Markets

We are committed to ensure that our Markets offer a safe environment for shoppers. Being outside in the fresh air offers a different experience to the supermarkets and the traders have all taken steps to make those who visit feel at ease. We ask that all customers adhere to the government guidelines on social distancing and queue responsibly. You do not have to wear a mask when visiting the market and shopping outside but can choose to do so.

Our markets

Our markets are held in:

• Chatteris on a Friday
• March on a Wednesday and Saturday
• Whittlesey on a Friday

Our markets and traders have the needs of the customer at heart. Sites are in the town centre. Car parking is free.

Please note that Wisbech Market Place is overseen by Wisbech Town Council. The Cambridgeshire Fens website has details about privately run markets. 

Apply to trade

We welcome businesses wishing to trade in Fenland. Our '3 2 1 Trader Incentive' makes it easy to give it a go. This offers new traders:

• 3 weeks at half rent
• 2 weeks at only £10 a day
• 1 week free

To apply to trade, please complete our online market pitch application form.

Please note we operate a 'fair trade' policy. This means you may be put on a waiting list if your product is already sold by an existing trader.

Traders need their own stalls and public liability insurance. 

Charges (tolls)

The charges below are per 3m x 3m space:

A 6.5% discount is given for Licensees Bankers Order Payments. An additional seasonal premium of £1.15 will be added to all Casual Trader fees between 1 September and 31 December.

The pitch fee includes un-metered electricity for your stall (10 amp maximum). Heating apparatus is not allowed.

Stalls are not provided. If a trailer forms (part of) the serving area, the pitch fee includes the trailer drawbar. 

Monthly Market Toll charges include a discount if paid by bankers order. This is payable over 10 months between April and January. There is no discount for non-market day trading, cash or cheque payments.

Charity stalls

We offer free charity stall spaces. To apply, complete the  Charity Stall Application Form (Word doc) [127KB] .

Charity stalls can sell homemade cakes, produce and bric-a-brac.

Alcohol (in any form) cannot be sold or offered as a prize.

Permission is needed to sell new goods, fresh fruit, flowers or plants.

You must have a street collection permit if you have cash collection tins. 

For further advice, email marketsandevents@fenland.gov.uk or call 01354 654321.