Dartford Markets

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.

Thursday and Saturday Markets

Fruit Veg Stall

The Thursday Market

is held in the car park of the Priory Shopping Centre (next to Sainsburys). It has approximately 220 stalls and much of it is under a covered canopy.

There is a wide range of goods on sale 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 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:

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, or for any other enquiry, please contact our Market Manager on 01322 343812, or by email at:markets@dartford.gov.uk.

 

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Farmers Markets

The Farmers Markets provide the chance to buy local produce straight from the farmers, producers and growers. Shoppers are able to buy a range of fresh goods such as, pies, apple juice, cider, honey, cheesecake, soap, wines, jams, plants, fruits and vegetables.

The Farmers Markets stand on Dartford High Street on the 3rd Friday of the month.

Dates are:

17 April 2009

15 May 2009

19 June 2009

17 July 2009

21 August 2009

18 September 2009

16 October 2009

20 November 2009

18 December 2009

 

Italian Market

An Italian Market will take place in Dartford High Street on Friday, 22 May 2009 and on Friday, 2 October 2009.

The High Street will be full of colourful stalls overflowing with fresh produce including breads, pastries, coffee, ice cream, cheeses, olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh pasta, pizza, wine, cold meats and Sicilian delicacies.

French Market

Delights of France return to Dartford on Friday 3rd April 2009. The High Street will once again be filled with the aromas of freshly cooked breads, crépes, cheeses, sausages and much more.

 

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