effortlessly combining long-established and traditional traders with new and contemporary stalls and cafés. The result is a one-stop location for fresh local food, quirky independent shops and inviting places to eat in or grab and go all wrapped up with a friendly Northern hello. Monday to Saturday: 8am – 5pm. prestonmarkets.co.uk

SKIPTON MARKET
High St, Skipton
From cheeses to scarves, local meat to arts & crafts, shoes & boots to Yorkshire made blankets. Each day varies and there is a rotating set of traders, meaning no day is quite the same. Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 10am – 4pm. welcometoskipton.com


MONTHLY MARKETS

THURSDAY

LYTHAM FARMERS MARKET
Lytham St. Annes
A traditional farmers market where you can find locally and regionally produced food and drink. 3rd Thurs of every month. 9am – 1pm.

SATURDAY

BINGLEY FARMERS MARKET
Market Square, Bingley
Traditional Farmers Market with a big range of local foods direct from the producer. Enjoy fresh produce and quality crafts. 1st Sat of every month. 10am – 2pm. bingleytowncouncil.gov.uk

FOOD, PRODUCE AND CRAFT MARKET
Halifax Town Centre
A real melting pot of genuine and great value artisan goods. Food straight from the farm, locally sourced meats, fruit, veg, flowers and crafts sold by the makers. 3rd Sat of each month. calderdale.gov.uk

GRIMSARGH FARMERS MARKET
Village Hall, Grimsargh, Preston
The regular stalls offer a range of meats, cheeses, fish, eggs, preserves, bakery, chocolates, vegetables, fish and also a selection of crafts. There are additional seasonal stalls selling plants and ice cream. 3rd Sat of the month. 9am – 1pm.

MALTON FOOD MARKET
Market Place, Malton
Malton Monthly Food Market returns with specialist food stalls & street food. Popular with all those who care about where their food is sourced. Yorkshire’s most renowned food market. 2nd Sat of the month. 9am – 3pm. Free entry. 2hrs parking. visitmalton.com

WHALLEY MONTHLY ARTISAN MARKET
The Swan Hotel Courtyard, King St, Whalley
Located in the heart of Whalley, this weekend market brings together art, design, fashion, vintage and more from over 35 local North West-based creators, makers and curators every month! Last weekend in every month.

SUNDAY

BRIGHOUSE ARTISAN MARKET
Ship St, Brighouse
The last Sunday of every month, Brighouse’s town centre is brought to life with a bustling market of over 50 stalls.10am – 4pm. visitbrighouse.com

FARMERS’ MARKET
Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, Preston
Hoghton Tower Farmers’ Market is a monthly celebration of Lancastrian fresh food and crafts; a wonderful way to pass Sunday mornings with your family and support local farmers, producers, crafters and artists. The market is held on the third Sun of every month. 10am – 2pm. hoghtontower.co.uk

GRASSINGTON FARMERS’ MARKET
Grassington
Grassington. Grassington Farmers’ Market takes place every third Sun of the month, and this FARMA Certified farmers’ market really is a showcase of the best local Yorkshire Dales food and drink. 9am to 3pm. iknow-uk.com

HELMSHORE FARMERS MARKET
Helmshore Textiles Museum, Holcombe Road, Rossendale
Over 20 stalls of locally grown and sourced produce. You can expect produce to be fresh and great value for money. First Sunday of the month. 9am – 2pm.

ILKLEY FOOD MARKET
The Grove, Ilkley
The Real Food Ilkley Market is a celebration of locally produced fine food and drink in the heart of Ilkley, on the first Sunday of every month. 10am – 3pm. visitbradford.com

SKELMERSDALE ARTISAN MARKET
Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale Artisan Market third Sunday of the month. Vibrant and filled with exceptionally talented, passionate makers with a happy ‘festival’ feel – a destination with a ‘chilled’ atmosphere that is suitable for every single member of the family. Free. visitlancashire.com

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