Stamford, Lincolnshire
Stamford has held a market for over a thousand years, and it remains one of the finest street markets in Lincolnshire. Every Friday the stalls fill Broad Street beneath the honey-coloured stone buildings of Britain's finest stone town.
Whether you live in Stamford or are visiting for the day, market day is the town at its liveliest. Come early for the best produce, then explore the independent shops, cafés and historic streets around the market place.
Every Friday
The main market day in Stamford, Lincolnshire. Stalls line Broad Street in the heart of the town selling fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, cheese, fish, plants, clothing and household goods, alongside the town's independent shops.
Every Saturday
A smaller general market on Broad Street — ideal to combine with a weekend wander through the town's Georgian streets, cafés and pubs.
Twice monthly, Fridays
Local producers from across Lincolnshire, Rutland and Cambridgeshire bring meat, game, preserves, honey, baked goods and seasonal produce direct to the town.
Stalls are set up along Broad Street (PE9 1PG) in the town centre, a short walk from Red Lion Square, the High Street and the railway station.
The town centre car parks are a few minutes' walk away, including Wharf Road, Cattle Market and North Street. See our map and car parking page for locations and charges.
Map & car parkingStamford is just off the A1 and has direct trains from Peterborough, Leicester and Birmingham, making market day an easy trip from across the region.
Getting to StamfordMarket pitches are managed by the local council. If you are a trader interested in a stall, check the council services page for where to apply.
Council servicesStamford, Lincolnshire grew prosperous on the medieval wool trade, and its markets and fairs were once among the most important in England. The town still holds its charter market, and Broad Street — lined with Georgian shopfronts beneath the spire of St Mary's — has been its home for generations.
The market remains at the heart of local life: a place to buy fresh Lincolnshire produce, meet friends, and support the independent traders who give the town its character. Pair a market visit with a walk over the Town Bridge to the meadows, or explore nearby attractions such as Burghley House.
After the market, discover where to eat and drink in Stamford, or browse the town's independent shops.