Darlington Markets

Darlington is an award-winning Market Town. In 2008 it won the top award at the industry's Oscars where it was named 'Market of the Year' (Markets Attraction).

The award reflects Darlington's commitment to quality markets and central to the town centre experience. Singled out for special praise was the Darlington 'Summer Market Spectacular ' event which is set to become even bigger and better this year from 15 - 18August 2008.

As a compact and contemporary shopping destination Darlington's long-established market tradition sits hand in hand with today's discerning shopper's needs. Darlington's open-air markets take place in the town centre in front of the iconic Victorian Covered Market Hall, everything the market shopper needs in one convenient location!

For variety, good old fashioned service, buzz and value for money Darlington Markets are hard to beat - the traditional Monday, Thursday and Saturday Outdoor Markets and daily Indoor Market (except Sunday), attract shoppers from far and wide on Bank Holiday Mondays.

Monthly Craft Markets (every 2nd Friday) and the popular monthly Farmers' Markets (every 3rd Friday) add to the marketing mix and provide a true taste of fresh local speciality produce. Enjoy a frothy cappuccino or light bite at a pavement café surrounding the Market Square and watch the world go by!

Throughout the year there are speciality markets to enjoy too. The bi-annual French and Continental Markets visit in May and October and the Summer Market Spectacular delights in August. Winter brings the Thursday Christingle Markets in December, which tie in with late night shopping and December sees the seasonal Winter Wonderland market event.

The discerning shopper has never had it as good as in Darlington, come and discover the difference and check out our What's On page to find out full details of all market events!