Trading at the Specialist Markets
If you wish to trade on any of the Manchester Specialist Markets, you must be registered on our Specialist Markets trader database.
The Specialist Markets comprise:
- Regular Markets in Piccadilly Gardens, including: Fairly Traded Market, Fruit & Flower Market, Piccadilly by Design, Real Food Market and Vintage & Fashion Market
- Annual Markets in St Ann's Square, including: Manchester Book Market, Manchester Day Bake & Cake Market, St Ann's Food Fair, St Ann's Craft & Gift Market and Feast - Manchester Food Market
To apply to be registered on the database you should complete and submit this form with all supporting documents.
Manchester Specialist Markets operate markets targeted at different levels of food and craftsmanship depending on the market location and target audience. Registrations are assessed for quality, suitability to the Manchester Specialist Markets, original design and the skillful and novel use of materials.
To ensure we allocate you to the appropriate trader category you should provide as much detail as possible.
When planning the market, we will invite traders registered on the database to trade at the market by sending out a booking form. The number and type of traders invited will vary depending upon the market.
To register on the Specialist Markets trader database you will need to:
- Read the application guidance notes
- Complete and submit this form with all relevant supporting documents
Please note that to use this online form you must be able to create and upload electronic versions of the documents required in the Supporting Documents section of this form.
