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North Weald Market
Market Town

A number of the historic towns in the Epping Forest District have markets associated with them stretching back through history - the ‘Chipping’ of Chipping Ongar, for example, refers to the old English word for market place. The two most prominent today are those in Waltham Abbey and Epping and both have market charters from medieval kings, in the twelfth century from Richard I in the case of Waltham Abbey and in the thirteenth century from Henry III for Epping Town. Epping’s market was renowned for selling wives in its’ early days and Epping became the centre of trade including an important livestock market which continued right up until 1961.

Today these markets have been joined by popular farmer’s markets such as the one in Matching Tye and a large open-air market on North Weald Airfield. Epping market place also hosts occasional specialist fairs such as Italian and other nationality food events plus its annual Christmas Market.

All these markets are free to visit and those in the towns and villages offer the opportunity to support local sellers and producers and keep alive a tradition stretching back over hundreds of years.

Epping Market is on a Monday, Waltham Abbey Market is Tuesday and Saturday, Ongar Market has restarted on the first Sunday of the month and North Weald Market is on Saturdays and Bank Holiday Mondays. Matching Tye Farmer’s Market is every third Saturday of the month. A new Farmer's Market has just begun at the White Hart Moreton on the morning of the second Sunday of the month. Currently Loughton Farmer’s Market is not operating but its is hoped to revive this in the near future along with the market at Debden.

For those interested in antiques and collectables, the Maltings in Lower Sheering (alongside Sawbridgeworth mainline railway station) offer several large antiques centres, all in one location and open all the year round.

There’s more about each market on this website – but nothing like experiencing them for yourself. And if you are an aspiring trader looking to start out, a market stall could be the ideal way to kick-start your business.

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North Weald Airfield

Address

Merlin Way, North Weald, Essex, CM16 6HR

Telephone
01992 564200

North Weald

There’s much more to historic North Weald than just the Airfield! Lots to see, lots going on and amazing themed cafes to eat and watch the heritage warbirds come and go.
Farmer's Market Matching Tye Village Hall

Address

The Green, Matching Tye, Essex, CM17 0QS

Telephone
01279 731312

d.cramphorn@btinternet.com

Matching Tye

Produce from around the district and just beyond, market every third Saturday of the month
Waltham Abbey Market

Address

Market Square, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1DP

Telephone
01992 714949

kathryn.richmond@walthamabbey-tc.gov.uk

Waltham Abbey

In the Market Square every Tuesday and Saturday
Epping Market

Address

Epping, CM16 4DA

Telephone
01992 579444

info@eppingtowncouncil.gov.uk

Epping

Epping Market is held in the High Street every Monday and Bank Holidays. A market has taken place here since its Market Charter was granted by Henry III in 1253. A wide range of goods can be found from food to clothing and electrical goods. Coffee…
The Maltings Antique Centres

Address

Station Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9JX

Sawbridgeworth

Multiple antiques centres in one location plus great places to eat - whether browsing or buying, a great destination any time of the year.
Shop Local

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Support your local shops and high streets
North Weald Market

Address

North Weald Airfield, Merlin Way, North Weald, Essex, CM16 6HR

Telephone
01483 277640

North Weald

This ever growing general market & boot sale has previously been known as the largest in the country. It is currently home to over 250 stalls of every type.
Bens Bakery at Epping Market

Address

Epping, CM16 4DA

Telephone
01992 579444

info@bensbakery.co.uk

Epping

Locally sourced ingredients used to create lovingly crafted cakes, sweets and treats.
Ongar Market

Address

High Street, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9AB

Ongar

A historic market - first Sunday of the month.
Ashlyns Organic Farm Shop

Address

Epping Road, North Weald, Essex, CM16 6RZ

Telephone
01992 525146

North Weald

Come and have a look around our authentic farm shop. We have a wide range of organic groceries, also a wide selection of organic fruit and veg which is local when possible. There's a restaurant and play-barn as well plus a beauty salon, fishing lake…

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