Manchester has several different types of markets, from indoor shopping venues and neighbourhood markets to street food destinations and specialist trading events. Each has its own location, trading format and range of goods.
This directory brings together market destinations within the City of Manchester, helping you find places to shop, browse independent traders or enjoy food from local vendors. You can browse by area or market type, then visit an individual guide for more information about a particular market.
Not every market operates in the same way. Some have permanent indoor stalls, while others trade outdoors or take place as scheduled events. These categories help you identify the type of market that matches your interests.
Local markets serving the surrounding community with everyday shopping. Trading days and formats can differ, so check the market before you travel.
In this directory: Longsight Market (South Manchester) and Gorton Market (East Manchester).
Covered venues where several traders sit under one roof. Arndale Market is inside a shopping centre, while Campfield Market uses a historic building alongside its courtyard.
In this directory: Arndale Market (city centre), Gorton Market (East Manchester) and Campfield Market (city centre).
Open-air trading spaces. Piccadilly Street Food Market operates at Piccadilly Gardens, while the New Smithfield Sunday Market has covered and outdoor pitches.
In this directory: Piccadilly Street Food Market (city centre) and New Smithfield Sunday Market and Car Boot (East Manchester).
Markets where prepared food and drink lead. Piccadilly is dedicated to street food, while Campfield mixes food, coffee and independent makers.
In this directory: Piccadilly Street Food Market and Campfield Market (both city centre).
Small businesses, makers and designers. Campfield Market includes independent makers, and Arndale Market has independent traders. Event-based makers markets change, so check the organiser before you travel.
In this directory: Campfield Market and Arndale Market (both city centre).
Wholesale markets mainly serve businesses buying for resale or commercial use. New Smithfield Wholesale Market in Openshaw is the wholesale listing here; its Sunday Market and Car Boot are a separate public experience.
In this directory: New Smithfield Wholesale Market (East Manchester). Related but separate: New Smithfield Sunday Market and Car Boot.
Compare the main markets in this directory by area, type and trading format. Select a market name to jump to its listing.
| Market | Area | Market type | Trading format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arndale Market | City centre | Indoor market | Indoor market within a shopping centre |
| Piccadilly Street Food Market | City centre | Outdoor street food market | Outdoor, open-air market |
| Campfield Market | City centre | Weekly food and artisan market | Historic building and courtyard |
| Gorton Market | East Manchester | Indoor neighbourhood and outdoor pop-up market | Indoor units plus outdoor pop-up space |
| New Smithfield Wholesale Market | East Manchester | Wholesale food market | Wholesale trading |
| New Smithfield Sunday Market and Car Boot | East Manchester | Sunday public market and car boot sale | Covered and outdoor pitches plus car boot |
| Longsight Market | South Manchester | Neighbourhood market | General and mixed market days |
Compare the main markets in this directory by area, type and trading format. Select a market name to jump to its listing.
| Market | Area | Market type | Trading format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arndale Market | City centre | Indoor market | Indoor market within a shopping centre |
| Piccadilly Street Food Market | City centre | Outdoor street food market | Outdoor, open-air market |
| Campfield Market | City centre | Weekly food and artisan market | Historic building and courtyard |
| Gorton Market | East Manchester | Indoor neighbourhood and outdoor pop-up market | Indoor units plus outdoor pop-up space |
| New Smithfield Wholesale Market | East Manchester | Wholesale food market | Wholesale trading |
| New Smithfield Sunday Market and Car Boot | East Manchester | Sunday public market and car boot sale | Covered and outdoor pitches plus car boot |
| Longsight Market | South Manchester | Neighbourhood market | General and mixed market days |
Manchester’s markets are spread across several neighbourhoods as well as the city centre. The following directory groups them by location to make it easier to identify nearby destinations.
Market type: Indoor market
Location: Inside Manchester Arndale, High Street, Manchester city centre
Trading format: Indoor market within a shopping centre
Main offering: Food businesses and independent retailers
Visitor access: Public market
Stalls sit inside Manchester Arndale, so a market visit combines easily with other city-centre shopping.
Source: Manchester City Council: Arndale Market. Last checked 12 November 2026.
Market type: Outdoor street food market
Location: Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester city centre
Trading format: Outdoor, open-air market
Main offering: Freshly prepared street food from different traders
Visitor access: Public open-air space
The focus is food rather than general retail. Manchester City Council lists burgers, Turkish barbecue, Caribbean, Chinese, Thai and Korean dishes.
Source: Manchester City Council: Piccadilly Street Food Market. Last checked 12 November 2026.
Market type: Weekly food and artisan market
Location: Campfield House, Liverpool Road, Manchester M3 4FP
Trading format: Weekly market in a historic building and its courtyard
Main offering: Street food, coffee, independent makers and produce
Visitor access: Public market
Different from a conventional indoor retail market, with a changing line-up of food, drink and artisan traders. The official website lists Saturday trading, 10am to 4pm.
