Chester Market

The earliest mention of Chester Market was in 1139, but the first shopping charter was officially issued in 1208 when the men of Chester and their heirs' were granted the privilege of sole selling rights, except at the annual fairs which were fair game for all comers.

Henry III confirmed this in 1239, and so it remained right up until the Great Charter of 1506 which also granted Chester its first Mayor.

Chester Market is still an extremely lively and busy covered market in the City Centre, close to the Bus Station and within very easy reach of convenient car parking.

The market has up to 100 stalls operating at any one time and offers shoppers a wealth of choice, with everything from fresh food to toys, soft furnishings and Science Fiction collectables.

There are various markets held in Chester and these are listed below:

Indoor Market

You can find the indoor market in The Forum Shopping Centre, across from TJ Hughes, and opposite the bus station by the Town Hall.

Operating times are:   6 days a week, Monday to Saturday (8.00am - 5.30pm).

Cleanliness of the market is of a very high standard.   General cleaning is carried out by the authority's in-house cleaners every evening, 5 - 6pm, and throughout the day as and when necessary.

To rent a stall in the market on a casual/daily basis, the charge per stall is from £4.80 per day.

Applications for stalls or to hold car boot sales can be downloaded from the Markets Application page or for more information email chestermarkets@chester.gov.uk.

German and Continental Market

Between 32 and 35 stalls selling food, crafts and other products, including freshly baked bread, cakes, honey, pancakes, cheese, spices etc.

This market will return in the New Year.   Future dates for this market for 2007 are:

17 Nov - 10 Dec 07

Italian Market

The Italian market has not visited Chester before and will be smaller than the French and Continental Market.   It will comprise around 20 stalls and is purely based around food products such as bread, oils, cheese, pastries, pasta and olives.

This market is to be held in the Town Hall Square between 9.00am and 5.00pm.   Remaining dates for 2007 are:

13, 14 and 15 December 2007

Sunday Market

This market takes place each Sunday in the Town Hall Square.

Stall rental is at £25.00 per stall per day

Applications for stalls or to hold car boot sales can be downloaded from the Markets Application page or for more information email chestermarkets@chester.gov.uk.

Produce Market

Held in the Town Hall Square on the 1st Wednesday of every month , with an additional market on the 19th December.   Approximately 25 stalls selling a wide range of locally produced food and drink.   The produce has been grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, smoked or processed locally.

Stall rental is at £25.00 per stall per day.

Applications for stalls or to hold car boot sales can be downloaded from the Markets Application page or for more information email chestermarkets@chester.gov.uk.

Other Events

Chester Market also processes applications for Car Boot Sales and Themed Selling events

Applications for stalls or to hold car boot sales can be downloaded from the Markets Application page or for more information email chestermarkets@chester.gov.uk.