Markets
2009 Southern Regional Winner of the "Greenest Market Competition"
Dartford has a fantastic tradition of hosting markets and as well as holding traditional weekly markets on Thursdays and Saturdays a number of speciality markets including French, Italian and Farmers Markets are taking place throughout the year.
Our regular markets...
The Thursday Market 
is held in the car park of the Priory Shopping Centre (next to Sainsburys) from 8.30am to 3.30pm. It has approximately 220 stalls and much of it is under a covered canopy.
There is a wide range of goods on sale including fresh fish and shellfish as well as several food and drink concessions for those who want some refreshment whilst shopping.
The Saturday Market
is held in Dartford High Street from 9am to 5pm and is extremely popular with shoppers and traders.
It is smaller than the Thursday Market with about 100 stalls, but also sells a large selection of goods.
Typical items available at Dartford Markets:
- Food - fruit & greengrocery, frozen foods, fresh meat, fresh fish and shellfish, groceries, sweets
- Fashion - mens, ladies & childrens' clothes, sportswear, shoes, trainers, accessories
- Jewellery - gold, silver, costume jewellery, watches
- Home & garden - garden plants, cut flowers, garden furniture, kitchenware, linen, curtains, electrical goods, computer hardware/software, carpets, cd's & tapes
- Refreshments - hot & cold drinks, sandwiches, rolls, cakes, burgers & oriental cuisine
The Market management team are members of the Dartford Town Against Crime (D-TAC) scheme, which is committed to making the retail environment a better and safer place to trade and shop. Further details about the scheme can be found on the CDRP Website.
Enquiries
To find out more about renting a pitch on either of Dartford's Markets, click here PDF, 82.84 KB.
For any other enquiry, please contact our Market Manager on 01322 343812, or by email to markets@dartford.gov.uk.
Farmers' Markets 
The Farmers' Markets provide the chance to buy local produce straight from the farmers, producers and growers and typically produced from a 30 mile radius of Dartford. Shoppers are able to buy a range of fresh goods such as bread, cake, plants, jams, preserves, potatoes, eggs, seasonal fruit and vegetables and plants.
The Farmers' Markets provide the chance to buy local produce straight from the farmers, producers and growers and typically produced from a 30 mile radius of Dartford. Shoppers are able to buy a range of fresh goods such as bread, cake, plants, jams, preserves, potatoes, eggs, seasonal fruit and vegetables and plants.
The Farmers' Markets take place in Dartford High Street on the 3rd Friday of the month open to the public 10am to 2pm.
Next Farmers' Market:
- Friday 19 April 2013
- Friday 17 May 2013
- Friday 21 June 2013
- Friday 19 July 2013
For further information about Farmers Markets in Kent visit www.kfma.org.uk
Speciality markets...
Christmas Markets
- Check here for dates for Christmas 2013
For more information about Christmas shopping, markets and events in Dartford click here.
Italian Market
Friday 22 March 2013, 9am to 5pm
Visit Dartford High Street for a true taste of the Mediterranean.
French Market
Date to be advised
The High Street will once again be filled with the aromas of freshly cooked breads, crépes, cheeses, sausages and much more.