York Markets

(York, North Yorkshire, England, UK)



York MarketsThe historic markets in York are full of character and atmosphere and are an integral part of local life providing the perfect place to find a genuine bargain. They are also an interesting place to browse and feature a large and varied selection of stalls, situated in the city centre and also in quieter areas of York.

The markets provide a particularly enjoyable way to shop, for both experienced and novice market bargain hunters. It is worth noting that most market stands in York do not usually accept credit cards for purchases. Prices are not generally fixed and so friendly haggling is often a good idea, to try and reduce the price.



York Markets

Newgate Market

Address: Newgate, York, YO1, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 551355
Located in the heart of York city centre, Newgate Market is one of the oldest markets in the country, dating back many hundreds of years. Next to York's Parliament Street, the Newgate Market is full of interesting market stalls, selling an enormous variety of market goods, including fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, fish, bread, cakes, flowers, plants, dried goods, fabrics, books, clothes, handicrafts and general market bric-a-brac. Newgate Market regularly attracts in excess o 120 market stalls and is held in the largest single pedestrianised area in the whole of Europe.
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 16:00

York Farmers' Markets

Address: Parliament Street, York, England
York's popular Farmers' Markets are held on Parliament Street, in central York. Attracting farmers, growers and food producers from an enormous distance around York city, the York Farmers' Markets are one of the most popular food markets in the York area. Selling produce directly to the public ensure that the prices are extremely low and the York Farmers' Markets usually attract large crowds of eager shoppers and market bargain hunters. All the good sold at the York Farmers' Markets have been produced by the market stallholder.
Open hours: markets are usually held on the 29th of each month

Other regular markets held in York include: