Calderdale Markets
Christmas under one roof at Halifax Borough Market
Take the stress out of Christmas shopping this year and get everything you need for the perfect Christmas in Halifax Borough Market! Our experienced, friendly stall holders offer personal advice on how to prepare and cook your festive lunch or help you find that perfect gift, just ask.Discover everything you’d want for a magical Christmas, from fresh turkeys, pigs in blankets, fresh vegetables for your Christmas table, to festive tipples, gifts, wrapping, cards, sweet treats and much more. There is something for everyone, even the furry members of the family; giving you high quality products at great value for money.If you need to take a break from your shopping, visit our beautiful, festive Albany Arcade – our many cafes offer a great choice of food and drink. Or take part in our reindeer trail (available from the stage in the Albany Arcade) for a chance to win a £25 toy voucher, or visit our singing post box.We’ll be chatting with our traders throughout December about what’s on offer in our fab market. Keep an eye on the Council’s socials to follow along!
Vote for Britain’s Favourite Market 2023 by December 13
Vote for your favourite market today!
Voting has opened for Britain’s Favourite Market 2023 which starts as a public online vote. Spread the word and see if we can get one of our amazing Calderdale markets to the top the poll!
Vote for Britain’s Favourite Market here.
Also launched today are the Great British Market Award nominations in the following categories:Best Large Indoor Market • Best Small Indoor Market • Best Large Outdoor Market • Best Small Outdoor Market • Best Community/Parish Market • Best Large Speciality Market • Best Small Speciality Market • Best Wholesale Market • Best Food Market • Best Market AttractionEntries, which close on 13 December 2022, can be made through the NABMA website. You can follow the campaign on social media with the hashtag #MyFavouriteMarket and #GBMA2023.
Bank Holiday Closing for Her Majesty, The Queen’s State Funeral September 19th
Please note that Calderdale Council Services will be mostly unavailable during this day.
There may be other service disruptions elsewhere, please consult with appropriate organisations.
Customer First – closed
Contact Centre – closed
Crematorium – open, the office will be closed, but the phone line will be open
Libraries – closed
Markets – closed
Museums – closed
Register Office – closed
The Shay – closed
Sport Centres – closed
Victoria Theatre – box office and theatre will be closed
Waste and Recycling – refuse, recycling and garden waste are cancelled, Refuse waste scheduled for Monday 19 Sept will be collected on Tuesday 20 September and collections for these services will run a day late during this week.
Recycling collections scheduled for Monday 19 September will not be re-scheduled. Please return containers to their storage point, crews will collect Monday’s recycling on Monday 26 September. Recycling collections from Tuesday 20th will be to the current schedule.
Household waste recycling centres – closed
Flavourfest – A taste of Local Market life in Calderdale
Try out your business idea this June in the low-risk space of a market with the support of the friendly and experienced markets team.
Street food, local produce, handmade crafts…#FLAVOURFEST is the perfect opportunity to sell your wares this June 25/26 at Calderdale College car park.
Stalls will be on display on Saturday 26th from 12pm to 7pm and Sunday 27th from 12pm to 4pm.
Any Calderdale-based food business is able to apply for a market stall, including market stall holders. Priority will be given to businesses based in Park or Warley wards to showcase the area’s enterprising and distinctive nature.
Reduced rates available and further discounts for new traders making it the perfect opportunity for new or potential start-up businesses to get involved and try out a business idea.
Stallholders will be provided with either single or marquee type stalls and counter-top tables. Spaces are also available for catering vehicles and self-build gazebos.
Get in touch to request a stall now.
Email inclusive.economy@calderdale.gov.uk or
call Vicky (07712 305025) or Asif (07594 510712)
Take a look at our latest newsletter here – Park and Warley Project
Flavourfest – A taste of Local Market life in Calderdale
Try out your business idea this June in the low-risk space of a market with the support of the friendly and experienced markets team.
Street food, local produce, handmade crafts…#FLAVOURFEST is the perfect opportunity to sell your wares this June 25/26 at Calderdale College car park.
Stalls will be on display on Saturday 26th from 10am to 7pm and Sunday 27th from 10am to 4pm.
Any Calderdale-based food business is able to apply for a market stall, including market stall holders. Priority will be given to businesses based in Park or Warley wards to showcase the area’s enterprising and distinctive nature.
Reduced rates available and further discounts for new traders making it the perfect opportunity for new or potential start-up businesses to get involved and try out a business idea.
Stallholders will be provided with either single or marquee type stalls and counter-top tables. Spaces are also available for catering vehicles and self-build gazebos.
Get in touch to request a stall now.
Email inclusive.economy@calderdale.gov.uk or
call Vicky (07712 305025) or Asif (07594 510712)
Take a look at our latest newsletter here – Park and Warley Project
Become a Calderdale Market Trader
Have you always wanted to be your own boss? Have you got a business idea that you are passionate about? Or do you already have a business and would like to expand or try it out in a different setting? If you want to test out your business idea in a low risk space which offers excellent support, look no further than Calderdale markets.
Calderdale is renowned for its collection of market towns and there’s never been a better time to join us, with plans in progress to invest millions of pounds across the borough with a large amount going into our markets. Whatever your reason for becoming a market trader, we are here to help you every step of the way.
If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a market trader contact the markets team on 01422 393584 or email: marketsd@calderdale.gov.uk.Find out more here and watch one of our case studies here and here.
Halifax International Market
From Thursday 26 – Sunday 29 October, Market Place will be returning to Halifax with a huge selection of traders from across the globe. Shoppers will be spoilt for choice with a great variety of tasty treats and unique crafts and gifts from all over the world!
As well as providing a unique shopping experience for local residents and visitors, the Continental and Gourmet Food Market will bring both a true flavour of British and international cuisine to the Halifax creating life, colour and vibrancy.
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