Charter Market

MARKET MAGIC

St Albans has an extraordinary history. With a rich Roman past, it’s been home to many fascinating people who have influenced the city and shaped the culture of modern Britain. But it’s the market that is at the heart of the St Albans story.

For over 500 years it has been a regular fixture, trading every Wednesday and Saturday, attracting and uniting locals and those in neighbouring areas. Whilst today, an eclectic mix of traders offer fresh produce, diverse artisan goods and world foods, this was not the case in earlier times where streets and areas were dedicated to the sale of certain goods such as fish by the bucket and also cattle & iron. Come rain, wind or snow, traders are there offering everything you could want or need. Legacy family businesses sit side by side with local start-ups looking to kick-start their business journey. The market is a weekly focal point for locals and a huge draw for people from far and wide who are attracted by its buzzing atmosphere, in which to purchase quality goods.

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In more recent years the market offering has expanded to include fringe markets, like the Inside Out pop-up event, each Friday where local businesses join traders and food stalls. Sundays play host to a rotation of diverse market events including Sustainable, World,

Farmers and Vintage

markets.