Speciality markets

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For information about when the different markets are held please visit the links below or view our markets and shopping dates page

Farmers market

Cheese stall

The farmers market is held on the third Friday of each month 9am until 4pm in Northgate, Town Centre.

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.

We are now part of the NEEFM group, they have a dedicated website which lists all FARMA accredited markets in the North East of England - NEEFM website [external link]

Craft fair

Craft fair

Our craft fair is also held on the third Friday of every month, along with the Farmer's Market between 9am and 4pm in Northgate, Town Centre. If you are on the lookout for unique items and rarities, this is definitely worth a visit.

Sunday People's Market

The Sunday People's Market is held on the first Sunday of each month between 11am and 4pm on Blackwellgate, Town Centre. The goods sold on this market are distinct from our regular Saturday and Monday markets.

For further information on these markets, please email: dspm.darlington@live.co.uk 

Summer Spectacular

Market Stalls on High Row

Darlington's biggest annual market event of the year (each August), with a full range of market stalls from around the world to fill the town centre, including a full programme of entertainment and music.

Christmas markets

Speciality markets

Our Christmas spectacular and Christingle markets fall in line with the late night Christmas shopping in Darlington's busy town centre. Along with festive entertainment and children’s fair ground rides there will be stalls providing mulled wine and roasted chestnut to shoppers which will add to the festive atmosphere of the markets.

The Christmas markets create a warm, friendly, fun and festive atmosphere that encourages shoppers to get into the festive spirit!

Livestock market 

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 01325 464529.

For more information about any of the above markets, please email markets@darlington.gov.uk or call 01325 461 770.