Discover the best markets in the Cotswolds with this guide to the region’s food, craft and street markets. Most of the major towns in the Cotswolds have their own market – whether it’s held weekly or a few times a month – where you can buy the choicest of the region’s produce.
There’s a mix of farmers’ markets with their fresh, seasonal fruit, vegetables, meat and bread from the area’s farmers, butchers and bakers. Art and craft markets showcasing the creative talents of the Cotswolds’ makers. And traditional street markets which have a little bit of everything.
Markets are a great way to support small local producers by buying direct, as well as being a chance to pick up some delicious treats and unusual gifts. We’ve included dates and locations for each market in the area – if you know of a Cotswold market that’s not listed, please get in touch!
And as well as the regular markets, there are also a whole range of different Cotswold Christmas markets to get you into the festive spirit with gifts, decorations, food and drink.
Map of Cotswold markets
Weekly markets in the Cotswolds
The following towns and villages host regular markets every week. We keep this list of market days in the Cotswolds as up-to-date as possible, but do check latest details before you travel using the website or Facebook links provided as things may change, especially around Christmas.
Bradford on Avon Market
In Bradford on Avon in the far south of the Cotswolds, there’s a thriving street market on Thursday mornings on Bridge Street alongside the River Avon. Stalls feature foodie delights like freshly baked bread, meat, fish, cheese, honey and olives as well as plants and flowers. And the market’s easy to reach by public transport as it’s just a short walk from Bradford on Avon train station.
- Opening hours: Thursdays 8am–1pm
- Location: Bridge Street (Library) Car Park, Bradford on Avon BA15 1BY
- Latest info: Facebook
Chipping Norton Charter Market
The word ‘chipping’ comes from a Saxon word for market, and Chipping Norton’s Charter Markets date back to 1204 when a Royal Charter was granted to the town by King John. The market has recently been revitalised and now hosts a mix of local food producers, traders and artisans, with handmade crafts and vintage finds alongside fresh produce and tasty street food.
- Opening hours: Wednesdays 9am–3pm
- Location: High Street, Chipping Norton OX7 5NA
- Latest info: Website
Cirencester Charter Markets
Cirencester’s Charter Markets are some of the oldest in the country, mentioned as far back as the Domesday Book of 1086. Two weekly Charter Markets take place against the scenic backdrop of the Church of St John the Baptist and have a range of stalls – fresh produce, cakes, homewares, crafts and plants, as well as food to take away (Burgerlish’s tasty burgers are a favourite).
- Opening hours: Mondays 10am–3pm and Fridays 9am–3pm
- Location: Market Place, Cirencester GL7 2NW
- Latest info: Website | Facebook
Cirencester Corn Hall Indoor Markets
There are also indoor markets in Cirencester’s Corn Hall which take place every day. The general market (Sunday–Thursday) has a mix of regular and occasional traders selling clothing, bags, art, cards, crafts and Persian rugs. Then there’s an antiques and collectables market on Fridays, and a craft market on Saturdays for handmade glass, pottery, jewellery and soft furnishings.
- Opening hours: General market Sundays–Thursdays 10am–4.30pm; antique market Fridays 8am–3pm; craft market Saturdays 10am–4.30pm
- Location: 6 Market Place, Cirencester GL7 2NY
- Latest info: Website
Malmesbury Market
In the pretty riverside Wiltshire town of Malmesbury, a small outdoor market takes place on Fridays by the historic Market Cross, which was built in the late 15th century. There’s a friendly mix of stallholders showcasing the best of the area’s local and organic produce as well as crafts and gifts – regulars include Malmesbury Honey, Billie and Brookes Bakes and Padstow Fish.
- Opening hours: Fridays 9am–2pm
- Location: Market Cross, Malmesbury SN16 9AS
- Latest info: Facebook
Minchinhampton Market
At Minchinhampton, south of Stroud, there’s a regular Wednesday market in the town’s Market House. It was built in 1698 to house a wool and yarn market and then later used for sheep, cattle and horse fairs. Today you can buy food, crafts, books and plants from local traders there. The market is held indoors upstairs from October to April, and in the undercroft from April to October.
