About Chorley markets
Chorley is famous for its markets, which date back to 1498. The most popular market day is Tuesday.
There are 2 main markets in Chorley. Chorley covered market, which makes up the heart of the town and operates 4 days a week, and Chorley's Tuesday market, which sees everyone's favourite stalls lining Fazakerley Street, Chapel Street, New Market Street, Cleveland Street, Market Street and the bottom half of High Street.
We have more than 150 stalls on our busiest day meaning Chorley markets are a great place to sell your goods. Our stalls are always in demand, but we welcome new traders and casual traders who wish to trade on Chorley markets.
Both markets are situated in the centre of town with excellent transport links and ample parking, view town centre parking and charges.
Market days and opening times
Covered Market Easter 2024 Opening Hours
- Good Friday, 29 March - 1498 food and beverage area only - 10am -4pm with live music from 1.30pm
The rest of the covered market will be closed on Good Friday (except the fish stall which will be open until around lunchtime). - Saturday 30 March - open as usual
- Easter Sunday 31 March - Closed (including public toilets)
- Easter Monday 1 April - Closed (public toilets open 10am - 4pm)
Full outdoor street market (formerly Flat Iron) held every Tuesday in addition to the covered market.
Covered market days (9am to 4.30pm)
Monday | (CLOSED) Mixed Market - used goods, new goods and food cabins (perimeter only) |
Tuesday | New goods and food cabins |
Wednesday | CLOSED |
Thursday | New goods and food cabins |
Friday | New goods and food cabins |
Saturday | New goods and food cabins |
Sunday | CLOSED |
1498 Food and Beverage area
Our new 1498 area of the covered market offers a new communal seating area surrounded by many places for food and drink, whether you wish to eat in or takeaway. This is in addition to the cafe and other food-to-go options elsewhere on the covered market.
View 1498 Food and Beverage Area Regulations
Food and Craft Market
There is also a food and craft market on the second Saturday of each month, in addition to covered market. View more information about the food and craft market.