Upcoming Markets
Middle Row Market is a great way to showcase your brand, connect directly with customers. With lower costs than traditional retail, it’s an affordable way to launch or grow your business—plus, you’ll be part of a supportive and welcoming trader community.
What’s Included?
Each stall comes with a gazebo and one table. It is advised you bring your own table covering and chairs. Power points available on request.
Stall Prices:
- Standard Market: £23
- November Markets: £26
- Twilight £35
- Event Markets £30
To book, you’ll need £5 million Public Liability Insurance and a completed application form.
For any stall enquires, please email annette.clynes@dunstable.gov.uk
Awards
Middle Row Market won an Achievement Award from National Association of British Markets (NABMA) for its growth in the area and events that are held on market days during the year. Middle Row Market also took part in its first ever National Market Traders Federation (NMTF) young traders’ market on Saturday 6 July 2024. One of our winners selected from Middle Row Young Trader Market, Skye Alefounder from Country House Treats, proceeded to trade in the regional competition to trade at Portobella Road Market and won the General Retail Category and was named London and South East Young Trader of the Year 2024.
History
Dunstable traces its market origins back centuries, around the time of King Henry I in 1131. Originally held in the town centre during this period, the town was formally granted the royal charter, making Dunstable a key trading hub in the region. Today, the modernised market continues to be a vital part of the town centre and community, reflecting Dunstable’s rich heritage and on-going significance as a historical market town.
Market Licence
Dunstable Town Council is responsible for managing and licensing markets in the local area. We want to work with you to ensure the best possible outcome for your event with no competition for the same traders or attendees. Let’s work together to ensure the best possible turnout!
Are you holding a event, car boot, craft fair or tabletop sale (private or charity) that has more than four traders and falls within a 6 2/3 mile radius of Dunstable’s Middle Row Market? You will need a market licence. Market rights policy (PDF).
Dunstable Town Council manages markets and fairs that take place within the town and surrounding areas (within a 6 2/3 radius), ensuring that both the retail and entertainment aspects thrive for the benefit of all involved.
This approach to place management is designed to create a positive outcome for all. It ensures that Dunstable retains its market heritage and identity, it manages unhealthy competition for the same small traders who haven’t neither the supply of products or the local demand to trade more frequently, thus ensuring success for them and the markets where they trade.
As part of this place management, the town council licenses all markets in surrounding areas, there may be a charge for this license depending on the number of stalls, date and commercial nature of the market. The council also reserves the right to deny a license for any market proposed to operate on the same day as Middle Row Market.
Contact
If you require any support relating to markets including licence applications and associated fees, please contact our Town Centre Manager Annette Clynes via email: annette.clynes@dunstable.gov.uk or call: 07540 048930
