Shopping and Markets

from Group Travel Today issue3, 2023

Yorkshires’ Finest

Shopaholics it’s time to get out and about, here are some great places to pick up some bargains, and make a whole day of it, afternoon tea anyone ?

Award-winning historical markets welcome shoppers to Oswestry

Oswestry is an ancient, market town in northwest Shropshire, close to the Welsh border, and is the birthplace of the muchlauded World War One poet, Wilfred Owen

Awards 2023, the judges were impressed with the eclectic range of wares from fishmongers, delicatessens to fashion and haberdashery.

The Jubilee Hall, which houses the Jubilee Market, was designed and built in 1904 by Bedells and Lander in the heart of Covent Garden and gained Grade 2 listed status after a renovation programme in the 1980’s Nowadays, the market has a wide variety of eclectic arts and crafts stalls, to antiques and general market items spread over three different markets during a sevenday trading period. Jubilee

Market is instantly recognisable with its exciting atmosphere, flags and brass Jubilee Hall Market signage From the moment you arrive, you are caught up in the hustle and bustle of traders offering diverse products from all across the UK. Jubilee Market has plenty to offer to pre booked groups for a fabulous shopping trip including discounted shopping for groups, guided walking tours of Covent Garden, a snack bar and restaurant for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea for your groups Local coach drop off and public toilets are a short walking distance away

Visit Ju bileema rket. co.uk ‘shopping trips’ or email Barry at info@jubileemarket.co. uk for full groups b ooking details.

During the summer, many visitors come to the spectacular annual August Oswestry hot air balloon carnival or takeover Food and Drink festival in July, spilling over into street market stalls, showcasing the best artisan food and drink from all over Shropshire and North Wales. For locals and visitors alike though Oswestry is synonymous with awardwinning markets, with the original markets dating back 800 years. The Oswestry Indoor Market was honoured with a recent prestigious award from The British Mark

The Artisan Market is on the social calendar for all local foodies: held on the last Friday of the month Local traders include fresh pies and pastries, alongside a wide selection of fresh cured meat, cakes and crafts.

The Indoor Market on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays is perfect on rainy, colder days, where you can browse to your heart’s content. With over 40 independent businesses, there is something for everyone. Once you have browsed why not enjoy their cafes or choose from a range of mouth-watering street food treats www.oswestryma rket. co.uk

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