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Markets near Preston: days, times and locations

There are 12 regular markets within 30 miles of Preston, including Preston Market Hall, Wigan Market, Bury Market. Here are the opening days, times and locations.

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Market opening days and times within 30 miles of Preston

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

Mon-Sat · 8am-5pm

Preston Market Hall

Earl Street, Preston PR1 2LA · under 1 mile 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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Mon–Sat

Wigan Market

New Market Street, Wigan · 15 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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Wed, Fri & Sat

Bury Market

Murray Road, Bury · 20 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.

Every Wednesday and Saturday · 9am–4pm

Lancaster Charter Market

Market Square, Market Street and Cheapside, Lancaster · 20 miles away

Hours: 09:00–16:00

Lancaster's outdoor charter market with local produce, international food, fruit, vegetables, eggs and preserves; it does not operate on bank holidays.

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Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun · 9am-4.30pm Oct-Mar; 9am-5pm Apr-Sep

Morecambe Festival Market

Central Drive, Morecambe LA4 4DW · 23 miles away

Hours: 09:00-16:30 Oct-Mar; 09:00-17:00 Apr-Sep

Covered market beside Morecambe Promenade with more than 80 stalls and two cafés serving homemade meals and cakes; it also opens on bank holidays from Easter to August.

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Mon, Wed, Sat

Rochdale Riverside Market

The Butts, Rochdale · 24 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

Warrington Market

Time Square, Warrington · 26 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.

Every Saturday · 7am–3pm

Great Homer Street Market

Great Homer Street, Liverpool · 26 miles away

Hours: 07:00–15:00

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

Mon–Sat · 9:30am–6pm

Arndale Market

Manchester Arndale, High Street, Manchester · 27 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 · 27 miles away

Hours: 11:00–17:00

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

Mon–Sat

Oldham Market

Parliament Square, Oldham · 28 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 · 29 miles away

Hours: 09:00–16:00

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

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