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Join Bromsgrove Market

If you’re thinking of starting or expanding a retailing business, why not start with a stall at the historic Bromsgrove Market in the High Street?

As the centerpiece of the town since 1200 (although only since 1317 for Tuesdays!), the market was put at the heart of the the recent heritage-grade redesign of the High Street as part of works to support town centre regeneration. Now new stalls in powered berths run the length of the High Street, with extra areas set aside for special events.

With high foot traffic Bromsgrove Market is a great place to trade.

Trading days

Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in the High Street.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

The market operates on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in the High Street and starts trading at 9am and finishes at 4pm.

We welcome all food traders to apply to trade at Redditch market; however, you will need to have the benefit of either a 4 or 5 star food rating to be accepted to trade.

All traders will need to complete an application form and provide proof of public liability insurance. Food traders will need to supply additional information such as food registration, gas and electrical certificates.

Application forms can be found by following the links below

Applications to trade at Redditch market are usually determined within a week, providing that all the required documentation has been submitted.

The fees vary according to which days you wish to trade, the size of your pitch, and if you’re a regular or casual trader. The full list of fees and charges can be found following the link below.

The pitches are 3m x 3m.

The gazebo and 2 tables are provided as part of the pitch fee. You can bring chairs and additional tables, but these must fit inside your allocated space. Equipment or articles outside of your space, may be permitted with the prior agreement of the market manager. 

Electricity is available at an additional cost. Generators are not allowed on the market.

Traders are permitted to start setting up from 6am. Some stalls take longer to set up than others, but you will need to be off at 8.45am and ready for trading at 9am

Payment will be taken via a chip and pin device by a member of the market staff on the day of the market and you’ll be given a receipt. No cash payments will be taken at Redditch market.

Location on the market is always a key factor, and we will always try to accommodate the traders wishes. However, existing traders have their established pitches, and priority will be given to the regular loyal traders.

As and when pitches in a more favourable location become available, they will be offered to the next senior market trader.

Yes, third party public liability insurance will be required to trade at Redditch market. Market traders need public liability insurance because it protects them from costly claims if a customer or member of the public gets injured or has their property damaged due to their stall or business activities.

Yes, free car or van parking is available for all traders. The space can accommodate all sizes of trading vehicles and is located 100m away from the market.

The market does offer a waste service which is an additional cost to the pitch fee and this cost can be found on the fees and charges link below.

Alternatively, you can take your waste home.

Traders usually must get approval from the market manager to change their listed products as we have a balance of trade policy.

Yes, there is. All traders’ vehicles will be issued with a vehicle permit from the market manager, which will allow vehicles to be on the market site until 8.45 am and not to return until 4pm.

No vehicle movements are permitted on the market site during the time of the market. Vehicles that fail to display their vehicle permit whilst on the market site and in the free parking area may be subject to civil enforcement.

There are toilet facilities adjacent to the market and two other sanitary facilities within 100m.

In the case of adverse weather, the market manager will contact all traders and advise them of the status of the market.

Any cancellation due to adverse weather will be in accordance with the adverse weather policy which can be found following the link below.

 

Documentation

Please ensure that you read all of the documentation applicable to your application first, before completing your application.

Food Trader Application Form

Non-Food Trader Application Form

Once a completed application form has been received this will be assessed by the Market Manager and if successful a Market traders information pack and trading agreement will be sent out.

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