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Bath Markets (Bath, England)



Full of character and real life, the busy markets in Bath are an integral part of Bath's local life. They provide a great place to find bargains in Bath or to just browse around the wide variety of stalls and enjoy the exciting atmosphere and local Bath market banter. Bath's bustling markets range from the very large to a small, discreet collection of stalls, situated in quiet districts of Bath. They are held in many neighborhoods of Bath and provide a fun way to shop, for both experienced and novice bargain hunters alike.

It is worth noting that most market stands do not usually accept credit cards for purchases. Prices at Bath markets are not generally fixed and so friendly haggling is often a good idea, to try and reduce the price. Here are some of the main markets in the Bath area that are worth a visit.




Bath Markets - Bath Guildhall Market - Bath, England
The Guildhall Market in Bath is situated in the High Street, right in the heart of Bath's busy shopping centre. This is one of Bath's main markets and is full of fascinating family owned market stalls, in the grand Guildhall building, which is close to Pulteney Bridge. Bath's Guildhall Market has existed on this site for over 700 years and market stalls include antique silverware, jewellery, fresh meat and vegetables, a delicatessen, cheeses, old-fashioned sweets, books, leather bags, hardware items, tools, takeaway food, a barber's shop and electrical goods.

Bath Markets - Bath Antique's Market - Bath, England
The antiques market in Walcot Street is one of the most popular flea markets in Bath and takes place every Saturday throughout the year. This large Bath market features around 40 interesting market stands, selling an enormous range of items, such as antique furniture, cabinets, ornaments, ceramics, collectors' items, paintings, books, second-hand clothes and general bric-a-brac.

Bath Markets - Bath Farmers' Markets - Bath, England
There are two regular farmers' markets that are held every month in Bath, at the old Green Park railway station, close to the supermarket. This market sells a huge variety of organic vegetables, potted meats, cider, fruit juices, cheeses, pates, eggs, flowers, plants and much more besides. This undercover market is very atmospheric and there are often street entertainers nearby.

Bath Markets - Green Park Station Friday Markets - Bath, England
Every Friday at Bath's Green Park station a varied market takes place. With a number of inexpensive market stalls, selling a variety of goods, such as jewellery, second-hall books, music CDs, paintings, plants, trees, tools and gifts, this is one of the best markets in Bath to find genuine bargains.

Bath Markets - Bath Twerton Market - Bath, England
Bath's Twerton Market is held every Thursday in the car park of Bath City Football Club, close to the High Street in the Twerton shopping area of Bath. This open-air market starts at around 09:00 and market stands sell fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, cheeses, clothes, toiletries, household goods, plants, flowers and much more besides.

Bath Markets - Christmas Market - Bath, England
The Bath Christmas Market is one of the newest markets in Bath. This popular continent-style Christmas market is held in the heart of Bath during early December, near Bath Abbey, and the market stalls are housed in individual wooden chalets.

 
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