Saxmundham's Market Heritage
Saxmundham has over 750 years’ proud heritage as a market town. A bustling market day is important to the town’s identity and is something that benefits, residents, visitors and local business owners alike. As such Saxmundham Town Council is dedicated to continuing this vital strand of the town’s rich history and, in recent years has invested heavily in it rejuvenation and improvement. We now hold a weekly market on Wednesdays and a monthly Saturday market in Fromus Square, as well as indoor craft markets, throughout the year.
In December, the High Street is closed and people flock from far afield to attend our the Saxmundham Christmas Spectacular.
Whether you’re visiting for a day of shopping or looking to trade at one of our popular markets, you’ll find everything you need to know on this page.
2025 Market Dates
Wednesday Markets
Saturday Markets
Apply to Trade
We are Currently taking applications for traders at the weekly, monthly and special events markets. In order to do so, please follow the steps below:
- Download and complete the ‘Registration Form and Regulations.
- Send this, along with an up-to-date copy of your public liability insurance to bookings@saxmundham-tc.gov.uk
- One of the team will be in touch to confirm your booking(s) and to request payment.
- For weekly markets, you will be allocated a pitch and details will be sent to you straight away. For monthly markets and events, further details will be sent in the week before.
Important Information:
- We are no longer using Eventbrite. All bookings must be made directly with the Town Council.
- All traders must have in-date public liability insurance in order to trade.
- There is no access to electricity supply at any of our outdoor markets or events.
- Outdoor pitches are sized at 3x3m. If your stall is larger than this, you will need to book more than one pitch.
- For each indoor pitch, we will provide one 1.8m table. Usually there is additional space available for free-standing units, please confirm with one of the team in advance.
- We are unable to offer refunds or bookings transfers unless 7 days’ notice is given of your cancellation.
Want to know more?
Weekly markets take place in Fromus Square every Wednesday morning. Here your can buy essentials for the week, as well as browsing the varied shops nearby.
Pitch fees start at £15. We are open to bookings of new, regular traders.
To enquire about a pitch please contact bookings@saxmundham-tc.gov.uk
Saturday markets are held on the 2nd Saturday of every month from April to November and attract a wide variety of stallholders and visitors.
Additionally, there are three indoor craft and artisan markets in the Market Hall. These take place in April, June and September.
The monthly markets are held in the Market Hall and Fromus Square.
Saxmundham Special Events
Sax Fest Market
For 2025, we’ve teamed up with the organisers of Saxmundham Community Festival (Sax Fest) to hold a special market coinciding with the event.
Set in Seaman Avenue play park – the access point to the festival – market stalls will greet the streams of people arriving and leaving the music festival.
With space for up to 40 stalls, this special market will include something for everyone!
Please note that the market will take place on grass with no access to electricity supply. We are currently compiling a registration list while final details are confirmed. To register your interest, please get in touc
Saxmundham Christmas Fayre
Saxmundham’s Christmas Fayre is one of the busiest evenings in our calendar! This incredibly popular event draws people from far and wide to enjoy a traditional evening of festive fun.
The Fayre comprises a street market in various locations around the town, late night shopping, street food, travelling entertainers and two stages for performances.
The date for 2025 Christmas Fayre has not yet been announced – we will share more when we are able to.
