Neston Market
In 1728 King George III granted a Royal Charter for a weekly Market to be held on a Friday. It is understood at that time the Market was located around the area of Neston Cross in the centre of Neston Town.
During the mid 1800s many people travelled from North Wales across the Dee estuary on foot, on ponies and donkeys and carts to go to Neston Market.
Evidence suggests in the early 1900s of monthly Farmers' type Markets being held in Neston. These Markets were much used by the wives of farmers for the sale of cheese, butter and eggs.
Although now a different location Friday Market still continues to thrive.
A function of former Neston Urban District Council, Neston Market began as an indoor Market at Neston Institute (now Neston Civic Hall) in May 1958 where it continued to be run until August 1965.
Due to growth the Market transferred to the basement area of Neston Town Hall in September 1965 where it continues as an Indoor Food Market to this day.
In 1967, due to its popularity, the Market extended to outdoor general retail trading. Initially trading was to the immediate environs of the Town Hall and eventually, when space became available, extended to surrounding car parks, where again general trading continues to the present day.
Following local government reorganisation in 1974 the Market then became a function of Ellesmere Port and Neston Borough Council, which in 2009 handed over to Cheshire West and Chester Council.
Friday Market day is a popular weekly event in Neston that attracts customers from far and near. It is also a focal point for the town where shoppers and 'locals' tend to meet. Friendships have developed and can be observed between customers and Market traders through many years of Market trading, which adds to the jovial atmosphere on the day.
Market day is the busiest day for the town.
Market opening times:
Fridays 8.30am - 3pm
No. of stalls - 50
Trade lines include:
Outdoor Market Indoor Food Market
Deli Neston Country Market
Catering Fish
Sweets Deli
Fresh meat Fruit and vegetables
Pet food
Plants
Ladies/gents fashions
Sports wear
Bedding
Stationery
Cosmetics
Shoes
Household goods
Travel/handbags/leather goods
Toiletries
Lingere
Fruit and vegetables
Further details contact:: 0151 336 3991/0151 356 6431