Leeds Kirkgate Market became the largest indoor market in Europe when it opened in 1857. But it's not just it size that sets it apart as a truly unique shopping experience.
One of the largest indoor markets in Europe, Kirkgate is a shopper's paradise from fresh food, drink and fashion to jewellery, flowers, hardware and haberdashery.
Kirkgate Market is a true Leeds story of innovation, ambition, disaster and tenacity. The largest covered market in Europe, Kirkgate currently hosts 245 businesses across the indoor and outdoor markets, and averages about 138,000 visitors per week.
Lauded as the largest open-air market in England, Norwich Market is famous for its 200 stalls sheltered by colourful stripy awnings (you definitely won't miss it).
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What is the most famous market in the UK?
Portobello RoAD is more than the world's most famous street market. Portobello Road has one of the most famous street markets in the world and is home to one of the UK's most diverse communities. It has a rich history dating back to the 19th century with millions of visitors visiting the market each year.
A 46-year-old brutalist shopping centre in Bradford is to be demolished as part of plans to transform the city centre. The Kirkgate Centre, which has been bought by the council for £15.5m, will be knocked down and replaced with green space, housing and commercial space.
Bradford Council's decision to close the Kirkgate Market when the new Darley Street Market opens in 2023, as well as the mysterious loss of T J Hughes department store, has left a question mark over the future viability of Kirkgate for some time now.
The dates for the Leeds Christmas Market 2023 have been confirmed – with traders invited to sign up. For the first time since 2019, Leeds will host a proper Christmas market this year, following the cancellation of the German Christkindelmark due to increased costs and complications.
The Porta Palazzo Market, located in Piazza della Repubblica, is the largest open air market in Europe with around 800 stalls from Mondays to Fridays and its 50,000 m2 surface. The market attracts Torinese customers even from distant neighborhoods, as well as foreign visitors, due to its excellent quality and prices.
Archaeological evidence suggests that Colchester is England's oldest recorded market town, dating to at least the time of the Roman occupation of Britain's southern regions. Another ancient market town is Cirencester, which held a market in late Roman Britain.
One of London's well-known areas, Oxford Street is the busiest shopping street in Europe with over 300 stores, including some of the world's most famous fashion brands. Formerly known as London-Oxford road, it stretches over one and a half miles.
Leeds Kirkgate Market became the largest indoor market in Europe when it opened in 1857. But it's not just it size that sets it apart as a truly unique shopping experience. It was designed by the celebrated architect Joseph Paxton who was responsible for the iconic Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London.
Fire raged through the halls decades later as traders welcomed festive shoppers on 13 December 1975 destroying two thirds of the now famous market – doing more damage than the bombs had. Traders battled to contain the fire as it spread throughout the halls destroying businesses and livelihoods.
The Broadway will be announcing a host of new retailers before the end of the year to further bolster the local economy." Kari Rodgers, UK Retail Director at Primark, added: “We are delighted to be moving into The Broadway, putting us at the heart of Bradford.
The building will be demolished and replaced with homes under the City Village plan. Last year, Bradford Council announced it had bought the Kirkgate Shopping Centre. Anchor tenant Primark will move to The Broadway, and Kirkgate demolished. New city centre green space and homes would be built on this site.
Norwich Market is an attractive and vibrant mix of food, crafts, flowers, services and much more. One of the oldest and largest outdoor markets in the country, it has 189 stalls trading Monday to Saturday, with a handful open on Sundays. (See individual market stalls for opening times).
The west London site is most famous for having one of the world's largest antique, bric-a-brac and vintage clothing markets. It's a location that attracts tourists, locals and celebrities from all walks of life.
Portobello Road is probably the world's best known market. Though famous for antiques, that's not all there is. It's a haven for lovers of fashion, food, books and music; anyone who wants to find something unique or loves a bargain.
