Business
Market & Fairs
Last revised: 9 October 2008
Markets take place within the Kennet district on a weekly basis, these are currently held in Devizes, Marlborough and Pewsey.DevizesDevizes is a traditional market town with its first market held in the 13th Century. The Thursday market, which is now held in the Market Place has been established since 1609.
Application Form for New Market Traders
Day | Type | Times | Location |
| Tuesday | Antiques | 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs | The Shambles |
| Thursday | General | 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs | Market Place |
| Thursday | General | 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs | The Shambles |
| Friday | General | 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs | The Shambles |
| Saturday | General | 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs | The Shambles |
Devizes Market | General Outdoor | General Indoor |
| Average number of stalls | 36 | 20 |
| Size of stalls | Variable but 3m minimum | Area of one bay |
| Traders | Regular and casual | Regular and casual |
| Refuse Collection | Yes | On a Thursday |
| Vehicle Parking | Yes (fee applicable) | Yes (fee applicable) |
| Type of stall | Traders own | Traders own |
Marlborough
The Market in the High Street of Marlborough has been held there for over 600 years. In 1204 King John established that weekly markets may be held on Wednesdays and Saturdays which still continue to operate to this day.
Day | Type | Times | Location |
| Wednesday | General | 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs | High Street |
| Saturday | General | 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs | High Street |
Marlborough Market | General Outdoor |
| Average number of stalls | 20 |
| Size of stalls | Variable but 3m minimum |
| Traders | Regular and casual |
| Refuse Collection | Yes |
| Vehicle Parking | Yes (fee applicable) |
| Type of stall | Traders own |
Pewsey
In the 19th Century, Pewsey had a market which became the local shopping centre in the 20th Century. The market is now held in the Bouverie Hall car park on a Tuesday
Day | Type | Times | Location |
| Tuesday | General | 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs | Bouverie Hall Carp Park |
Pewsey Market | General Outdoor |
| Size of stalls | Variable but 3m minimum |
| Traders | Casual |
| Refuse Collection | No |
| Vehicle Parking | Yes |
| Type of stall | Traders own |
Speciality markets are sometimes arranged during the year the dates of which will be advertised locally.
Special arrangements may be made at Christmas and New Year or when market locations are occupied by traditional fairs. Please note that Fairs on The Green in Devizes are organised by Devizes Town Council.
If you require any further information on this service or would like to make any comments please e-mail the Enforcement and Inspections Team or call Tel 01380 734665.
If you are a trader and would like to apply for a stall at any of the above markets please complete the attached word form and e-mail it to the Enforcement and Inspection Team. Payments for stall allocation will be collected on the day of trade by the Councils Markets Officer. Licensed traders also have the option of paying by direct debit.
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Devizes
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