Trading on Chesterfield market
Chesterfield market has been trading for over 800 years and we are always happy to welcome new traders.
We run a variety of markets throughout the year from regular weekly general markets, speciality events, and young persons' market to the medieval fun day each summer.
You can trade casually on our general market with no commitment, or apply for a licence and trade from the same stall every week, it's up to you. See our information for market traders below.
Our Market - newsletter
You can find out more about the Chesterfield Market in the Our Market newsletter:
Our Market newsletter March 2023 | ![]() |
Our Market newsletter July/August 2023 | ![]() |
Find out more about each of our markets, including how to get a stall and prices:
Trading on our markets
Expand allThe Artisan Market on Sunday 27 August has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances. The next Artisan Market will be on Sunday 24 September 2023.
Artisan Market – last Sunday of the month, 10am to 3.30pm
Organised by The Market Co. the Artisan Market takes place once a month and consists of over 80 artisan market traders selling a high-quality range of authentic goods with an emphasis on all that is local, ethical and original.
Find out more on The Market Co. website, follow Chesterfield Artisan Market on Facebook.
Christmas lights switch on – Sunday 19 November 2023
Join us as Chesterfield welcomes Christmas with the turning on of the Christmas lights.
Prices: all stalls are priced at £40 each, but we may be able to offer a reduction if you book two or more stalls.
Booking a stall
To reserve a stall at our Christmas lights switch-on please book online a member of the visitor information team will contact you to take your payment.
You can book your stall through your My Chesterfield account, so that you can keep track of your booking.
If you don't already have an account signing up is quick and easy. We just need to know your name and address, your phone number and your email address.
Register for My Chesterfield account here.
If you don't want to sign-up for a My Chesterfield account you can:
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Flea Market – Thursday, 9am to 4pm
For sellers of second hand goods and crafts (see our trading terms below).
Prices: from £17 to £28.20
To stand, please arrive at the Market Place between 8am and 9am and call the allocator on 07973 907617.
If you want to trade on the flea market from the same stall each week you will need to contact the markets team on 01246 345999 or email markets@chesterfield.gov.uk
General market – Monday, Friday and Saturday, 9am to 4pm
Prices:
Monday and Friday from £9.70 to £20.10
Saturday from £15.60 to £31.20
To stand, please arrive at the Market Place between 8am and 9am and call the allocator on 07973 907617.
If you want to trade on the general market from the same stall each week you will need to contact the markets team on 01246 345999 or email markets@chesterfield.gov.uk
Record fair – second Sunday of the month, 10am to 4pm
For the sale of vinyls, CDs, DVDs as well as rock and pop memorabilia.
For more information or to book a stall please contact Andy 07587 103047 or Adrian on 07961 011409
Vegan Knights Market - Sunday 10 July, Sunday 4 September, Sunday 2 October, Sunday 6 November and Sunday 5 December
Organised by Rainbow Monkey Events who are looking for traders selling cakes, cheese, bread, chocolates, sweets, candles, make up, jams, spices and anything else vegan related.
Find out more on the Rainbow Monkey Events website
Young persons' market – Sunday 29 October 2023, 10am to 4pm
Stalls are available for anyone aged between 5 and 25 years old and are free of charge.
Booking a stall
You can book your stall through your My Chesterfield account, so that you can keep track of your booking.
If you don't already have an account signing up is quick and easy. We just need to know your name and address, your phone number and your email address.
Register for My Chesterfield account here.
If you don't want to sign-up for a My Chesterfield account you can:
Protecting your privacy - find out how we keep your information safe.
Find out more
Contact the markets team on 01246 345999 or email markets@chesterfield.gov.uk to find out more about trading on Chesterfield market.
Information for market traders