Welcome to Sudbury Market!

Every Thursday & Saturday

Market Hill & Old Market Place

Stalls trade: 8am - 3pm

Sudbury, Suffolk is an Ancient Market Town.

Sudbury's first known mention as a Market Town was in the Doomsday Book of 1086, however a Royal Charter reveals there was a market in Sudbury as far back as 1009. To read the complete history of Sudbury Market click here.

This vibrant, traditional, outdoor market is still a central part of Sudbury life today. Held every Thursday and Saturday on Market Hill in the centre of town, no visit to Sudbury is complete without soaking up the true character of the town with a mooch around Sudbury Market.

Meet our regular traders and enquire about a pitch below. Click the icons below to follow Sudbury Market on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news from our traders!

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Sudbury Market this Christmas &

New Year A market is for life, not just for Christmas...

Our Christmas and New Year trading dates can be found below. Please note, there will be no markets on Thursday 25th December and 1st January, there will also by no market on Saturday 27th December.

We have scheduled a Christmas Eve mini market, perfect for all your fresh Christmas dinner ingredients!

Look out for The Grinch and a couple of other Christmas characters on Thursday 18th December when we'll be giving away our Sudbury Market tote bags!

Thank you to all our wonderful customers for shopping with our traders in 2025, your continued support ensures our wonderful 1000 year old market continues to thrive. See you for more Sudbury Market joy in 2026!

To apply to trade at Sudbury Market you need:

To complete our form below ensuring you can provide:

A valid Public Liability Insurance Certificate
If you are a food vendor, to prove you have a FHRS of 3 or above on ratings.food.gov.uk.
To offer a product that complements our current tenant mix (meet our traders below).
Proof of your right to work in the UK
Professional street market trading set up: Either a strong commercal gazebo with weights, a trading vehicle or trailer (we can provide electric supply).

Sudbury Market Pitch Fees

We pride ourselves on creating a friendly, relaxed atmosphere for our traders and customers alike. If you are thinking about trading with us our pitch fees are just as friendly starting at just £17 for a standard pitch.

Complete the form below to tell us more about your business and we'll be in touch soon...

PITCH FEES

Sudbury Market Rules & Regulations

Sudbury’s traditional outdoor street market provides an essential community facility to residents and visitors and is intended to offer not only affordable business opportunities for traders but also ensure a diverse customer experience that complements our high street offer. Our status as an historic market town, trading continuously for over 1,000 years makes our market an integral part of our town’s heritage, economy and community. Ensuring our market continues to thrive and evolve is a priority for Sudbury Town Council.

The Council endeavours to work with members of the public and traders to deliver an excellent customer experience for all who use Sudbury Market and a safe and friendly environment for all traders. With these objectives at the forefront, the regulations set out below must be adhered to by any trader who wishes to trade at the Council’s market.

RULES & REGULATIONS

Apply to trade on Sudbury Market

Sudbury Market - Trader Application Form

Do you require access to an electric supply ? Required

Yes, electric required

No electric required

Please select the days you are applying to trade on Subury Market (you can select more than one) Required

Thursday

Saturday

Special events (Fairs & Festivals)

Please enter your current Public Liability Insurance Cover details (you will be asked to supply a copy of your certificte if your application is progressed).

Food businesses: Please enter your business' Food Hygiene Rating Score (FHRS) link on: ratings.food.gov.uk

Please check to confirm you have the right to work in the UK (you will be asked to provide valid proof if your application is progressed)

Sudbury Town Council (STC) will be Data Controllers of the information you are providing. As required by the Data Protection Act 2018 the information will be kept safe, secure, processed and only shared for those purposes or where it is allowed by law. In some circumstances however we may need to disclose your personal details to a third party so that they can provide a service you have requested, or fulfil a request for information. Any information about you that we pass to a third party will be securely held by that party, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and used only to provide the services or information you have requested.

Many thanks for your enquiry, we'll be in touch shortly!

Sudbury Market wins NABMA prestigious Award!

On 25th September 2024, the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) hosted the much-anticipated presentation of the NABMA Market Awards at their Annual Conference in Harrogate. These prestigious awards celebrate the dedication, innovation, and service of individuals and teams who contribute to the success of the UK’s vibrant market industry.

Sudbury Town Council are thrilled to announce that Sudbury Market has won the

Small Market Achievement Award 2024
The panel commented:

"Sudbury has revitalised its market, with trader numbers doubling and a renewed focus on sustainability. The market has become a symbol of the town’s growth and community spirit"

Read Press Release