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
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:
- Food - fruit & greengrocery, frozen foods, fresh meat, fish, 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
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.
Christmas Markets
Following the successful extra markets over previous years, Christmas Markets will again be held in the High Street on Mondays this year.
The Market dates for 2008 will be: Monday 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd December.
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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.
Farmers’ markets will be in Dartford High Street on every 3rd Friday of the month from 10am until 2pm up until Christmas with the exception of October (see Italian), dates to look out for are:
- 18 July
- 15 August
- 19 September
- 21 November
- 19 December
Italian Market
An Italian Market will take place in Dartford High Street between 9am-4pm on Friday, 3 October 2008.
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
There are no more French markets planned for this year. Check back here for more information in the future.
