Markets

Find out about markets in North Yorkshire, including their locations and operating days.

Knaresborough market

Knaresborough market is held every Wednesday from 7.30am until 3pm throughout the year, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Knaresborough 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, phone accessories and watch repairs, household essentials, pet products, fresh flowers, plants and much more.

Location

Information for market traders

It's a simple process to become a trader at Knaresborough market and we welcome new traders. Please complete the booking form to register your interest.

Market traders booking form

Allocating market pitches at Knaresborough depends on availability and what you plan to sell.

When you first attend as a trader, you will need to complete a casual trader registration form if you haven't already applied online. You will also need to provide a £5 million public liability insurance certificate, photographic ID and address details. Once everything is agreed you can start trading on the day. The markets officer will ask for payment at 8am on each day of trading. Once you trade with us on a regular basis you can become a permanent trader. The markets officer will discuss this with you and direct you to the appropriate paperwork. All permanent traders must pay by direct debit and casual traders by electronic payments.

See Knaresborough and Ripon market fees.

Ripon market

Ripon Thursday market

Ripon market is held every Thursday from 7.30am until 3pm throughout the year, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day.

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, phone accessories and watch repairs, household refillable essentials, fresh flowers, plants and much more.

Ripon Saturday market

Ripon also has a smaller market every Saturday from 7.30am until 2pm throughout the year, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day.

The Saturday market offers fruit and vegetables, locally grown plants and locally reared meat.

Location

Information for market traders

It's a simple process to become a trader at Ripon market and we welcome new traders. Please complete the booking form to register your interest.

Market traders booking form

Allocating market pitches at Ripon depends on availability and what you plan to sell.

When you first attend as a trader, you will need to complete a casual trader registration form if you haven't already applied online. You will also need to provide a £5 million public liability insurance certificate, photographic ID and address details. Once everything is agreed you can start trading on the day. The markets officer will ask for payment at 8am on each day of trading. Once you trade with us on a regular basis you can become a permanent trader. The markets officer will discuss this with you and direct you to the appropriate paperwork. All permanent traders must pay by direct debit and casual traders by electronic payments.

See Knaresborough and Ripon market fees.

Harrogate farmers' market

Harrogate farmers' market is held on every second Thursday of every month.

The farmers' markets are managed by Otley Town Partnership.

Yorkshire Farmers' Markets sell a wide range of wonderful fresh and organic produce, direct from producer and sourced as locally as possible.

Location

Cambridge Street, Harrogate, HG1 1RX.

Masham market

Masham market ​is held every Wednesday and Saturday.

The market is managed by Masham Parish Council.

Location

Market Place, Masham, Ripon, HG4 4DZ.

Charity pitches

These are available to charity or local voluntary groups at Ripon and Knaresborough markets.

There is one pitch available every week at Ripon (Thursday and Saturday) and Knaresborough (Wednesday) markets.

Organisations are permitted to bring a mixture of four or more of the following items in order to receive donations:

  • tombola
  • same day raffle
  • second hand books
  • bric-a-brac
  • handmade knitwear
  • homemade art and crafts. (including cards)
  • second hand toys
  • preserves and chutneys (plus pickles)
  • second hand clothing
  • promotion of charity club/membership
  • consideration towards product offer not listed (by permission only)
  • bakery, plants and eggs (not permitted)

For charity pitch enquiries please contact us.

Whitby open market

Whitby Open Market is held on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year, subject to weather conditions.

It is a small traditional market, where shoppers can find a variety of stalls including handcrafted silver jewellery, hats, clothing, antiques, art, bakery goods and hair-braiding.

On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, the Market Place is occupied by café seating.

Location

Whitby market is located in the historic Market Place in front of the prominent Grade II* Listed old Town Hall building between Sandgate and Church Street on the East Side of Whitby.

The market can be reached on foot from Whitby train and bus stations or Endeavour Wharf car park within 10 minutes and is five minutes on foot from Church Street car park.

Information for market traders

Whitby market is open to applications for both casual and regular traders.

If you are thinking of becoming a market trader, please contact us to discuss the products you would like to sell.

All traders must complete an application form which will be provided by the Market Superintendent and adhere to the Open Market Regulations.

See the Whitby open market bad weather protocol.

Scarborough Market Hall and Vaults

Scarborough Market Hall and Vaults has undergone a £2.7 million refurbishment creating a fresh and modern market whilst still retaining the authentic character and feel of a traditional market in an attractive, historic building. The market hall is open Monday to Saturday, from 8am to 5pm.

The refurbishment has seen the addition of a mezzanine floor and a food court with a choice of eateries along with a range of unique shops selling bespoke gifts, handmade jewellery, art, photography, honey and much more.

The main hall provides a butcher, baker, delicatessen and a choice of greengrocers as well as men and women’s clothing. The hall also has regular casual trader stalls selling a variety of products such as jewellery, slate art, crocheted blankets and art photography.

The Vaults underneath the Market Hall is a labyrinth of exciting shops with antiques, home furnishings, handmade gifts, second-hand books, collectables and much more.

As well as a shopping destination, the Market Hall is also fast becoming a cultural venue with a programme of upcoming music and events.

Find out more from the Scarborough Market Hall website.

Selby market

Selby market is held on a Monday. It was established in the 14th century by the Monks of the Abbey. It is now run by Selby Town Council.

