Charter Market

Salisbury Charter Market is operating on a Tuesday and Saturday as normal to give residents access to essential items in a safe outdoor shopping experience. This will include food items, pet food, hardware and plants. When visiting, please continue to shop safely and adhere to social distancing guidelines. 

The market is open every Tuesday from 8am until 2.30pm and Saturday from 8am until 3pm in Salisbury Market Place. 

Similar to safety measures currently being carried out at local supermarkets, there will be restricted access to the market using barriers and visitors will be following social distancing guidelines to help people shop as safely as possible. Salisbury City Council staff will be on site to assist and ensure the safety of the event.  Shoppers are encouraged to use contactless payment and not cash at those stalls where this is possible.

Salisbury Charter Market has achieved the 'We're Good to Go' accreditation by Visit England to signal that we have worked hard to follow Government and industry COVID-19 guidelines and have a process in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social distancing.

What is the Charter Market?

The Charter Market is a twice-weekly retail market held in Salisbury Market Place and run by the City Council. The market is held every Tuesday and Saturday, except on the third Tuesday in October (due to the annual Charter Fair).

The historical market has run since 1227 in Salisbury Market Place and comprises of approximately 70 stalls of various sizes. The market offers a wide range of goods including food (meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, cheese, bread, cakes, tea and coffee), clothes, shoes, bags, jewellery, watches, flowers and plants, music, tools, collectables, homeware, pet food and linen to name just a few. We have a central hot food area offering Hog roast, Thai, South African and Indian Food. We also have our own farmers' market of 12 blue/white stalls incorporated in to the main market.

How to apply

Please complete one of the below application forms that is relevant to your requirements (either a Regular or Casual Trader), ensuring you complete all sections and attach all required documents. Please ensure you have read and understood the latest Regulations and if applicable, the Food Trader Guidelines.

Once you have submitted your application you will be sent a confirmation email to notify you that it has been received.

Your details will then be logged and the Market Officer will contact you to discuss your application.

Please note submission of an application does not guarantee a pitch. The Council will review all applications to ensure suitability and a mix of goods.

Apply to be a Regular Trader

To apply to be a regular trader at any of our Tuesday & Saturday Markets, please complete the application form below:

Charter Market Regular Application Form

Alternatively download a copy to print:
Download Application

Salisbury Charter Market Regular Trader Regulations

Regular Pitch fees    

3m x 3m (10’ x 10’) £25.00
4.5m x 3m (15’ x 10’) £35.50
6m x 3m (20’ x 10’) £47.50

Apply to be a Casual Trader

You can also apply to be a casual trader at any of our Tuesday & Saturday Charter Markets,
to apply please complete the application form below:

Charter Market Casual Application Form

Alternatively download a copy to print:
Download Application

Casual Pitch fees

3m x 3m (10’ x 10’) £34.00
4.5m x 3m (15’ x 10’) £52.00
6m x 3m (20’ x 10’) £68.50

Apply for a Charity Pitch

Please complete the below application form ensuring you complete all sections and attach all required documents.

We have two Charity pitches, one located in the Market Place and the other in the Maltings on Tuesdays and Saturdays only.
Once you have submitted your application you will be sent a confirmation email to notify you that it has been received.
Please ensure you have read and understood the latest Conditions of use, which can be found within the application form.

Please note submission of an application does not guarantee a pitch. The Council will review all applications to ensure suitability.

Charter Market Charity Pitch Form

Download a copy to print: Download Application

Charity Pitch

3m x 3m (10’ x 10’)   £25.00

For enquiries please contact our Markets Team on 01722 342860 or email markets@salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk