Wells Market

Wells market reopened on 10th June, after a complete review of layouts, traders and facilities was carried out, to meet the latest Government guidelines.  To help support Mendip's market traders and customers during Covid-19 restrictions, some of our regular traders are also able to offer an online service:

Wells Market Online Trading

The Wells Market Place has been a focal point of the City over the ages and still is today with a twice weekly market. Always busy with a wide range of wonderful food stalls and artisan crafts. 

For further information visit the market's Facebook page @wellslocalmarket

Find us

Market Place, Wells BA5 2RF

Getting there

By train - Castle Cary train station is 13 miles from Wells. Taxis are available at Castle Cary train station.

By Bus - For bus times visit

• First Bus route 172/173/174 Wells-Bath 
• First Bus route 376 Bristol-Street via Wells and Glastonbury 
• By Car - For Wells markets use one of the town's car parks listed below

Local Car Parks 

Mendip District Council have made the decision to continue to offer free parking provisions in all Mendip District Council (MDC) owned car parks in support of local businesses and communities, for a further 8 week period until 6^th August, at which point a further review by the Group Manager for Neighbourhood Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder will be completed. 

Location map for car parks available in Wells: 

Union Street Car Park
South Street Car Park
Tucker Street Car Park
Princes Road Car Park

In addition, Waitrose in Wells has long stay bays onsite which are chargeable, for location information please visit the Waitrose Wells branch information web page

Like us on Facebook: Wells Market

Follow @mendip_markets

Markets Officer contact details

If you have an interest in being part of the Wells market please register your interest using the new market traders page or make contact on 0300 303 8588 and ask for the Markets Officer or email markets@mendip.gov.uk