Markets near Colchester: days, times and locations
There are 8 regular markets within 30 miles of Colchester, including Colchester High Street Market, Ipswich Market, Chelmsford High Street Market. Here are the opening days, times and locations.
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These are regular schedules, not live opening confirmations. Check the official market page before travelling, especially on bank holidays or in bad weather.
Colchester High Street Market
Hours: 09:00–16:00
Colchester's street market on the High Street with food and general stalls.
Ipswich Market
Hours: 09:00–16:00
Ipswich's traditional charter market on the Cornhill, selling fresh fish, fruit and vegetables, street food and general goods.
Chelmsford High Street Market
Hours: 08:30–16:00
Chelmsford's outdoor market on the High Street, with food, fresh produce and general goods.
Bury St Edmunds Market
Hours: 09:00–16:00
Twice-weekly provisions market on the Cornhill and Buttermarket — 80+ stalls of food and local produce.
Sudbury Farmers Market
Hours: 09:30–14:00
Monthly Sudbury farmers market on Market Hill with Suffolk and Essex artisan producers, fresh food, bakes and seasonal local produce in the town centre.
Check official market details →Lavenham Farmers Market
Hours: 10:00–13:30
Award-winning Suffolk farmers market outside Lavenham Village Hall, bringing regional farmers, growers, bakers and food producers to the wool-town each month.
Check official market details →Bury St Edmunds Farmers Market
Hours: 10:00–15:00
Monthly producers' market on The Traverse with local bread, honey, meat, fish, seafood, fruit and vegetables, street food, cakes and Suffolk drinks.
Check official market details →Saffron Walden Market
Hours: 09:00–16:00
Long-running town market in Saffron Walden with fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, fish, olives, coffee, flowers and plants alongside general traders.
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