Our markets have been at the heart of St Albans since they were established in 860 by Abbot Wulsin. The market trading tradition stretches back further in the forum of Roman Verulamium and back to 20 BCE at the even earlier Catuvellaunian settlement of Verlamion.
Our markets continue to serve the people of St Albans and Hertfordshire, as well as our many visitors, an ever-changing range of products from the niche to the essential on 136 market events in 2022.
For those of you looking to trade with us, you will be joining a community of traders that includes multi-generational family businesses and budding entrepreneurs on their first project.
Discussions to be held on plans for additional market days in St Albans City Centre
Plans to hold small-scale markets throughout the week in St Albans City Centre are to be discussed with traders.
St Albans Charter Market declared Best Large Outdoor Market in Britain
St Albans Charter Market has won a prestigious national award for being – the Best Large Outdoor Market in Britain.
Historic Charter Market is “thriving and showing substantial growth”
The historic St Albans Charter Market continues to grow by attracting more traders with the number of occupied pitches also increasing sharply, new figures have revealed.
Charter Market events at Easter Weekend
The historic Charter Market in St Albans will host an exciting musical event during the Easter Weekend.
Charter Market to be boosted by events programme and other initiatives
An action-packed events programme is among a number of exciting initiatives to make St Albans Charter Market a greater attraction for the entire community.
Charter Market update
St Albans visitors and residents can still snap up last minute bargains and gift ideas for the festive season from the City’s historic Charter Market.
New hybrid Charter Market to be launched in September
The historic St Albans Charter Market is to be relaunched in a new hybrid form on Wednesday 7 September.
Future of historic St Albans Charter Market outlined – mixture of stalls and gazebos in City colours proposed
The core of St Albans historic Charter Market is to become a mix of traditional market stalls and gazebos – all in the City’s famous blue and yellow colours.
Market decisions delayed until early next year
Key decisions about the future shape of St Albans’ historic Charter Market have had to be delayed until early next year.
Charter Market meeting to be held in public
A meeting on the future of St Albans Charter Market is to be held in public with traders and residents welcome to attend.
Working group to look at Charter Market options
A working group has been set up to examine options for the future development of St Albans’ historic Charter Market.
Business plan for Charter Market/St Albans BID audit/Marlborough Pavilion update
A business plan outlining the future of St Albans Charter Market is due to be analysed at a meeting next month.
Charter Market shortlisted for national award
St Albans Charter Market has been shortlisted for a prestigious Great British Food Award for the second year in a row.
Charter Market pilot scheme delayed
A pilot scheme for a gazebo-only Charter Market in St Albans which was planned for late June has been postponed following the Government’s extension of COVID social
Charter Market – major changes proposed
Major changes have been proposed to improve the running of St Albans’ historic Charter Market after extensive consultations with traders and residents.
Charter Market revamp: have your say in our public consultation
Plans to give St Albans’ historic Charter Market an exciting new look have gone out to consultation.