8 Maidstone Borough Council
Maidstone Market in 2013
Residents are being encouraged to rediscover their local market as part of a ‘Love Your Local Market’ campaign. Maidstone council is supporting the national campaign, which is led by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA). The campaign highlights the importance of markets in the local community, both for retail and as valuable community assets.
Maidstone Market in 1947
People from all over Kent have been coming to the county town Market since 1548. Once a central meeting place for local produce and wares, the market has adapted itself over the years from being a cattle market to the buzzing place it is today. The market boasts a diverse selection of stalls including groceries, clothing, plants, books, magazines, toys, pet accessories and seasonal gifts as well
as several special events throughout the year.
Robert Holmes, Market Manager says: “Maidstone Market offers a wide range of quality goods including fresh local produce, which is particularly popular in light of recent food scares. The market has a vibrant and lively shopping atmosphere, and provides shoppers with great value for money.”
Maidstone’s Summer Market
Diary Date! Come along to Maidstone’s Summer Market at Lockmeadow on Tuesday 13 August from 7.30am — 1.30pm. Featuring a mini farm, creepy crawly roadshow, birds of prey and children’s rides.
The Market is held every Tuesday and Saturday from 7.30am – 1.30pm at Barker Road in Lockmeadow, just a few minutes walk from Maidstone High Street. There is also a free shuttle bus operating from The Mall Chequers bus station (number 505).
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