Preston Markets effortlessly combines the city's long-established and traditional traders with new and contemporary stalls and cafés. The result is a one-stop location for fresh, local, and quality groceries; exciting and modern product lines; and places to eat in or take away.
Market Hall
Preston's Market Hall offers an abundance of fresh and local produce, on top of cafés and independent shops.
Shop
Venture inside the Market Hall and you will find a selection of goods including hair and beauty products, wigs, bags, jewellery, and mobile phone accessories.
After fresh and local produce? Then look no further. The Market Hall is jam-packed with traders selling fresh meat, fish, cheese, bread, vegetables, fruit, and dairy products; all you need in one convenient location.
Eat and drink
Take a relaxing break and tuck into a tasty cake and coffee or enjoy a spot of lunch. The Market Hall has a variety of places to unwind in, where you can enjoy quality food and drink. Whether you're after fine wine and cheese, some real ale, or a full English breakfast, the Market Hall is the place to go.
There are also plenty of take away options, ideal for lunch breaks or to take home with you.
Find what you're looking for at one of the Market Hall's cafés or bars:
The new Box Market, opposite the Market Hall, offers a fresh shopping experience. Taking inspiration from markets in London, the Box Market features different vendors, trading out of upgraded shipping containers; unlike anywhere else in the northwest.
Shop
The Box Market currently hosts boxes trading in locally brewed ales to takeaway, pet supplies, personalised leathercraft, hair accessories and vintage bric-a-brac.
Make sure to pay them a visit and see what gems you can discover!
Eat and drink
When at the Box Market make sure to pay Jonah's a visit. Sit in or take away, Jonah's serves artisan coffee that combines flavour with the caffeine boost you crave. The box café also serves breakfast, cakes, snacks, and thirst-quenching drinks.
Your favourite outdoor traders can be found under the restored 1875 Market Canopy. You'll find a wide selection of goods from clothes, books, and cards to candles, gifts, plants, flowers, pet supplies, and more.
Opening times
Please note opening times are approximate.
General opening times:
Monday: 8am - 3pm
Wednesday: 8am - 3pm
Saturday: 8am - 3pm
Second-hand Market
Selling an abundance of goods under the 1875 Market canopy, make sure you get there early to snap up some bargains!
Preston Markets host a variety of fun and fresh events throughout the year, from Easter entertainment for the kids to visits from Santa at Christmas. For upcoming market events visit Preston Markets - events.
Masa Record Fair
The Masa Record Fair takes place every other month outside Preston's Box Market. A must visit for music fans, see what records, tapes, CDs, and memorabilia you can discover.
