Darlington Borough Council and its market traders welcome you to Darlington Market.
We are proud of our reputation for offering good value for money and a first class service to our customers - We endeavour to put you and your needs first and provide you with a high quality service.
Our range of markets are designed to complement each other and add to the liveliness and diversity of the town centre. You’ll discover good old fashioned service and advice, a wide range of goods, excellent value for money backed up by our markets “Customer Charter”.
Please contact our markets department if you have any questions - markets@darlington.gov.uk or 01325 388691.
The Markets we operate are:
The Covered Victorian Market (Monday – Saturday, 8am to 5pm)
The General Open Market (Monday, Thursday and Saturday, 9am – 5pm)
The Farmers Market (Third Friday of every month, 9am – 5pm)
The Craft Fair (Second Friday of every month, 9am – 5pm)
The Christingle Market (Annually, 1pm - 8pm)
French and Continental Markets (Twice a year)
Pot Fair
Livestock Market
The Victorian Market operates Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm all year round
This wonderful building has been successfully trading since 1863, providing shoppers with a variety of food and non-food items. Many of the stallholders presently here have been trading for over 50 years, with a lot of the shops being passed down from generation to generation.
There are 73 stalls and 18 shops to cater for all your needs. Flowers, fresh meat, hardware, clothing, jewellery, cards and gifts are a small sample of the many goods on offer.
After shopping why not relax in one of our varied selection of eateries which includes a pavement café overlooking the picturesque market square.
Each Monday, Thursday and Saturday between 9am and 5pm, the town centre comes alive as traders offer an unrivalled selection of wares such as: household goods, fabrics, carpets and clothing. The market has a heritage stretching back over 1000 years, so enjoy shopping in its unique atmosphere. The market is currently located in Tubwell Row, East Row, West Row and Horsemarket and wraps around the covered market.
At each market, we offer local non-profit organisations and fund raisers the chance to take up a free gazebo. The “Charity Stall” is generally manned by a team of dedicated, enthusiastic volunteers. If you would like more information about the Charity Stall, please contact us.
The Farmer’s Market is held on the third Friday of each month 9am until 5pm in West Row.
Introduced in September 2000, this market is designed to offer local farmers and producers the opportunity to trade directly with the residents and shoppers of Darlington. We are accredited members of the Farm and Retail Markets Association and so traders must be involved in the production of their goods.
Our regular visitors eagerly look forward to the market, and the range of goods available includes meat, vegetables, preserves, pies and cheeses.
Our newly established craft fair is held on the second Friday of every month between 9am and 5pm in West Row. If you are on the lookout for unique items and rarities, this is definitely worth a visit.
The Christingle Market is an annual event, held to support the town centre late night shopping initiative. Location and dates vary from year to year, but generally they are on the last few Thursdays before Christmas and ideal for that last minute special gift.
This popular market is run twice a year for three days, with food, gifts and various craft items available for sale.
Our first Pot Fair was held at West Row between June 4-9 2007. It was a huge success and we are currently negotiating further dates.
This market is operated by the Darlington Farmers Auction Mart Company Limited and is situated at Clifton Road, near to Bank Top railway station.
For more information contact Stephen Aitken on 01325 464529.