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 and an excellent Polish delicatessen, 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

Pot Fair
POT FAIR…..The County of Lancashire’s oldest and only Annual Pot Fair. It takes place on the Flag Market in front of Harris Museum, right in the heart of the City Centre.
In 2007 the event starts on Monday 3rd September and is open every day until and including Saturday 8th September.
The annual event brings together traders from the Potteries (Staffordshire) who sell their Pottery, China, Glassware, Pots and Pans.
Not only will you be amazed at the variety of goods on sale and the prices but you will love the wit and banter and on occasions the juggling skills of these traditional Pot Fair traders.
For opening times of this annual event visit www.preston.gov.uk and follow the links to the Markets page.

Flag Market
Until Sunday 6th January 2008 the Giant Wheel or Preston 'Eye' will be operating on the Flag Market. Standing 35 metres tall, the views from the top are spectacular.

Open 12.00 until 6.00 (midweek)
Open 11.00 until 7.00 (Saturday)
Open 12.00 until 4.00 (Sunday)
Late night shopping (shop hours)
Closed Christmas Day
Adults $3.00, Children £2.00

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 www.preston.gov.uk 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.