Location

Selby market is held in the heart of Selby.

More information

Selby Town Council
Town Hall,
York Street,
Selby,
YO8 4AJ
01757 708449
admin@selbytowncouncil.co.uk

Website: Selby Town Council

Tadcaster market

Tadcaster market is held on Thursdays.

Location

The Social Club car park, off Chapel Street, Tadcaster.

More information

This market is provided by:

Tadcaster Social Club,
49 Chapel Street,
Tadcaster,
LS24 9AR
01937 833498

Selby farmers market

Selby farmers market is held on the third Saturday of every month. You will find a wide variety of products and stalls.

More information

Selby farmers market is managed by Selby Town Council.

Pickering market

Pickering market is held every Monday. It is popular with both locals and tourists.

Location

The Market is in Pickering Market Place.

Kirkbymoorside market

Kirkbymoorside Market is held every Wednesday.

Location

It is held on the cobbles of Kirkbymoorside main street.

Find out more

Kirkbymoorside weekly market is run by the War Memorial Hall Committee. For further details contact 01439 772321.

Table top sale

You will also find an indoor table top sale and café each Wednesday in the memorial hall. The market is easy to find – about 600 metres from the roundabout on the A170 and the Town Farm car park is only a few metres from the Market Place.

Helmsley market

Helmsley market is held each Friday.

Location

It is held in Helmsley Market Square. Parking is available at Cleveland Way carpark (long stay).

More information

Please contact us for more information.

Malton market

Malton market operates every Saturday. There are two livestock markets on Tuesday and Friday each week and regular farmers markets.

Location

Malton Market is situated in the Market Place, right in the centre of town. You will find free parking is available for a maximum of two hours.

More information

Malton weekly market is run by Malton and Norton Community Interest Co (CIC). To book a pitch, call 01653 692849.

Information for market traders at Pickering and Helmsley markets

We operate the markets in Pickering each Monday and Helmsley each Friday. 

  • you will need to bring your own stall when trading on our markets
  • to rent a pitch on either market (either casually or on a regular basis) you need to pay a fee, produce the required documents (insurance, and so on) complete a  Trading Agreement form (pdf / 754 KB) and read the  market rules (pdf / 821 KB)
  • you can rent pitches on the day or by a regular arrangement
  • you must then return the agreement to us - contact us to return your form
  • we will consider what you sell and whether there are similar traders on the market - if you are offered the opportunity to trade on the markets, you must have read the market rules and completed a trading agreement
  • pitch fees cost £25
  • if you are a charity and want to have a pitch in Helmsley Market Place on a Friday, or in Pickering Market Place on a Saturday morning, please contact us

Bedale market

Bedale market is held each Tuesday.

Location

It takes place in the Market Place - postcode DL8 1EQ.

More information

This market is operated by Bedale Town Council.

Easingwold market

Easingwold market is held each Friday.

Location

It is held in the Market Place - postcode YO61 3AA.

Easingwold farmers’ market

Easingwold farmers’ market is held every third Wednesday monthly.

Location

It is held in the Market Place - postcode YO61 3AA.

Northallerton market

Northallerton market is held every Wednesday and Saturday.

Location

It is held on Northallerton High Street - postcode DL7 8QR.

More information

Please contact us for more information.

Stokesley market

Stokesley market is held every Friday.

Location

It is held on Stokesley High Street - postcode TS9 5DG.

More information

This market is operated by Stokesley Town Council.

Stokesley farmers’ market

Stokesley farmers’ market is held on the first Saturday for each month.

Location

It is held on Stokesley High Street - postcode TS9 5DG.

More information

This market is operated by Northern Dales Farmers’ Markets.

Thirsk market

Thirsk market is held every Monday and Saturday, including bank holidays.

Location

It is held in Thirsk Market Place.

More information

Please contact us for more information.

Skipton market

Skipton market is held on each Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Location

It takes place on Skipton High Street – postcode BD23 1JX.

More information

This market is operated by Skipton Town Council

Skipton artisan market

Skipton artisan market is held on the first Sunday of the month.

Location

It takes place at the Canal Basin – postcode BD23 1LH.

Settle market

Settle market is held each Tuesday.

Location

It takes place at the Market Place – postcode BD24 9EJ.

More information 

This market is operated by Settle Town Council.

Grassington farmers’ market

Grassington farmers’ market is held on the third Sunday of the month.

Location

It takes place at the village centre – postcode BD23 5AQ.

Richmond indoor market

This market is held every Monday to Saturday from 9am to 3.30pm, and every Sunday from 10am to 3.30pm, at the Market Hall.

Location

Market Place, Richmond, DL10 4JJ.

More information

This market is managed by Richmond Town Council.

Richmond outdoor market

Richmond outdoor market is held every Saturday and Wednesday in Richmond Market Place.

Location

Market Place, Richmond, DL10 4JJ.

More information

This market is managed by Richmond Town Council.

Reeth outdoor market

Reeth outdoor market is held every Friday.

Location

Market Square, Reeth, DL11 6SZ.

More information

Find out more about Reeth outdoor market.

Leyburn outdoor market

Leyburn outdoor market is held every Friday.

Location

Market Place, Leyburn, DL8 5AE.

More information

Find out more about Leyburn outdoor market.