Newgate Market

12:17pm Tuesday 9th May 2006

York once had many markets for different products scattered around the city, but since Victorian times a single market has served the city.

The main market was held in Pavement, but moved to Parliament Street and St Sampson's Square in 1837 and stayed there for 127 years before moving to the specially-created Newgate Market - which lies between Shambles and Parliament Street - in 1964.

Set against a backdrop of medieval buildings, Newgate Market offers something for almost everyone.

Over 100 stalls offer a wide variety of dry goods as well as a fine selection of fruit, vegetables, fish and meat.

At least once a year a market must be held in Parliament Street to retain the ancient Charter granted to hold a market.

There is usually a summer market dominated by charities, and the winter St Nicholas' Fayre held four weeks before Christmas and coinciding with the illuminating of the areas Christmas lights.

Further details:

Newgate Market, Off Parilament Street, York

Open: Daily 8.30am-5pm.

Facilities: Nearest toilets Parliament Street, mobile catering on the market and cafes in surrounding streets.

Disabled access: Yes.

Contact: (01904) 551355.

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