We are thrilled to welcome me&u as a new sponsor of NABMA! me&u is a guest ordering platform built specifically for Markets & Food Halls to increase market revenue & reduce operational […]More

The Great British Market Awards 2025, hosted by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) on Thursday, 30th January in Birmingham, celebrated the vibrant contributions of markets across the UK to local communities, tourism, and economic regeneration.

After over 40,000 public votes, the shortlist for Britain’s Favourite Market 2025 has been revealed!

Since opening just over two years ago, Chester’s new market has now welcomed its five millionth customer. Opened by Cheshire West and Chester Council as its key anchor tenant in […]More

The Belfast Christmas Market, a jewel of the city’s festive calendar, proudly celebrates 20 years of bringing Christmas magic to life. The award-winning market has become a vital part of […]More

As the multi-award winning market approaches its second birthday, the market will have welcomed almost five million customers through its doors since opening in November 2022. All the market’s stalls […]More

The heart of the United Kingdom’s communities beats through its markets, where local traditions, commerce, and culture converge. In the spirit of celebrating and promoting excellence in markets across cities, […]More

Middle Row Market was buzzing with excitement as the first United Charities Market took place

On 25th September 2024, the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) hosted the much-anticipated presentation of the NABMA Market Awards at their Annual Conference.

NABMA is pleased to launch its industry awards for 2024. We want to promote what is best in the industry and we want your help to identify • Market Manager […]More

The Love Your Local Market Campaign (LYLM) 2024 has been a spectacular success, turning local markets into bustling hubs of activity and fun! This year's campaign has exceeded all expectations, showcasing the resilience and importance of local commerce through a variety of engaging activities and widespread participation.

The NABMA President Councillor Chris Poulter recently attended the official opening of the newly refurbished City of Lincoln Cornhill Market on Friday, 17 May.

Oxford's beloved Covered Market is about to reach an extraordinary milestone, celebrating its 250th anniversary.

The Love Your Local Market (LYLM) campaign has officially launched, and the response has been nothing short of phenomenal.

The Love Your Local Market 2024 campaign launched with vibrant energy, showcasing bustling markets and creative events.

NABMA Proudly Announces Zapp’s Renewed Sponsorship for the Love Your Local Market Campaign, Marking the Fourth Consecutive Year of Collaboration. NABMA, the driving force behind the UK’s beloved Love Your […]More

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Planning Committee has granted permission for the Ellesmere Port Market transformation plans (Tuesday 12 March).

The Great British Market Awards 2024 celebrated the outstanding contributions of markets to local communities, regeneration, and tourism over the past year.

Chester’s new market marked its first birthday on 11 and 12 November with a weekend of celebrations and fundraising.

Kate Gittins, who has been pivotal in the transformation of Shrewsbury’s popular market hall, has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award as she is set to retire from her post after 17 years at the helm.

Plans have been published to improve the market, designed to improve the appearance and thermal efficiency of the market hall, support local market traders and help future-proof Ellesmere Port Market […]More

The Great British Market Awards 2024 is now open for nominations. We are also proud to announce details of the voting process for Britain's Favourite Market.

Derby’s Market Hall has moved a step closer to completion, with the search for creatives, makers and traders beginning. Businesses throughout the region are being invited to register their interest […]More

MARKET traders turned their stalls green to raise money for their local children’s hospice – Derian House – in celebration of the charity’s 30th anniversary.

NABMA is proud to support Safer Business Action Week, a week-long initiative led by the National Business Crime Centre (NBCC) to tackle business crime across the country.

At the NABMA Gala Awards Dinner held in Harrogate on 9 October 2022, the winners of NABMA Awards for 2023 were revealed.

NABMA continues to work with the government appointed Task Force and has been an active voice within the High Street Sector Leaders Group both during and since the pandemic.

As NABMA has previously advised from October 1st businesses can no longer supply, sell or offer certain single use plastic items in England.

NABMA is pleased to launch its industry awards for 2023. Once again we thank Blachere Illumination for their support and generous sponsorship.

Traders in the new Chester Market have come together to offer customers a range of discounts to choose from every Tuesday starting from 1 August.

The All Party Parliamentary Markets Group (APPMG) has been relaunched with new officers and Simon Baynes MP as its chairman. NABMA now provides the secretariat for the Group.

NABMA members were given a behind-the-scenes look at the new Chester Market on Thursday, 13 July.

NABMA is now the administrator of the All Party Parliamentary Markets Group.

It is with great sadness that NABMA have to convey to members the passing of Matthew Steele, Markets & Street Trading Operations Manager at Hackney.

The wonderful weather during May appears to have added some extra heat to this year’s Love Your Local Market campaign, with another highly successful year.

Once again a huge thanks from NABMA for all the fantastic events, pictures, stories and social media from the last few days demonstrating how markets are truly valued within local communities.

