Markets & food events

Markets near Bolton: days, times and locations

We currently list 16 regular markets within 30 miles of Bolton. None is within 5 miles of Bolton centre; the nearest listed is Bury Market, about 6 miles away.

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Market opening days and times within 30 miles of Bolton

These are regular schedules, not live opening confirmations. Check the official market page before travelling, especially on bank holidays or in bad weather.

Wed, Fri & Sat

Bury Market

Murray Road, Bury · 6 miles away

Hours: 09:00–17:00

One of the UK's most famous markets — the open market, World Famous Market Hall and fish & meat hall in Bury town centre.

Mon–Sat

Wigan Market

New Market Street, Wigan · 9 miles away

Hours: 08:30–17:00

Wigan's indoor market with cafes, fruit, vegetables and general traders. The current hall remains open until Wigan Market at Fettlers is expected to open in Spring 2027.

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Mon–Sat · 9:30am–6pm

Arndale Market

Manchester Arndale, High Street, Manchester · 10 miles away

Hours: 09:30–18:00

Manchester's lively indoor market in the Arndale — street food, vintage, records and homewares.

2nd Sunday monthly · 11am–5pm

NQ Makers Market

Stevenson Square, Northern Quarter, Manchester · 10 miles away

Hours: 11:00–17:00

Monthly makers' market in the Northern Quarter — independent art, craft, food and drink producers.

Mon, Wed, Sat

Rochdale Riverside Market

The Butts, Rochdale · 12 miles away

Hours: 09:00–17:00

Vibrant outdoor traditional market on The Butts in Rochdale town centre with a variety of stalls.

Mon–Sat

Oldham Market

Parliament Square, Oldham · 13 miles away

Hours: 09:00–17:00

Oldham's market in a purpose-built two-level home inside The Spindles, with around 50 traders selling fresh food and goods.

Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun

Altrincham Market

Greenwood Street, Altrincham · 14 miles away

Hours: 09:00–16:00

Altrincham's celebrated Market House food hall and outdoor market — regional food producers, vintage and craft.

Mon–Sat

Warrington Market

Time Square, Warrington · 15 miles away

Hours: 09:00–17:00

Award-winning indoor market with over 50 independent traders plus the Cookhouse food hall in the Time Square development.

Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat

Stockport Market

Market Place, Stockport · 16 miles away

Hours: 09:00–16:30

Historic market with stalls in the Victorian Market Hall and fresh food in the Produce Hall in Stockport's Old Town.

Last Friday monthly

Foodie Friday Stockport

Market Place, Stockport · 16 miles away

Hours: 18:00–21:00

Popular evening street-food event with traders, craft ales and live music at Stockport Market Place on the last Friday of each month.

Mon-Sat · 8am-5pm

Preston Market Hall

Earl Street, Preston PR1 2LA · 17 miles away

Hours: 08:00-17:00

Preston's covered Market Hall, where most stalls sell hot or cold food alongside fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and dairy produce.

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Every Saturday · 7am–3pm

Great Homer Street Market

Great Homer Street, Liverpool · 25 miles away

Hours: 07:00–15:00

'Greatie' — Liverpool's huge Saturday market with 140+ traders, indoor and out.

Last Sunday monthly; December before Christmas · 10am–3:30pm

Treacle Market

Market Place, Macclesfield · 25 miles away

Hours: 10:00–15:30

Monthly artisan market with 140+ stalls of food, drink, crafts, antiques and vintage; December moves to the Sunday before Christmas.

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Tue, Fri & Sat · 8:30am–4pm

Macclesfield Outdoor Market

Market Place, Macclesfield · 25 miles away

Hours: 08:30–16:00

Cheshire East's outdoor general market in Market Place, trading every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.

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Mon–Wed 9am–5pm; Thu–Sat 9am–5:30pm

Macclesfield Market Hall

Grosvenor Centre, Macclesfield · 25 miles away

Hours: Mon–Wed 09:00–17:00; Thu–Sat 09:00–17:30

Refurbished indoor market in the Grosvenor Centre with independent food, drink and produce traders; reopened in February 2026.

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Mon & Thu

Huddersfield Open Market

Brook Street, Huddersfield · 26 miles away

Hours: 09:00–16:00

Huddersfield's general open market selling fresh food and general goods.

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