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Market
Hall
The
indoor market operates on two floors, is linked to the open market and has escalators,
lifts and walkways. The lower floor of the market hall is dedicated to food and
comprises of 75 stalls and shops selling fresh fruit and vegetables (much of which
is produced locally), meat, fish, health foods, sweets, cooked meats, bread and
confectionery and traditional Lancashire foods such as black puddings and tripe.
We even have a stall specialising in more exotic fruit, vegetables and spices, plus much, much more.
The
upper floor of the indoor market is dedicated to non-food items with the exception
of a first class café situated overlooking the Open market. There are 60 stalls
selling an amazing variety of goods and services including haberdashery, childrenswear,
jewellery, material, handbags, luggage, sportswear, home brew kits, household
goods, coats, hair fashion accessories, cosmetics, cards, underwear and nightwear
and much, much more.
Opening
days and times:
Monday to Saturday 8.00am until 5.30pm
(core trading hours: 9.00 until 5.00)
Open
Market
4
days a week the splendid Victorian canopy next to the Market Hall comes to life
with a traditional open market. Over 140 stalls can be accommodated in this central
location right in the heart of Preston Town Centre. The Market is full of character,
colour and charm but perhaps of more importance, excellent goods, quality service,
bargains and more. Each stall is designed to entice the shoppers and the browsers,
or simply those walking through the town. Again the market is particularly ideal
for the disabled, with special parking bays surrounding the market.
Opening
days and times:
Mon, wed, Fri and Sat 9.00am until 4.00pm
Car
Boot/ Flea Market
Every
Tuesday and Thursday the Victorian open market site is transformed into one of
the region's largest and most popular car boot and flea markets. With
over 160 stalls and car boot spaces, the atmosphere is simply magic. Crowds flock
to the market searching for that bargain hidden amongst the thousands of items
being sold. If you love browsing and searching for valuables, collectibles or
even toys to keep the kids happy, then this is the market for you.
Opening days and times:
Tues and Thurs 8.00am until 3.00pm |
Pleasure
Fair
Whitsuntide
(Spring Bank Holiday) and what a transformation! Over the bank holiday weekend
the Market site and the historic Flag market site fills with the music, colour,
laughter and screams of a fabulous Pleasure fair. From the Big wheel to the waltzers
and dodgems and the fast, stomach churning thrill rides, the fair takes over the
market site. Crowds by the thousands flock into the town centre to visit and enjoy
one of the few remaining town centre fun fairs. The candy floss, burgers and popcorn
all add to the fun of Preston's gigantic fun fair.
For opening times and dates contact the Market Office on 01772 906048.
Flag Market
The original historic market site is now used throughout the year for a multitude of events and activities including:
Specialist Markets, Fun Fairs, Music events, Community Events, Ice Skating, Christmas Lights Switch On and much much more.
For the latest information on what’s due to take place visit http://www.preston.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/markets/ and follow the links to the Market and Flag Market.
Bags For Life
Preston Market is now one of the greenest markets in the Country. In an attempt at trying to reduce the number of plastic bags that end up at landfill sites, you can now collect your free 'bag for life' from the traders on the market or direct from the Market office, whilst supplies last.
VOTE FOR BRITAINS FAVOURITE MARKET
We are looking for you to support Preston Markets bid to become Britain’s favourite market. To register your vote simply visit www.nabma.com and type in Preston on the voting page. |
