Hay Markets

Hay-on-Wye
Traders and shoppers beneath striped awnings at Hay Markets.
A market trader handing fresh green vegetables to a customer.
Shoppers browsing market stalls inside a covered market hall in Hay-on-Wye.
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Traders and shoppers beneath striped awnings at Hay Markets.
A market trader handing fresh green vegetables to a customer.
Shoppers browsing market stalls inside a covered market hall in Hay-on-Wye.
People browsing stalls beneath colourful bunting at Hay Markets.
A display of pastries, including custard tarts and croissants, at Hay Markets.
Two traders behind a display of bottled drinks at Hay Markets.
A trader grating cheese over a pizza at a Hay Markets food stall.
A fishmonger serving a customer at a market counter in Hay-on-Wye.
Green and white market awnings around the Clock Tower in Hay-on-Wye.

Welcome to Hay Markets

Hay Markets brings independent food producers, makers and traders to the centre of Hay-on-Wye. The main street market takes place on Thursdays throughout the year, continuing a market tradition that stretches back more than 700 years.

Browse seasonal fruit and vegetables, artisan bread, fresh fish, local meat and cheese, hot food and locally roasted coffee. Makers, vintage traders and other independent stalls offer jewellery, gifts, plants, clothing and finds for the home. The mix changes from week to week.

Start at Memorial Square below Hay Castle, then explore the Butter Market, Cheese Market and Clock Tower area, all a short walk apart. Seasonal monthly Saturday markets also use the Castle Honesty Bookshop area for vintage and flea stalls.

Saturday markets run on the first Saturday of the month during the advertised season. There are also special festive markets, including the Winter Weekend Market and Hay Christmas Fayre. Check the official Market Days page for current dates, opening times and updates before travelling.

The main Oxford Road car park is around a five-minute walk from Memorial Square. Combine a market visit with Hay’s bookshops, cafés and independent shops. For general enquiries contact Hay Markets; prospective stallholders should use its Trade with Us page.

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info@haymarkets.co.uk
07989 980 601

Hay Markets, Memorial Square, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5AE

A fishmonger serving a customer at a market counter in Hay-on-Wye.

Amenities

  1. Dog Friendly
  1. Family Friendly

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How to book

Check the official Market Days page for the current programme and opening times. For general enquiries, contact Hay Markets by email or phone. Stallholders should use the Trade with Us application page on the market website.

Visit the website
info@haymarkets.co.uk
07989 980 601

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