Stall Markets

Markets in Mendip

Mendip District Council operates and manages a stall markets service delivering six weekly markets. These sell Somerset produce, food & drink, crafts and a range of general items.

Town	Day
Frome, Justice Lane Car Park	Wednesdays and Saturdays
Glastonbury, Magdalene Street	Tuesdays
Shepton Mallet, Market Place	Fridays
Wells, Market Place	Wednesdays and Saturdays

Stall Rental Charges

Town	Day	Rental charges per stall (regular traders)
Frome	Wednesdays and Saturdays	£25 per 3 metre stall (or, £8.33 per metre)
Glastonbury	Tuesdays	£25 per 3 metre stall (or, £8.33 per metre)
Shepton Mallet	Fridays	£15 per stall approx 3 metres; please note, this reduced rate applies until April 2011.
Wells	Wednesdays and Saturdays	£24 per stall approx 2.5 metre (Wednesdays); £29 per stall approx 2.5 metres (Saturdays)
Market Umbrella Hire	Anytime	£5 per day
Casuals	Anytime	Extra, details on request

Trade enquiries

• Wells Market - contact Stuart Beeton on 07590 965426
• Frome, Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet Markets - contact Mark Miller on 07814 425321

To trade at a Mendip market, all stall holders must agree to abide by the Council's market regulations and have at least £5 million public liability insurance cover. Once the Markets Officer is happy that the regulations have and will be fulfilled, then can council will issue an Authorisation to Trade.

Charities wishing to rent a stall pitch at any of the markets should apply for a street trading licence with the relevant Town / City Council.

Mendip Markets Shoppers Charter

Mendip District Council has introduced a Shoppers Charter in each of its stall markets at Frome, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet and Wells. A copy of the Charter is displayed at each market. The charter is promoted by the National Association of British Market Authorities, of which Mendip is a member.

The charter aims to give reassurance to customers when buying goods from a Mendip market and make shoppers aware of their legal rights. The charter includes an outline of the law and gives advice on what to do if you incur a problem.

Other Regular Markets in the Mendip Area

• Somerset Farmers Markets hold regular markets across Somerset. Those within Mendip are:

Frome - 2nd Saturday of the month.

Glastonbury - 4th Saturday of the month.

Wells - every Wednesday.

• Country and Local Produce markets

Croscombe - Croscombe Village Hall - Quarterly in Mar, June, Sept, and Dec from 10am-12 noon.

Frome - Cheese & Grain Hall, Thursdays, 8am-12 noon.

Glastonbury - Town Hall, Tuesdays, 9.30am-12.30pm.

Kilver Court, Shepton Mallet - 2nd Sunday of the month.

Street - Crispin Hall, Thursdays, 9.30am-11.30am.

Wells - Union Street, Fridays, 10am-11am.

• Artisan and Craft Markets

St Catherine's Hill Artisan Market, Frome. April-October on the first Sunday of each month, 10am-2pm. Details: 01373 888108.

Frome Craft Market, Cheese and Grain, Market Yard. Jan-Nov on the 4th Saturday of each month, 9am-2pm. Details: 01249 730983

FAQs

Do I need a Licence if I want to hold a market?

Mendip District Council has historical market rights acquired by Act of Parliament, charter and purchase in the towns of Glastonbury, Frome, Shepton Mallet and Wells. If you intend to operate the market on public or private land within six and two third miles of any of the District Council's legally constituted markets, then you'll need to apply for the the Council's consent. This also applies to car boots and events where there are more than five sellers and it is being run on a commercial basis.

In all cases, if you do not have the District Council's consent, then you are contravening the Council's market rights and committing an unlawful act subject to legal action.

Market Rights Consent is completely independent of any planning or other licensing requirements. A charge may be made if permission is granted.

The Market Rights Factsheet explains how the council is enforcing its market rights, the different criteria and if fees & charges apply.

To apply for Market Rights Consent, complete the Market Rights Application form and return it back to us.

Do I need planning permission if I want to hold a market, car boot or event?

You'll need planning permission only if your market or car boot operates on more than 14 days per calendar year. However, it is always advisable to check with Mendip District Council's Planning Department to confirm that you are operating within current planning legislation.

How do I make a complaint about a market?

In the first instance, you should take your complaint to the Markets Officer who will be on-site whilst the market is taking place. If your complaint relates to Wells Market, then you need to contact Stuart Beeton, Markets Officer, on 07590 965426. If your complaint relates to Frome, Glastonbury or Shepton Mallet Markets, then you need to contact Mark Miller, Markets Officer, on 07814 425321.

How do I organise a road closure?

For details click here.

Who’s responsible for removing market rubbish and street cleaning?

Stall market areas are cleaned during and after trading to remove any litter and refuse as practical. This work is done for the council by Connaught Environmental who are contracted to undertake the street cleansing. Click here for details.

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Last Updated

24 August 2010

Page last updated on 24 August 2010