Bromsgrove Market lauded as ‘champions’

Bromsgrove Market has received national recognition for its recent campaign to celebrate its ‘market town’ history, as well as its loyal traders and customers.

The recognition comes from the National Association of British Markets (NABMA) after a successful ‘Love Your Local Market’ (LYLM) campaign.

Bromsgrove Market was awarded as one of eight accolades of ‘LYLM Champions’ for the 2025 campaign.

David Preston, Chief Executive of NABMA, said: “This year’s LYLM has once again proven the value of markets at the heart of our communities. Across the country, we’ve seen creative, inclusive and joyful campaigns that celebrate the diversity, resilience, and spirit of our traders and market teams. The 2025 Champions exemplify what makes markets special — bringing together tradition and innovation to support local economies and social connection.

This included putting on community events alongside the market and filling the Council's social media channels with stories from the traders as well as quotes on why they love coming to Bromsgrove.

NABMA judges said: “Bromsgrove’s campaign was full of heart. Through daily trader posts and community storytelling, they gave centre stage to as many traders as they could like Martin’s Fishmongers and Barrett’s Fruiterers. The tone was authentic and upbeat, and the campaign cleverly used #MadeByMarkets to reinforce local identity. Bromsgrove also encouraged customers to share their market moments, building two-way engagement.

“The campaign was supported by active social media from Bromsgrove District Council on Facebook and their @betterbromsgrove Instagram channel — giving consistent, friendly visibility to local traders throughout LYLM2025.”

Leader of Bromsgrove District Council and Portfolio Holder for Strategic Partnerships, Economic Development and Enabling, Cllr. Karen May, said: “Bromsgrove Market being lauded on a national scale is fabulous for the town. Bromsgrove is a historic market town, and the community still love and support the market, so to have it praised nationally is a proud moment for everyone involved. With continued support we can make Bromsgrove Market better than ever before!”

Market days are Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9am-4pm, follow our social media channels to find out which traders will be there the night before each trading day.

Entrepreneurs and traders who are interested in the opportunities the market offers can visit https://www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/market for more information.