Market stalls 

How to become a trader

I’d like to trade at one of Bolton’s markets:

In order to become a trader at one of our markets you will need to provide the following documentation:

• Two forms of identification (e.g. passport and driving license).
• A copy of your public liability insurance. This can be obtained from your local insurance company or from The National Federation of Market Traders on 01226 749021.
• A passport sized photograph of you.

Note: without all of these, you will not be permitted to trade.

It is possible to lease a stall, but only at Bolton Market. To find out more about leasing a stall contact the market office on 01204 336825.

View traders and products available at Bolton Market, Ashburner Street.

Bolton Market

Bring all required documents to the customer service window on the day you wish to trade at 7:45am. You will be required to complete a ‘new trader details form’ on your first attendance for each of the days you wish to trade.

At 8:00am the market officer will call out your name and allocate you an available stall. Payment for the stall is required immediately after stall allocation and prior to setting up goods on the allocated stall.

Car boot Stalls

To trade on the Sunday car boot at Bolton Market contact 01204 336825 to check availability and select a stall.

Days open for trading and stall charges from 

• Tuesday - £14.50
• Thursday - £14.50 
• Friday - £11.50   
• Saturday - £16.50   

Pay at Ashburner Street Market Office

Farnworth Market

Registering

Bring all required documents to the customer service window on the day you wish to trade at 7:45am. You will be required to complete a ‘new trader details form’ on each of the days you wish to trade.

At 8:00am the market officer will call out your name and allocate you an available stall. Payment for the stall is required immediately after stall allocation and prior to setting up goods on the allocated stall.

To trade on the Saturday car boot at Farnworth Market, you will need to go to the market office at 7:00am to be allocated a stall on the ‘A block’ section of the market.

Days open for trading and stall charges from   

• Monday (Flea Market) - £10.00
• Friday - £10.00
• Saturday - £10.00

Pay at Farnworth Market Office, Off King Street
 

Westhoughton Market

To become a trader at Westhoughton Market or to book a stall on the car boot please contact a member of the markets team on 01204 336825. Stall availability is limited and stalls are let for a minimum period of one month (4 weeks).

Days open for trading and stall charges from 

• Tuesday - £4.50
• Thursday - £9.00
• Saturday - £9.00

Pay by invoice at Westhoughton Market, Market Street

Horwich Market

To become a trader at Horwich Market contact a member of the markets team on 01204 336825.

Days open for trading and stall charges from 

• Friday  - £10.00

Pay at Horwich Market, St John Street 

Details of car boot / second hand flea markets

Note: (Bolton and Farnworth Car Boot) Traders should arrive between 6.00am and 7.30am as failure to do so may result in the stall being relet.

Note: (Westhoughton Car Boot) Traders should arrive between 8.00am and 08.30am as failure to do so may result in the stall being relet. 

How do I book for one of the car boot/second hand markets?

These markets are very busy, so it’s advisable to book a stall in advance by calling 01204 336825 or by visiting the markets whilst they are open. Please note that there is different booking periods for the markets as shown above. You can simply turn up on the day but there’s no guarantee that a stall will be available.

At Bolton Market the majority of available stalls are on the outdoor market, however, they are undercover. There are also a small number available in the indoor Miscellaneous market. When you book, you’ll be allocated a stall reference consisting of a number and letter. This is displayed on the ground of each stall on the outside or on the fascia on the indoor stalls.

You will be allocated one table with your stall but if you have a trestle table or clothes rail, you may bring them with you.

At Farnworth Market the stalls are outdoor but are undercover. When you book, you’ll be allocated a stall reference consisting of a number and letter which is displayed on the stall. 

At Westhoughton Market the stalls are indoor. You’ll be allocated one table with your stall but if you have a trestle table or clothes rail, you may bring them with you.

If you have any problems finding stalls please ask a member of staff who will be happy to assist.