trader info & faqs.
The Plaza is the centre of the market and is a great area for traders to hire a stall. Plaza traders help to create a varied and vibrant space, packed with unique products, local businesses and themed events.
The Plaza market stalls are available seven days a week, to those with Public Liability Insurance. Stalls are 183cm x 92cm in size, and can be rented individually or in multiples.
There is no minimum trading period for a Plaza stall – they can be hired simply for 1 day, or booked for a longer period depending on availability and your requirements.
Which traders are we looking for?
We favour craft, handmade, and organic produce as well as a range of other products and services that you would expect to find at any market. We particularly encourage local, fair trade and other goods that demonstrate a considerate approach to the environment.
The stalls are available for market traders who have Public Liability Insurance. (Organisations like NMTF offer this and it is available through multiple insurers online). Traders will also need to complete appropriate risk assessments and comply with health and safety policies.
Rates and Hours
Monday to Friday – £10
Saturday, Sunday or Bank Holidays – £15
Power costs £5 extra per day if required.
Rents are payable on arrival. Traders must trade in the following hours as a minimum:
Monday to Friday – Start by 9AM and not to close until 5PM.
Saturday – 10AM and not to close until 5PM.
The market will provide stall frames and tabletops for you to use. Stalls must be booked at least 7 days in advance. If you wish to cancel your stall please give 3 days notice.
How do I apply for a stall?
To apply for either a permanent or plaza stall, please fill in our application form via the Home Page or Stall Hire page. Once your form is received it will be assessed against the market criteria for suitability. If your application is approved, we will contact you with details of current stall availability. If you would like to discuss your application before sending in your form please contact us. Please make sure you will have Public Liability Insurance cover in place for your chosen dates, as we can not accept vendors who do not.
Stallholders are expected to abide by the market regulations as outlined in the application pack. In general we expect stallholders to supply and sell good quality products, show knowledge of the sourcing of their product, to be honest in all dealings, to ensure their stall is tidy and well presented, to open at all times during the mandatory market hours (9am – 5pm on weekdays and 10am – 5pm on Saturdays and Bank Holidays) and conduct themselves in a polite and professional manner
What is Public Liability Insurance?
This covers traders if they are liable for any damage to persons or property when trading in a public space. We require all stallholders to be covered to the value of £5,000,000 (£5 million) (known as Limit of Indemnity). A policy with a £5 million Limit of Indemnity costs between £60 – £120 per year and quotes can be compared on a variety of sites on the internet. Coverage is also available through membership of the National Market Traders Federation
When can I access my stall?
You can access your stall between 7am – 7pm on weekdays and 9am – 5.30pm on Saturdays and Bank Holidays. There is no access outside of these hours (including for deliveries).
How do I accept deliveries or unload my stock?
Loading and unloading facilities are available on Francis Street with easy access through to the stalls. The market square will be vehicle free during market hours. Delivery times are 7am – 7pm weekdays and 9am – 6pm on Saturdays and Bank Holidays.
What does the Open Market provide for stallholders?
The Open Market team will provide the full time management and cleaning of the market, with a senior member of staff on site at all times, CCTV security coverage, waste disposal, toilet facilities, regular management/stallholder meetings, inspections of stalls to maintain standards, a dedicated web site giving full information on the market and its events.
Hot Food Vendors must provide and comply with the following:
The Plaza market stalls are available seven days a week, to those with Public Liability Insurance. Stalls are 183cm x 92cm in size, and can be rented individually or in multiples.
There is no minimum trading period for a Plaza stall – they can be hired simply for 1 day, or booked for a longer period depending on availability and your requirements.
Which traders are we looking for?
We favour craft, handmade, and organic produce as well as a range of other products and services that you would expect to find at any market. We particularly encourage local, fair trade and other goods that demonstrate a considerate approach to the environment.
The stalls are available for market traders who have Public Liability Insurance. (Organisations like NMTF offer this and it is available through multiple insurers online). Traders will also need to complete appropriate risk assessments and comply with health and safety policies.
Rates and Hours
Monday to Friday – £10
Saturday, Sunday or Bank Holidays – £15
Power costs £5 extra per day if required.
Rents are payable on arrival. Traders must trade in the following hours as a minimum:
Monday to Friday – Start by 9AM and not to close until 5PM.
Saturday – 10AM and not to close until 5PM.
The market will provide stall frames and tabletops for you to use. Stalls must be booked at least 7 days in advance. If you wish to cancel your stall please give 3 days notice.
How do I apply for a stall?
To apply for either a permanent or plaza stall, please fill in our application form via the Home Page or Stall Hire page. Once your form is received it will be assessed against the market criteria for suitability. If your application is approved, we will contact you with details of current stall availability. If you would like to discuss your application before sending in your form please contact us. Please make sure you will have Public Liability Insurance cover in place for your chosen dates, as we can not accept vendors who do not.
Stallholders are expected to abide by the market regulations as outlined in the application pack. In general we expect stallholders to supply and sell good quality products, show knowledge of the sourcing of their product, to be honest in all dealings, to ensure their stall is tidy and well presented, to open at all times during the mandatory market hours (9am – 5pm on weekdays and 10am – 5pm on Saturdays and Bank Holidays) and conduct themselves in a polite and professional manner
What is Public Liability Insurance?
This covers traders if they are liable for any damage to persons or property when trading in a public space. We require all stallholders to be covered to the value of £5,000,000 (£5 million) (known as Limit of Indemnity). A policy with a £5 million Limit of Indemnity costs between £60 – £120 per year and quotes can be compared on a variety of sites on the internet. Coverage is also available through membership of the National Market Traders Federation
When can I access my stall?
You can access your stall between 7am – 7pm on weekdays and 9am – 5.30pm on Saturdays and Bank Holidays. There is no access outside of these hours (including for deliveries).
How do I accept deliveries or unload my stock?
Loading and unloading facilities are available on Francis Street with easy access through to the stalls. The market square will be vehicle free during market hours. Delivery times are 7am – 7pm weekdays and 9am – 6pm on Saturdays and Bank Holidays.
What does the Open Market provide for stallholders?
The Open Market team will provide the full time management and cleaning of the market, with a senior member of staff on site at all times, CCTV security coverage, waste disposal, toilet facilities, regular management/stallholder meetings, inspections of stalls to maintain standards, a dedicated web site giving full information on the market and its events.
Hot Food Vendors must provide and comply with the following:
- PLI up to £5 million
- Local authority registration letter
- Hygiene Certs
- Safety certs for all electrical and gas equipment.
- Risk assessments
- Fire extinguisher for your equipment
- Hand washing facilities for your stall
- 3m x 3m gazebo max.
- Exact menu items
- No hot drinks.
- No plastic bottled drinks
- No glass bottled drinks
- Paper or compostable packaging only