News

Market Booming According To New Statistics

Monday October 22 2012

NEW statistics have shown that Barnsley Market is booming with more traders than ever taking stalls.

Latest figures show that all stalls in the market halls and semi-open market, off Cheapside, are fully let (over 300 in total.)

And the open market is performing at its strongest for several years, with nine out of 10 stalls on the Tuesday second-hand market occupied by sellers.

Meanwhile, 85 per cent of stalls are taken on the Saturday market.

Anne Untisz, town centre services manager, said: “Over the last few weeks we have seen a significant increase in the number of enquiries for open market stalls and for vacant shop units in the Metropolitan Centre.

"Eight prospective new businesses have approached us to try to secure new premises in Barnsley town centre.”

The market, which was established more than 700 years ago, has over 300,000 visitors a month.

Reply Posted by Robert on Monday October 22 2012 at 12:08

Let us get that International Market on regular. I think it is smashing!

Reply Posted by Aunt Hilder on Monday October 22 2012 at 20:57

I agree that the continental food market brings a bit of colour to the town but I think the produce is a bit expensive. After all, they don't have the overheads of a shop but certainly charge high street prices.

Reply Posted by abbey on Sunday October 28 2012 at 16:05

I ALWAYS GO TO that market its smashing

Reply Posted by jack on Sunday October 28 2012 at 16:07

i agree with you abbey

Reply Posted by abbey on Sunday October 28 2012 at 16:08

tar jack

Reply Posted by lisa on Sunday October 28 2012 at 16:08

this marcking is alweays packed when i go wi my two kids

Reply Posted by june on Sunday October 28 2012 at 16:10

its always packed lisa no matter what

Add new comment

Your email address will not be visible to other users of the website when you leave a comment.