Trading at a market

New to market trading?

We have a fantastic new trader introductory offer. Trade on our General Market for a no obligation 16-week offer for just £5 per stall. Our Market Supervisor will help you get up and going with little fuss. Terms and conditions apply.

Become a Newcastle-under-Lyme general market trader

Three easy steps:

  • phone the market supervisor on 01782 620519 to take advantage of the £5 a stall offer for new traders, on a no-obligation 16-week offer
  • take out your own public liability insurance
  • turn up on Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday, get a stall and start trading

Goods for sale on Newcastle-under-Lyme general markets

To ensure that the markets are a viable and sustainable part of the local economy, it is necessary that there is a healthy trader mix. Goods for sale are:

  • babywear. Clothing for babies, footwear, special occasion accessories and nursery equipment
  • bags and luggage. Bags of all types, including luggage, shopping trollies and holdalls. Wallets and purses of all types can also be sold
  • bakery goods. Bread, muffins, cakes, including scones, flapjacks and potato cakes
  • bedding, towels and curtains. Pillows, cushions, pet beds, throws and curtain accessories
  • cards, books and stationery. Cards for all occasions, books, wrapping paper and all stationery
  • children’s fashion. All items of children’s clothing and footwear and fashion accessories
  • cosmetics and jewellery. Make-up, beauty products and treatments, perfumes, deodorants sunglasses and jewellery. Gold exchange operations and cash for gold is permitted
  • electrical items. All electrical items including vacuum cleaners, accessories and lighting
  • fabric and material. Rolled fabric and material
  • floor coverings. Carpets, rugs, laminate flooring and floor tiles
  • footwear. All types of footwear not including socks
  • fruit and vegetables. All types of fresh fruit and vegetables
  • gent’s clothing. All items of gent’s clothing including coats, tops and trousers but not footwear
  • haberdashery. Wool, and small articles for sewing such as buttons, ribbons, zips, as well as craft books limited to fabric and wool design
  • hardware and do it yourself (DIY) supplies. Includes the sale of new DIY tools
  • hot and cold food. All hot and cold food and hot and cold drinks. Pre-approval of the type of food must be obtained from the Market Supervisor
  • household goods, non-electrical kitchenware and toiletries. Cleaning products and accessories including mops, buckets, brushes, and toiletries including toilet roll, kitchen roll, ironing boards, pots and pans
  • ladies clothing. All items of ladies clothing including coats, tops and trousers but not footwear
  • mobile phone accessories. All items relating mobile phones including cases, chargers and batteries
  • outdoor wear. Coats and mountaineering equipment including waterproofs, rucksacks and walking boots
  • pet supplies and pet foods. Includes pets and livestock supplies and food
  • pictures, frames and mirrors. Framing service and the sale of prints within the frames
  • plants, Flowers and garden accessories. All potted plants, flowers and garden ornaments including the sale of Christmas wreaths and trees plus tools and accessories used for gardening
  • pottery. Ceramic wares and associated goods
  • smoking accessories. Cigarette papers and filters, vapes, E-cigarettes, traditional pipes and accessories
  • sportswear and equipment. Branded sportswear and sports equipment
  • sweets and confectionery. Sweets, chocolate, chocolate bars, packaged long-life cakes, biscuits, cold drinks and crisps
  • toys and gadgets. Full range of children’s toys, jigsaws, and gadgets
  • underwear, socks and hats. lingerie, tights, gloves and scarfs
  • watch straps and batteries. Batteries and watch batteries, straps and a minor repairs service

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