Trade at St Albans markets

Pitches are 3×3m².

• No lease commitment, legal or agency fees, no credit check
• Where it is available, there is no charge for using electricity for lights, scales, and tills. Other uses incur a £2 daily charge
• No turnover rent
• Free parking for up to two vehicles (that are transporting market equipment and stock) on Wednesdays and Saturdays and £1.50 all-day parking on Sundays
• Please read through our Market Rules and Code of Conduct.

Payments are made by credit/debit card.

Traders need to provide their own gazebo or stall, along with adequate weights to secure it to the ground in bad weather. You will also need to bring your own table or means of displaying the goods you are selling. Some pitches may have access to electricity, but this cannot be guaranteed. Traders can bring their own generator if it complies with our generator policy.

All traders selling food need to be registered as a food business. You should do this at least 28 days before opening. Registration of your food business is free and can’t be refused. If you are already trading and have not registered, you need to do so as soon as possible. For more information, please see our Market Rules and Code of Conduct December 2022 edition.

• fresh meat
• fabric
• fishing, sport, and exercise
• art and art supplies
• craft beer and local small batch spirits
• meal kits
• vegan-friendly products

• hot food
• brownies, cakes, or tray bakes
• coffee
• blinds or Velux windows
• golf supplies
• wax melts or candles
• hats, gloves, and scarves
• suitcase, bags, and luggage
• ladies fashion
• jewellery

If you are intending to perform on the market, please familiarise yourself with our busking code. This Code is intended to set out a standard which should enable busking to thrive whilst protecting businesses and residents from excessive noise or prolonged exposure to the same performances. For the purposes of this Code of Conduct we consider busking to be defined as street entertainment including, but not limited to, music, singing, fire eating, juggling.

What dates

• Thursday 11th December – 9:00am to 3:00pm
• Friday 12th December – 9:00am to 3:00pm
• Thursday 18th December – 9:00am to 3:00pm
• Friday 19th December – 9:00am to 3:00pm
• Sunday 21st December – 9:00am to 3:00pm
• Tuesday 23rd December – 9:00am to 3:00pm

Please be aware of the following dates

• Open: Christmas Eve – Wednesday 24th December (Regular market day)
• Open: Saturday 27^th December (Regular market day)
• Open: New Year’s Eve – Wednesday 31st December (Regular market day)

How are traders selected?

These are a few factors we prioritise during selection:

• Festive traders
  We are not a Christmas market but it is December after all. We want our shoppers to find gifts, decorations and festive commodities with us over the Christmas season.
• Uniqueness
  If you offer something we do not already offer.
• Number of dates offering to trade
  If you are planning to be consistent over the extra market dates, we’re more likely to invite you to trade with us.

These are a few of the factors taken into consideration by our team, but by no means the only factors.

These are just a few things to think about if you want to come and trade with us in December.

We don’t commit to the same commodity mix rules on our additional December dates. This is to give a chance to as many traders as possible. Our Wednesdays, Saturdays and Second Sunday markets will commit to the traditional commodity mix policy.

Prices

Prices are determined by the number of pitches you occupy.

One pitch is 3×3m²

If you are in a vehicle/gazebo longer than 3m you will be charged additional an additional pitch/pitches.  All equipment, staff, stock, vehicle towing gear, signage, entry and exit must fit within the space provided.

Additional December Market Day Rates (if you apply, approved and paid on or before 31st October):

Tuesday
1 pitch = £15

Wednesday
1 pitch = £45

Thursday:
1 pitch = £30

Friday
1 pitch = £30

Saturday
1 pitch = £58

Sunday:
1 pitch = £36

You will be invoiced prior to the markets and have to pay for all market days in advance over this period.

Additional December Market Day Rates (for applications approved and paid on or after 31st October):

• Applied, Approved and Paid before 30th November: £36 flat rate per pitch for additional market days
• Applied, Approved and Paid before 10th December: £45 flat rate per pitch for additional market days
• Same-day or short notice applications approved and paid: £58 flat rate per pitch for additional market days

Note: Wednesday and Saturday rates remain unchanged as they are regular market days.

Important Notice:

All pitch fees are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
You will be invoiced prior to the market dates and must pay for all booked days in advance.

Equipment

We do not provide any equipment. You will have to bring your own gazebo/stall/vehicle and any tables or chairs you need.

Parking

There are parking garages nearby at Gombards and Drovers Way. Unfortunately, we are only able to provide free parking for traders on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Please be advised, passes are issued for the vehicles transporting equipment only, not for staff.

Apply to trade

Please read through the Market Rules before applying to trade.

Apply to trade at St Albans Markets Additional December Dates.

St Albans Antiques Market is run by Corky Events, see the traders page on St Albans Antiques Markets website for information about how to apply to trade on the market.

St Albans Vegan Market is run by the Vegan Market Co, see the traders page on the Vegan Market Co website for information about how to apply to trade on the market.

Harpenden Farmers’ Market is run by Harpenden Town Council. To enquire about joining Harpenden Farmers’ Market, e-mail Harriet Tamke for an application form or further information: harpenden.town.council@harpenden.gov.uk.

Apply for a charity stall on Harpenden Farmers Market.

Redbourne Village Market is run by Redbourn Parish Council. To enquire about joining Redbourne Village Market, fill in the form at their website: redbournvillagemarket.co.uk/contact-us.php.

Porters are people who work on a market helping traders put up/store their stall, erect their displays, and porter their stock to their pitch.

The following people are not employed, or vetted, by the Council and you should speak to other traders for recommendations and advice. If you need assistance with your setup you can contact:

• Daniel (daniel@djrtransport.co.uk)
• Patch (077 0691 3070)

If you have a disability or health condition that has been negatively impacting your day-to-day activities for a period of 12 months or longer, you may be entitled to financial support through the government’s Access to Work scheme. This could include paying for the setup and storage of your market equipment.

If you've never traded on a market before, NMTF provides a fantastic source of information and support for traders