Loughborough's Retail markets

Our award-winning Loughborough Retail market has been part of the town’s history for over 800 years and is rich in character, atmosphere and colour.

The market stalls sell a wide range of products from fresh produce to confectionary, clothing to household goods.

In 2017, Loughborough Retail market won the Best Large Outdoor Market of the year award. It was recognised for the support it gives to traders and its work with Loughborough University.

Opening times

Loughborough's Retail markets are held every Thursday and Saturday from 8am to 4pm.

This includes during the Christmas period and leading into 2024.

Location 

Loughborough’s Retail markets are based in the town centre (Market Place).

If you are using a sat nav use postcode LE11 3EB.

Apply to become a new market trader

If you want to become a trader, please visit the trade on a market webpage.

Booking a pitch

If you have already been approved as a trader and want to book a pitch, please use our online booking system below.

Book a market pitch

Other specialist markets

• Loughborough vintage and Collectors Market
• Farmers’ and Craft Market
• Rival Markets

Severe weather policy

Markets can sometimes be cancelled or reduced due to bad weather. View our severe weather policy for more details.

Dates for your diary

• October 22 - Vegan Market at Loughborough Market

Follow Loughborough Market on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with what's happening on the markets and special markets and events coming up later in the year.