Market type: Indoor neighbourhood market and outdoor pop-up market
Location: Gorton District Centre, Garratt Way, Gorton, Manchester M18 8LD
Trading format: Indoor market units plus an outdoor pop-up trading space
Main offering: Food and other retail businesses
Visitor access: Public market
Part of the wider regeneration of Gorton District Centre. Manchester City Council announced investment in 2026, including plans for a new food hall and beauty zone, so check its latest information before a special trip.
Source: Manchester City Council: Gorton Market. Last checked 12 November 2026.
Market type: Wholesale food market
Location: Whitworth Street East, off Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, Manchester M11 2WJ
Trading format: Wholesale trading, separate from the Sunday Market and Car Boot
Main offering: Food products for retailers and other food businesses
Visitor access: Open to trade and public, per Manchester City Council
Manchester City Council says the site covers 35 acres. Its main purpose and trading arrangements differ from a conventional neighbourhood market.
Source: Manchester City Council: New Smithfield Wholesale Market. Last checked 12 November 2026.
Market type: Sunday public market and car boot sale
Location: Whitworth Street East, off Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, Manchester M11 2WJ
Trading format: Covered and outdoor market pitches plus an outdoor car boot sale
Main offering: New and second-hand goods; householders selling unwanted belongings
Visitor access: Public Sunday market
A separate visitor experience from the wholesale market on the same site, suited to second-hand goods and casual trading stalls.
Source: Manchester City Council: Sunday Market and Car Boot. Last checked 12 November 2026.
Market type: Neighbourhood market
Location: Dickenson Road and St John’s Road, Longsight, Manchester M13 0WG
Trading format: General market days and mixed market days
Main offering: Varies by market day
Visitor access: Public market
Trading formats differ during the week, so check whether it is a general or mixed market day, as traders and goods can vary.
Source: Manchester City Council: Longsight Market. Last checked 12 November 2026.
Not all Manchester markets operate as permanent venues. The city also hosts specialist and seasonal markets at different locations throughout the year. These can include craft markets, themed trading events, seasonal stalls and Christmas markets.
Their dates, locations and trader line-ups can change between events, so check the organiser’s latest announcements before visiting. For seasonal information, see our Manchester Christmas Markets guide.
The City of Manchester is only one part of the wider Greater Manchester area. Nearby towns and boroughs have their own market destinations, each with a different location and trading character.
Our wider directory covers markets outside Manchester city, including:
These destinations are geographically outside the City of Manchester, so we list them separately rather than mixing them into the main city directory.
Before visiting a market, it is worth checking a few practical details. Trading arrangements can differ between venues, and individual traders may not always follow the same schedule as the main market.
Some markets operate on selected days, while others have different schedules for general, mixed or specialist trading. Check the individual market’s current information before travelling.
Use the market’s full address when planning your journey. Some venues have specific entrances or access arrangements, so check the relevant visitor information rather than relying only on the market’s name.
Parking arrangements vary between markets. Some have nearby public parking, while others are better reached by public transport. Check the individual guide for confirmed information and relevant transport links.
Facilities such as toilets, seating, step-free access and accessible parking should be checked for the specific venue. We include these details when reliable information is available.
Manchester Markets Guide is an independent publication that researches market locations and visitor information across Manchester and Greater Manchester.
Where a council page exists, each listing links to it and shows the date we last checked it. Listings without an official page are marked accordingly or left without a source until we can confirm one.
We use relevant official council pages, market operator websites and other reliable sources to establish the identity, location and trading arrangements of the markets we list.
Our directory aims to distinguish between permanent market venues, wholesale operations, public Sunday markets and temporary specialist events. This helps visitors understand what type of destination they are considering before travelling.
Information that can change, such as trading schedules, event dates and access arrangements, should be checked against the relevant official source.
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Manchester has several types of markets, including indoor retail markets, neighbourhood markets, street food destinations, wholesale operations and specialist events. Examples include Arndale Market, Longsight Market, Gorton Market, Campfield Market and New Smithfield.
Longsight Market and Gorton Market are examples of neighbourhood market destinations in Manchester. They offer different trading formats and serve their surrounding communities. Check their individual guides for locations and current trading information.
Yes. Arndale Market and Gorton Market are examples of indoor market venues. Campfield Market also uses the covered historic Campfield building alongside its outdoor courtyard.
Piccadilly Street Food Market and Campfield Market are two food-focused destinations within Manchester. For more options, visit our dedicated Manchester Food Markets directory.
Manchester City Council states that New Smithfield Wholesale Market is open to both trade and the public. Its wholesale operation is separate from the Sunday Market and Car Boot, which provides a different public shopping experience.
Yes. We also cover market destinations across Greater Manchester, including Bury, Altrincham, Stockport, Bolton, Rochdale and Oldham. These are organised separately in our Greater Manchester markets directory.
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