APPMG Calls for Action on Weather Forecasting Following Joint Work with Visitor Attractions and the Met Office
The All-Party Parliamentary Markets Group (APPMG) has launched a new strand of policy work examining the impact of weather forecasting on markets, visitor attr ...
South Molton to celebrate Heritage Day and opening of restored Pannier Market roof
South Molton will come together on Saturday 4 July 2026 for a special Heritage Day celebrating the heritage, creativity and community of South Molton Pannier M ...
NABMA Market Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
NABMA is inviting nominations for the NABMA Market Awards 2026, sponsored by ZAPP.
Love Your Local Market 2026 is almost here!
With launch week now underway, this is a great time to make sure your market is registered and ready to make the most of the national campaign from Friday 15 M ...
Official Campaign Sponsor Announced for Love Your Local Market 2026
Love Your Local Market 2026 is proud to announce Andy Thornton as the official campaign sponsor for this year’s national celebration of mar ...
More Accolades for Shrewsbury Market
Following on its awards as NABMA Britain’s Favourite Market then Shrewsbury Market has helped the Shropshire county town be recognised as one of Britain's best ...
Love Your Local Market 2026 – Resources Now Live
With just 60 days to go until Love Your Local Market 2026, we are delighted to announce that this year's campaign resources are now live. Markets, partners ...
Ian Carmichael
It is with great sadness that we share the sudden loss of our colleague and friend, Ian Carmichael. Ian was instrumental in the creation and building of the Be ...
Great British Market Awards 2026 Winners Announced
The Great British Market Awards 2026 were proudly presented as part of the NABMA One Day Conference, celebrating excellence, innovation and commitment across t ...
Councillor Geraldine Carter
It is with great sadness that NABMA received the news late last night of the passing of Councillor Geraldine Carter after an illness that she bravely fought. ...
NABMA Budget Reaction: Championing Skills and Growth for Markets
NABMA welcomes the measures set out in the Autumn Budget, which provide significant opportunities for the market sector to access funding for skills developmen ...
David Catterall Appointed Consultant Chief Executive of NABMA
The National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Catterall DL as its new Consultant Chief Executi ...
Christmas pop up traders urged to check tax rules
HMRC, supported by NABMA, is urging anyone running a temporary or seasonal stall to check if they need to tell HMRC about their Christmas earnings.
Calderdale Markets Manager Honoured with Chief Executive’s Award
Calderdale Council’s Markets Manager, and long-time NABMA friend, supporter and former consultant, John Walker, has been recognised for his outstanding contrib ...
Chester Market celebrates three years of success
The new Market within Chester Northgate has now welcomed over seven million customers since opening in early November 2022. Coupled with a host of awards, t ...
Bradford’s Darley Street Market Shortlisted for Major Regeneration Award
Bradford’s Darley Street Market has been shortlisted for a prestigious Revo Gold Award in the Best Long-Term Regeneration Initiative category.
Over 10,000 Votes Already Cast for Britain’s Favourite Market 2026!
We’re thrilled to announce that over 10,000 votes have already been cast for Britain’s Favourite Market 2026 – part of the prestigious Great British Market Awards, proudly sponsored by Market Place.
Ely Farmers’ Market Celebrates 25 Years at the Heart of the Community
Ely Farmers’ Market is marking a major milestone this year — celebrating 25 years as a cornerstone of the city’s vibrant marketplace tradition.
Celebrate Diwali with a Lantern Decorating Workshop at Darley Street Market
Families are invited to join a special Diwali lantern decorating workshop at Bradford’s Darley Street Market on Saturday 18 October, celebrating the Festival of Lights with creativity and colour.
Voting Now Open: Britain’s Favourite Market 2026
The Great British Market Awards 2026, proudly sponsored by Market Place, are now officially live! Organised by NABMA – The Voice of Markets, these nationall ...
Seven Sisters Market reopens under management of Market Place
North London’s iconic Seven Sisters Market, has officially reopened after five years of closure. The market closed in 2020 due to safety concerns. Since the ...
Community Creativity Shines at Darley Street Market
A vibrant new piece of public art has been unveiled at Darley Street Market in Bradford — a colourful installation of over 120 ceramic tiles created by visitors during the market’s opening weekend in July.
Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Diplomas in Market Administration Awarded
NABMA was proud to present the Diplomas in Market Administration during the 2025 NABMA Conference in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Celebrating Excellence: NABMA Market Awards 2025 Winners Revealed
On 23rd September 2025, the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) celebrated the presentation of the NABMA Market Awards during its Annual Conference and AGM