We welcome applications from prospective traders and stall holders.
We promote all our stall vacancies on this page, Facebook and Twitter.
We're happy to hear from anybody who wants to open up a stall whether you're experienced, or a complete beginner.
We can give advice on all things markets, such as public liability insurance and food hygiene if required.
Contact us on 0117 922 4014 or markets@bristol.gov.uk
Vacancies
St. Nicholas Indoor Market
Vacancy 1
We currently have a vacant stall in St Nicholas Market's South Arcade. The stall is sub-divided into two parts by a public walkway and is approximately 9.3 square metres.
Stalls are licensed on a six day week basis (Monday to Saturday) and must be open for business from 9:30am to 5pm every day. You'll also need to be open on some Sundays and evenings, particularly over summer and during the Christmas period.
Cost
The annual trading licence fee for this current financial year is £5,000 (approx. £96.15 per week). Electricity supply is included in the cost.
pdf Application guidance and further information for the South Arcade stall. (332 KB)
Read our Balance of Trade Policy (pdf, 130 KB)
How to apply
To apply for the stall, fill in and return the pdf application form (250 KB) .
- by email: markets@bristol.gov.uk
- by post: Markets Office, The Exchange, Corn Street, Bristol, BS1 1JQ
- in person: Market Office, in St Nicholas Market's Glass Arcade (opposite ‘Crafty Beans')
pdf Example of the current licence agreement (140 KB) for St Nicholas Markets.
Vacancy 2
We have a vacant stall in our Covered Market opposite our brand new space FoodSource. This a large unit (43.4 square metres) with two entrances and a water point. We are open to both retail and pre-cooked food options for this unit.
Stalls are licensed on a six day week basis (Monday to Saturday) and must be open for business from 9:30am to 5pm every day. You'll also need to be open on some Sundays and evenings, particularly over summer and during the Christmas period.
Cost
The annual trading licence fee for this current financial year is £13,193.60 depending on the nature of business (licence fees are subject to annual inflationary increase and periodic review).
Application guidance and further information for the Covered Market stall. (pdf, 610 KB)
Read our Balance of Trade Policy (pdf, 130 KB)
How to apply
To apply for the stall, fill in and return the application form (pdf, 241 KB)
Please ensure you send your application by Tuesday 13 August 2024.
by email: markets@bristol.gov.uk
by post: Markets Office, The Exchange, Corn Street, Bristol, BS1 1JQ
in person: Market Office, in St Nicholas Market's Glass Arcade (opposite ‘Crafty Beans')
Example of the current licence agreement (pdf, 140 KB) for St Nicholas Markets.
Waiting list
If you are interested in applying for a stall but are not yet to ready, you can join our indoor markets waiting list.