Markets

Market Stall

There are two regular markets managed by Ashford Borough Council.

Ashford Street Market

If you’re looking bargains Ashford Street Market is the place for you. Based on the Lower High Street, you can find something for everyone, with omore than two dozen stalls there’s plenty to choose from.

 

Find gifts from Grandma, nick nacks for nephews, a jumper for Dad, a handbag for Mum, the perfect tool for Grandad or jewellery for your teenage sister. You can also buy fresh fruit and vegetables, delicious fresh bread and cakes and there’s a butcher too.

 

If you get peckish while you shop there are hot food vendors selling jacket potatoes, hot dogs delicious doughnuts and more.

 

The market operates from 8.30am to 4pm.

 

Day Time Example of Stalls on offer
Tuesday 8.30am – 4pm Baker. Hot Potatoes, Handbags and Luggage, Hot Dogs, Butcher, Household Goods, Plants and Gardening, CD's/DVD's, Mobile Phones Accessories, Clothing, Doughnuts
Friday 8.30am – 4pm Fruit and Vegetables,  Hot Dogs, Fresh Flowers, Handbags and Luggage, Clothing, Butcher,  CDs/DVD's, Hardware, Household Goods, Plants and Gardening, Lingerie, Fudge, Olives, Watches, Eggs, Mobile Phones Accessories, Ethnic Gifts, Doughnuts
Saturday 8.30am – 4pm Fruit and Veg, Hot Potatoes, Hot Dogs, Fresh Flowers, Fudge, Jewellery, Clothing, Butcher, Confectionery, Mobile Phones Accessories, Watches, Eggs,  Bags, Gifts, Computer Equipment, Fabrics, Tools, Baker, Olives, Ethnic Gifts, Hardware,

Household Goods, Plants and Gardening, CD's/DVD's, Doughnuts

(variety can differ week to week)

Tenterden High Street Market

Located in the High Street of this historic Cinque Port town the market can be found in two areas - outside the Town Hall and the Natwest Bank - and operates on Fridays only. 

 

Day Time Range of Stalls
Friday 8.00am – 2pm

Fish, Game, Organic Butcher, Olives, Cheeses, Plants, Eggs, Fruit and Vegetables, Cakes, Whole Foods, Household Items, Silver Jewellery, Magnetic Jewellery, Handmade Ethnic Clothing, French Baker, Gifts, Artworks and Antiques

(variety can differ week to week)

Farmers Markets

VineyardBeing in the heart of the Garden of England, it should come as no surprise that there is a wealth of good quality locally grown produce on our doorstep. You can visit the local farmers markets, held regularly in the villages, where fresh local produce can be bought directly from local growers.

 

There are also many companies producing goods made from regional ingredients, details of which can be found on the Produced in Kent website. Produced in Kent are dedicated to raising the profile of everything produced in the county.

 

Accommodation providers in the Heart of Kent holiday guide can also display a special symbol when they offer locally produced food to their guests.

 

Farmers Market Location Days and Times Contact
Egerton Egerton Millennium Village Hall Friday 2pm - 4.30pm 01233 756286
Rolvenden St Mary's Church and Village Hall Thursday 9.30am - 12pm 01797 270689
Warehorne Warehorne Village Hall 4th Sunday of the month 10am - 1pm 01233 733718
Wittersham Wittersham Village Hall Tuesday 9am - 11am 01797 270689/01797 270122
Wye Village Green 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month 9am -12pm 01233 813303

 

Don't forget to try the delicious wines, ciders and apple juices at one of the award winning vineyards in the borough during your visit.  Biddenden Vineyards and the Chapel Down Winery both offer tours and tastings, as well as gift shops and eating facilities.  Contact the Tourist Information Centre in Ashford for more details.

How to Become a Market Trader

If you are interested in trading at either Ashford or Tenterden Market you will need to complete a Market Trading Application. You will also need a trading license or consent.  If you wish to trade at Tenterden Market you will need Street Trading Consent, if you wish to trade at Ashford Market you will need a Street Trading Licence, view our Street Trading webpage for more information.

Further Information

For further information about Markets please contact James Hann:

Email: james.hann@ashford.gov.uk

Telephone: 01233 330721

This webpage was updated on 11/18/2011

 

Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre
Tannery Lane, Ashford TN23 1PL
Telephone: 01233 331111
Email: customer.care@ashford.gov.uk or view our contact us page.
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