Pannier Market

It was built in 1884 at a cost of £4,200 to house a fish market, butchery stalls and corn exchange. The Mayor, G W Vincent, performed the opening ceremony which was followed by a public dinner when almost 200 people sat down.The day ended with a promenade concert and later that week about 2,000 children gathered at the market for a tea party.

The Pannier Market, trades on Tuesdays and Saturdays, whilst Butchers’ Row is open Monday to Saturday and is a favourite with tourists and residents alike. inside the market hall you will find our cafe - where you can have a quick cup of tea or stay a while and enjoy a full English breakfast.

You will find the Pannier Market by walking up the High Street and taking a left turn into Grenville Street. The building stands fair and square ahead of you. It is called the Pannier Market after the wicker baskets, or panniers, in which farmer's wives carried their wares and a market has been held in Bideford since the granting of the Charter of Incorporation in 1573.

Butchers Row

Nowadays, the butchers are joined by all manner of tradespeople. The Pannier Market has been substantially refurbished as a result of funding made available by the Town Council. Commencing in 1993 an ongoing programme has seen the introduction of heating, improved lighting and extensive renovation to the fabric of the entire building. This work has been carried out by craftsmen who have maintained both the character and history of the building, whilst ensuring that it affords the visitor every comfort and convenience.

You will find that Butchers' Row & Market Place is open for regular shopping six days a week all year round! At other times, flower shows, boxing and other events are held within the market's stone walls. Keep an eye out on the website for a diary of events that take place throughout the year!

Opening Times

Market Days are Tuesdays and Saturdays

8am - 3pm - January through to March - 8am - 2pm

Butchers' Row & Market Place

Open six days a week all year round. Why not pop in for breakfast or just a cup of coffee - you will always find a warm welcome - and our market hall cafe serves hot meals and beverages most days of the week!

Contact for Pannier Market Management

If you are a trader on Butchers Row and you would like to have your details shown on this page please contact Richard Coombes about your details. We will ask you to provide a short description of your busines in a three sentence paragraph - a logo or photograph - and contact details such as telephone number, email address or website.

Fairtrade is a strategy for poverty alleviation and sustainable development. Its purpose is to create opportunities for producers and workers who have been economically disadvantaged or marginalized by the conventional trading system. If fair access to markets under better trade conditions would help them to overcome barriers to development, they can join Fairtrade.

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