- Opening hours: Wednesdays 8.30am–12pm
- Location: Market House, Market Square, Minchinhampton GL6 9BW
- Latest info: Website
Moreton-in-Marsh Market
Moreton-in-Marsh’s weekly Tuesday market takes place thanks to a Royal Charter given to the town by Charles I in 1638, though the current market has only been running since 1976. It’s the biggest open-air market in the Cotswolds and is a popular day trip for coach parties, with over 200 stalls along the High Street selling food and drink, clothes, homewares and collectables.
- Opening hours: Tuesdays 9am–3pm
- Location: High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0LE
- Latest info: Website | Facebook
Stroud Farmers’ Market
Stroud’s multi-award-winning Farmers’ Market is one of the top markets in the Cotswolds. This much-loved local favourite takes place in the streets around the Cornhill Market Place, with 50 stalls loaded with tempting treats like cheese, cured meats, bread, fruit and vegetables, as well as locally made crafts – there’s often live music too and plenty of hot and cold food to tuck into.
- Opening hours: Saturdays 9am–2pm
- Location: Cornhill Market Place, Stroud GL5 2HH
- Latest info: Website | Facebook
Stroud Shambles Market
Stroud also hosts another market on Fridays and Saturdays in the Shambles near St Laurence Church – one of the oldest and most atmospheric areas of town. The Shambles Market has indoor and outdoor sections, with food and drink alongside crafts and vintage items like jewellery, prints, handmade cards, knits, books and antiques, with plenty of interesting, unusual items.
- Opening hours: Fridays and Saturdays 8am–2pm (outdoor), 8am–3pm (indoor)
- Location: The Shambles, High Street, Stroud GL5 1AP
- Latest info: Website | Facebook
Tetbury Market
The Grade I-listed Market House in Tetbury was built in the 17th century and provides a colourful backdrop for the town’s two weekly markets. Wednesday’s market focuses on seasonal produce like vegetables, meat, fish and plants. Whereas Saturday’s is more of a mixture, with bric-a-brac, books, arts and crafts. And there are often exhibitions on the first floor of the Market House.
- Opening hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays 7.30am–4.30pm
- Location: Market Place, Tetbury GL8 8DD
- Latest info: Website
Witney Charter Market
Witney’s Charter Market is another Cotswold market with a long history, with its roots stretching back to the Middle Ages. It’s still a cherished part of community life, taking place in the Market Square near the early 17th-century Buttercross twice a week. Expect a warm welcome and stalls selling fresh produce, street food, clothing, homewares, plants and everyday essentials.
- Opening hours: Thursdays and Saturdays 9am–3pm
- Location: Market Square, Witney OX28 6AG
- Latest info: Website
Weekly market days in the Cotswolds
The following table gives you a rundown of the regular weekly markets taking place aorund the Cotswolds, broken down by day of the week.
| Day | Market/s |
|---|---|
| Mon | Cirencester (10am–3pm) Cirencester Corn Hall (10am–4.30pm) |
| Tue | Cirencester Corn Hall (10am–4.30pm) Moreton-in-Marsh (9am–3pm) |
| Wed | Chipping Norton (9am–3pm) Cirencester Corn Hall (10am–4.30pm) Minchinhampton (8.30am–12pm) Tetbury (7.30am-4.30pm) |
| Thu | Bradford on Avon (8am–1pm) Cirencester Corn Hall (10am–4.30pm) Witney (9am–3pm) |
| Fri | Cirencester (9am–3pm) Cirencester Corn Hall (8am–3pm) Malmesbury (9am–2pm) Stroud Shambles (8am–3pm) |
| Sat | Cirencester Corn Hall (10am–4.30pm) Stroud (9am–2pm) Stroud Shambles (8am–3pm) Tetbury (7.30am-4.30pm) Witney (9am–3pm) |
| Sun | Cirencester Corn Hall (10am–4.30pm) |
Occasional Cotswolds markets
As well as the regular weekly Cotswold market days, there are also less-frequent markets taking place in other towns and villages. Many are monthly farmers’ markets where producers from the local area bring their fruit, vegetables, meat and fish to sell as well as homemade cakes, pies, jams and sweets. It’s a great way to get the freshest food direct from where it’s grown or made.
