Night market in St Nicholas Street pitches up after two years
Located next to St Nicholas Market, this event will be spread across St Nicholas Street, Corn Street, Exchange Avenue and All Saints Lane, bringing the Old City to life.
“The night market has always been very popular, with residents and visitors coming to enjoy the food and drink and bringing the Old City to life. Now that it’s back after a break of almost 2 and a half years, it’s the perfect The event stats from 5pm to 10pm visitors will opportunity to enjoy a night out with the family be able to enjoy a wide selection of stalls and take in everything the night market has selling food and drinks from local producers to offer.” and suppliers. The market promotes sustainability and intends to build on Bristol’s The return of the night market coincides with Gold Sustainable Food City status. the first edition of the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) Night-Time Economy There will also be family-friendly Summit, set to take place on 7th and 8th April entertainment throughout the evening, at Bristol Beacon. This two-day event will including a musical line-up featuring local include over 100 speakers and will see musicians and DJs, dance classes, circus delegates from all over the world come to performers, light installations, a garden party, Bristol to see what makes the city so special. lantern workshops and more. Carly Heath, Night-Time Economy Advisor The indoor market, home to an eclectic mix of said: “I’m thrilled that the night market is independent traders, will be open to returning to Bristol, and just in time for the city shoppers throughout the evening, with a to host the NTIA Night-Time Economy range of unique gifts, quality crafts, fashion, Summit. It’s great to see the night-time accessories, books, records and food on offer economy and hospitality sector coming back from over 60 stalls. to life. This family-friendly event will invite Bristolians back into the Old City helping Plus many shops within the neighbouring to reanimate the area and give people the streets are also expected to stay open for late chance to enjoy some amazing locally p night shopping in support of the local event. roduced street food.” Councillor Craig Cheney, Deputy Mayor and Traders wanting to take part in the event have Cabinet Member for Finance, Governance, until 11th March to apply online. Property and Culture said in an Online statement: “Markets are a great way of The Night Market is being delivered as one of supporting local, independent small the activities under the City Centre and High businesses across the region, and provide a Streets Recovery and Renewal programme, welcoming environment as people return to funded by Bristol City Council and the West of the city centre and our high streets following England Combined Authority’s Love our High the pandemic. Street project. 28 Subscribe to Bristol Weekly Magazine at www.directlocalbristol/bristolonline
