Market

Bishop’s Stortford Town Market

Bishop’s Stortford is a historic market town with a long tradition of town-centre trading. Our chartered market is a key part of the local community and offers a great shopping experience for residents and visitors alike.

Market Days and Times

Regular Market Days: Every Thursday and Saturday
Opening Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: The market is spread across South Street, Potter Street, Market Square, and North Street

Farmers and Crafts Market

We also host a Farmers and Crafts Market on the first Saturday of each month, from 9:30am to 1:30pm.
Here you’ll find locally-made crafts, artisan products, and fresh produce from regional farmers and makers.

Our Market Charter

Bishop’s Stortford Town Council and our market traders are committed to offering a high-quality market for everyone to enjoy.
We aim to provide:

• Friendly and helpful service

• A welcoming and inclusive environment

• A wide variety of goods and services

You can find a full copy of our Market Shopping Charter below.

Interested in Becoming a Trader?

We’re always looking for new traders to join our market. Whether you're starting a new business or expanding an existing one, a market stall can be a great opportunity.

Why Trade at Bishop’s Stortford Market?

• Start Small and Grow - Being a trader is an ideal way into retail for any budding entrepreneur
• Flexibility - Market trading allows you to be flexible and take your trade to your customers, without paying expensive long-term property leases, business rates and possibly service charges. You can also choose which days you would like to work
• Develop Your Skills - Trading allows you to be your own boss and develop self-discipline. It’s also a great way to build many other skills essential for business, such as sales and negotiation
• Connections - Market trading offers a great way of life in many aspects. You will have the opportunity to interact with the public, as well as fellow traders, building a great network of customers, colleagues and will play an integral part in helping to regenerate a local town

What We Offer New Traders

• Low-cost pitches for new traders to get started

• Special events and themed market days

• Supportive environment with clear communication from the Town Council

• Ongoing improvements to make the market even better for traders and shoppers

Get Started

Download our New Trader Pack and Application Form below. It includes:

• How to apply

• Payment tariffs

• Terms and conditions

If you have questions, please contact the Tourist Information Centre

Tel: 01279 715001
Email: market@bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk