Herefordshire Towns host weekly street markets all year round, offering local products to suit everyone’s lifestyle and budget. Farmers markets, retail stalls, produce from local artisan food and drink producers, arts and crafts fayres, antique and collectable fairs, plant markets, Christmas markets and the list goes on. We have selected the regular markets below but keep an eye on our What’s on page for one off specials throughout the year.
A Bit About Charter Markets
Charter markets in Herefordshire trace their origins back to medieval times when they were established through royal charters. These markets, governed by formal documents issued by monarchs, granted specific rights and privileges. Their deep historical roots make them significant in the economic and social history of these towns.
Many of these market towns boast historical buildings and market squares that reflect their longstanding traditions and the markets continue to support local economies by providing venues for small producers and artisans. Despite their centuries-old heritage, Herefordshire’s charter markets remain vibrant centres of community life and economic activity, adapting to contemporary needs while preserving tradition.
- HAY-ON-WYE – Trading for over 700 years, Hay Market is a truley traditional town market open on Thursdays every week, but from April to October it takes place on Saturdays too.
Website haymarkets.co.uk - LEOMINSTER – Currently trading from Etnam Street Car Park while its usual Corn Square location is undergoing repairs. The Charter Market on a Friday morning consists of a range of stalls each week. Leominster Farmers Market takes place on the second Saturday of each month with regular stall holders including plethora of edible delights.
Website leominstertowncouncil.gov.uk/markets-and-events - HEREFORD – In High Town each week on Wednesday and Saturdays you will find the retails market sprawled out around the central shopping area with a wide variety of wares and edibles. On Thursdays there is a speciality Produce & Craft market, and this also takes place on first Saturday of each month.
Website herefordshire.gov.uk/things/markets-high-town-hereford - ROSS-ON-WYE – The Charter for this historic market was granted by King Stephen in the 12th Century and can be found under and around the Market House. The Market is open twice weekly on Thursday and Saturday.
Website rosstc-herefordshire.gov.uk/market - KINGTON – Kington Market, held in the historic Market Hall are every Friday and Third Saturday of the month.
Website kingtontowncouncil.gov.uk/Markets - LEDBURY – Ledbury Charter Market is held in and around the Market House, weekly on Tuesday & Saturday.
Website ledburytowncouncil.gov.uk/en-gb/what-we-do/ledbury-charter-market
Find more local markets here and one off and speciality markets here eatsleepliveherefordshire.co.uk/whats-on-in-herefordshire