We promote all our stall vacancies on this page, Instagram and Facebook.
We currently have two vacancies, see detailed below. We also welcome applications from prospective traders for our Broadmead Market, Indies Market, and Street Food Market.
Additionally, we are exploring ways to establish new trading spaces in and around St. Nicholas Market. We encourage inquiries from street food traders, especially those with a food trailer or truck, who are interested in pop-up opportunities.
If you would like to discuss these opportunities or arrange a site visit, contact us:
- Call 0117 922 4014
- Email: markets@bristol.gov.uk
Waiting list
If you're interested in applying for a stall but are not yet ready, you can join our indoor markets waiting list.
Vacancy: Corn Street 1A and 2A, in front of historic Corn Exchange
St Nicholas Markets presents a unique opportunity on Corn Street. It allows you to become part of a rich tradition and vibrant community. We are now welcoming interested parties to submit their applications.
This opportunity is tailor-made for a trader seeking a weekly pitch for a high-quality food trailer or vehicle. Drinks may also be offered as part of your proposal. However, we are not accepting requests to make alcoholic beverages available.
Note that outside of official trading days and times, it's expected that any trading equipment, vehicle or trailer will be removed from site.
- pdf Application guidance(656 KB)
- pdf Balance of trade policy(1.74 MB)
- pdf Example of trading licence(655 KB)
Cost
The annual licence fee is currently £18,612 (approx. £1,500 per month), inclusive of an electricity supply provided at no extra cost.
Licence fees are subject to annual inflationary increases and periodic review.
How to apply
Application deadline: Friday, 24 April 2026.
We may end the submission period early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
To apply for the stall, pdf fill in and return the application form(536 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'
Vacancy: Stall 46 to 47, South Arcade
St Nicholas Markets presents a unique opportunity within the South Arcade.
We're now welcoming interested parties to submit their applications for a retail, or cold or pre-packaged food goods offer.
The stall is 9.3 square meters in size, and separated into two roughly equal parts by a common walkway.
These sections are immediately adjacent to each other and can be practically managed across the walkway with relative ease.
- pdf Application guidance and further information for stall 46 to 47(620 KB)
- Read our pdf balance of trade policy(129 KB) .
Cost
The annual licence fee for 2025/26 is £5250 (£100.96 per week) excluding electricity supply.
Licence fees are subject to annual inflationary increases and periodic review.
How to apply
To apply for the stall, pdf fill in and return the application form(431 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')