There are also a few other markets which sell arts and crafts or antiques and collectables, where you can bag a bargain or find a unique locally made gift for someone special.
Bourton-on-the-Water is one of the most popular and picturesque villages in the Cotswolds, and on the last Sunday of each month there’s an extra reason to visit for the Farmers & Producers Market, taking place in the Royal British Legion Car Park (8.30am–12.30pm) | More info
At Charlbury in Oxfordshire, their weekly farmers’ market takes place at Charlbury Community Centre on Saturdays between May and October (9.30am–12pm) | More info
Chipping Campden holds a market on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month (10am–5pm) between March and December. It takes place in the Town Hall, and sells crafts, gifts and cakes, with everything produced within a 30-mile radius of Chipping Campden | More info
There’s a produce market in the village hall in Chedworth on the third Saturday of every month (9am–12pm), with food, drink and plants for sale as well as a pop-up café | More info
Cheltenham holds a series of regular monthly markets on the town’s busy Promenade. There’s a farmers’ market on the second and last Friday of the month (9am–2pm). An antiques and vintage market on the second and last Saturdays of the month (9am–4pm). And a craft market on the third Saturday of the month (9am–5pm) selling gifts and handmade goods | More info
In Chipping Norton, their farmers’ market takes place in the Market Place on the fourth Saturday of each month (9am–1.30pm) and features local and seasonal produce | More info
As well as the weekly Charter Markets, Cirencester Market Place also hosts an arts and crafts market on the first Saturday of the month (9am–5pm), farmers’ market on the second and fourth Saturdays (9am–2.30pm) and a general market on the third Saturday (9am–5pm) More info
Nailsworth holds an artisan market on the second Saturday of the month in Mortimer Gardens behind the bus station (10am–2pm). Stalls include homemade jam, cakes, cheeses, Tibetan dumplings, speciality coffee, jewellery, ceramics, plants and flowers | More info
Stow-on-the-Wold’s farmers’ market is run by the same people as the popular Stroud market, and takes place on the second Thursday of the month year-round (9am–1pm). There’s also an extra market on the last Thursday of the month between April and October | More info
Willersey near Broadway holds a farmers’ market on the third Sunday of the month (9am–1pm), except in January. It takes place on the Main Street (or village hall if wet), with over 15 stalls selling meat, cheeses, fruit and veg, pies, honey, sauces and pet and home products | More info
At Winchcombe Country Markets, you can pick up baked goods, preserves, home-grown produce and plants in the Guide Hall on the second Saturday of the month (9am–12pm) | More info
Witney northwest of Oxford also holds a monthly farmers’ market, which takes place on the fourth Friday of the month (8.30am–1.30pm). The town’s Market Square is filled with local producers including breweries, bakeries, beekeepers, farmers and cheesemakers | More info
And finally, the last of our monthly farmers’ markets in the Cotswolds takes place in Woodstock, close to Blenheim Palace. It’s run by the same organisers as the Witney and Charlbury markets, and takes place on the first and third Saturday of the month (8.30am–1pm) | More info
Monthly market days in the Cotswolds
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Charlbury Cirencester Woodstock | |||
| Week 2 | Stow | Cheltenham | Charlbury C. Campden Cheltenham Cirencester Nailsworth Winchcombe | C. Campden |
| Week 3 | Charlbury Chedworth Cheltenham Cirencester Woodstock | Willersey | ||
| Week 4 | Stow | Cheltenham Witney | Charlbury Cheltenham C. Norton Cirencester | Bourton |
Note: Not all markets run year-round – see listings above for dates.
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