What a first week we enjoyed as Love Your Local Market 2023, kindly sponsored by Zapp Outdoor, was celebrated across the UK in some wonderful weather.

We have had a stunning first week of #LYLM2023 blessed with good weather and so many excellent events.

With over 450 registrations now for Love Your Local Market it is wonderful to see all the social media and images in this first week of events, celebrations and promotions taking place at markets across the UK.

Love Your Local Market runs from Friday 12 May until Saturday 27 May.

NABMA, the leading organisation in the UK for market operators, has launched a new vision for markets called “Markets First”.

NABMA, the organisers of the UK’s Love Your Local Market Campaign, are thrilled to announce that Zapp will be the major sponsors of the event for the third year in succession.

The winners of this year's Great British Market Awards have been revealed at a ceremony in Birmingham today. NABMA, announced the winners at its One-Day Conference including the coveted "Britain's Favourite Market Award".

NABMA was delighted to support Simon Baynes MP, our past Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Markets Committee, who, today, submitted a 10 Minute Rule Bill in the Chamber at the House of Commons.

The National Association of British Markets (NABMA) has published the findings of its latest, comprehensive National Survey of UK markets. It has revealed that the industry faces major challenges in […]More

Two key members of the National Markets Group for IP Protection – Gavin Terry and Patrician Lennon – have won recognition at Chartered Trading Standards Institute’s (CTSI) annual Hero Awards […]More

North East England will pilot a new £2.25 million scheme to restructure tourism boards.  DCMS have announced  that Newcastle Gateshead Initiative in the North East has been selected to lead […]More

Training and Development of your market team is essential to your success and this is why NABMA offer bespoke training and qualifications.

You can follow the campaign on social media with the hashtag #MyFavouriteMarket and #GBMA2023

Geraldine has been part of the NABMA family for nearly two decades and has been an influential voice in making NABMA the organisation it is today.

This is the highest award that NABMA makes each year and is in the gift of the Presidency. We are grateful to Manchester City Council for their ongoing support and […]More

NABMA said a formal goodbye to one of its most loyal supporters and consultants at its recent Conference and AGM.

At the NABMA Gala Awards Dinner held in Harrogate on 27 & 28 October 2022, the winners of NABMA Awards for 2022 were revealed.

At the NABMA Gala Awards Dinner held in Harrogate on 27 & 28 October 2022, the winners of NABMA Awards for 2022 were revealed.

NABMA is pleased to announce that its nomination of Graham Wilson OBE to serve on the reformed London Markets Board has been successful. The appointment of our former Chief Executive, […]More

Following requests from NABMA we have now received the latest information from government about investment in markets from government programmes. The attachment details funding from the Town Deals Fund; the […]More

The new Chester Market will open its doors to the public on Saturday 5 November at 9am. Free tickets will be available for the opening weekend to provide an exclusive […]More

Please find attached the NABMA Annual Report that picks out the headlines and details of another very busy but successful year for your national organisation. The Report will be presented […]More

NABMA is pleased to launch its industry awards for 2022.

With less than five months until the new market is expected to open, Cheshire West and Chester Council can announce the second tranche of traders taking stalls. Eleven further stalls […]More

As a follow up to Love Your Local Market, Simon raised a question in the House of Commons to Paul Scully MP, the Parliamentary Under – Secretary (BEIS) and Minister of State for London.

NABMA is delighted to announce that Market Place will be the principal NABMA sponsor, for 2022/23.  Market Place, is well known in the market industry as an innovative and exciting […]More

What a three weeks we have had as markets across the UK have supported Love Your Local Market and The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

What a fantastic two weeks we have enjoyed as Love Your Local Market has been celebrated across the UK.

Simon Baynes MP, joined the Chief Executive of NABMA (the National Association of British Market Authorities), David Preston, on a visit to the market at Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham to highlight their annual ‘Love Your Local Market’ campaign.

Since 2011, NABMA have carried out surveys of the country’s retail markets to record year-on-year changes – the Retail Markets Survey (RMS). This year, the RMS has been reviewed and […]More

What a fantastic first week we were experiencing for Love Your Local Market.

Endorsement and recognition of the value of local markets from the heart of Westminster and the Prime Minister himself.

London’s iconic Borough Market will be creating a bustling street party feel under its Victorian arches to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

NABMA has produced a checklist to ensure that your markets can best use this national and local PR opportunity.

Our new look Love Your Local Market Social Media Tiles are now available to access.

the organisers of the campaign, are thrilled to welcome Zapp as this year’s major sponsor.

An extended Love Your Local Market returns this May as markets join in the celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

NABMA is delighted to announce and welcome our new sponsor, Vitabri, for 2022/23. Vitabri is renowned for its high quality products, designed and produced in France.

It has been heartening to see the response from around the world to the crisis in Ukraine and the response from markets across Europe.

Market traders have been able to get a glimpse of their future with a visit to the new market hall as further traders are announced by the council.

NABMA is pleased to see its publication continuing to be viewed from far and wide

Member of Parliament for Clwyd South, Simon Baynes MP, recently presented awards to the winners of the Great British Market Awards 2022 which were announced at a prestigious event in Birmingham on Thursday 3 February 2022.

NABMA has decided to extend Love Your Local Market Campaign for 2022 to link with the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Several of our London members have made us aware of a consultation on the continuance of Pavement Licence which raises a number of concerns for them.

The winners of the Great British Market Awards were announced at a prestigious event in Birmingham earlier today (Thursday 3 February 2022).

NABMA is delighted to welcome Edge IT Systems as our latest sponsor.

NABMA is excited to announce, and welcomes, our new sponsor, The Safer Food Group for 2022/23.

After over 30,000 votes from the public, the anticipation is rising, as the title of Britain’s Favourite Market 2022 is set to be revealed on 3rd February 2022.

NABMA is delighted that our Basecamp app has now signed up 300 members. This service is dedicated solely to NABMA members. Are you part of the discussion yet?

The recent Love Your Local Market Campaign (run by NABMA) which took place in the final two weeks of October 2021, has given markets across the country a vital boost.

As we approach the end of a highly successful Love Your Local Market Campaign, the love continues with the launch of the Great British Market Awards 2022.

Voting is now open for Britain's Favourite Market!

People are showing their love for markets in record numbers during this year's Love Your Local Market Campaign.

What a busy NABMA Saturday as Love Your Local Market 2021 gets underway for the next two weeks.

Key to the event, were the presentation of Market Awards to the following people. NABMA would like to congratulate all the award winners for their contribution to markets.

The digital assets for #LYLM2021 are now available to download.

The Love Your Local Market campaign, which returns to the UK this October has received a major boost as this year’s sponsor is announced.

Britain’s biggest celebration of markets is back this Autumn and is highlighting the importance of markets at the heart of local communities and economies.

Bradford Council’s Executive has approved proposals to relocate and expand St James’s Wholesale Market into a modern ‘regional food hub’ following an announcement by Bradford Council’s Leader that the existing market site could be the location for a new city centre Northern Powerhouse Rail station.

As non-essential retail plans to return on 12 April, the latest NABMA survey suggests that the industry is heading towards some £200 million of lost income for market operators.

eat:Festivals are celebrating after being awarded the top spot at the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards on Thursday (18 March 2021).

NABMA has produced a further survey as the markets industry looks towards the path out of lockdown 3 and the reopening of markets next month.

The announcement of the winners of NABMA's Market Heroes Awards.

Following announcements by the Prime Minister last night, and revised guidance released this morning, the below are latest restriction and business updates for England and Wales.

Leading Mystery Shopping organisation, Storecheckers, has been tracking the wearing of masks in Britain’s High Streets.

Following NABMA’s announcement about the concession we have secured for mobile phone repair shops to open further enquiries have been received about other repair services such as shoes and key cutting.

We have been advised by the Cabinet Office that, under the November restrictions, repair service businesses, such as mobile phone repair shops, are not required to close.

Following further discussions with government officials, NABMA and the NMTF have agreed a revised statement on how we believe these regulations apply to markets in England.

As a reminder, the Regulations allow for all markets stalls (whether indoor or outdoor) to be open, whether they are selling essential goods only or a mixed offering. Further information on what constitutes a mixed offering is within this guidance.

Following the information provided yesterday on our meeting with government officials the Regulations have now been published.

Representatives of our respective organisations, NABMA and NMTF met with government officials

A message from our sponsors, Marketti

NABMA have been provided with updated research from our High Street partner, Storecheckers.

Email that NABMA has sent to the recently appointed High Street Minister, Kelly Tolhurst MP

NABMA has undertaken another COVID-19 survey following a request from government to update them on the state of the markets’ industry.

Businesses are now required by law to display the official NHS QR code posters from today

Having studied and taken advice on the latest updates from Government regarding changes to Food & Beverage service

Following a request for clarification, NABMA has now received the following response.

John Chapman has been elected as the new Chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Markets Committee.

Pease, Chitty and Cousins: Law of Markets and Fairs - 7th Edition available to pre-order.

Please find below the presentations from the SLCC / NABMA Webinar on Wednesday 9th September 2020

Today NABMA launches a new awards programme to recognise our market heroes. We are grateful to Blachere Illumination who have kindly agreed to sponsor the awards.

We are delighted at the number of early bookings for our virtual conference on the morning of Tuesday 22 September. Our grateful thanks go to our conference sponsor Groupe Geraud.

NABMA has worked closely with Storecheckers over the last few years. They have shared for information their recent survey on businesses and COVID safety measures.