Dartford 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.
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 including fressh 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 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. For any other enquiry, please contact our Market Manager on 01322 343812, or by email at: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 take place in Dartford High Street on the 3rd Friday of the month open to the public 10am to 2pm.
Next Farmers' Market:
- Friday 20th January 2012
- Friday 17th February 2012
- Friday 16th March 2012
For further information about Farmers Markets in Kent: www.kfma.org.uk
Christmas Markets
Dates for 2012 to be advised
Visit Dartford's extra Christmas markets in the High Street to pick up a range of great gifts including toys, clothes and jewellery.
Italian Market
Date to be advised.
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
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.
