Market days: Usually Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9am. The council lists a 4pm finish; a Buxton Market advert on this site gives 3pm. Check the closing time with the organiser.
The regular outdoor market is usually held in Buxton’s Market Place on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Times and dates can vary with the weather or other events. See Buxton Markets for current information.
Specialist markets are also held regularly such as Craft, Quirky & Vintage and Food & Drink markets. There’s also a wide range of special events taking place throughout the year – see below for more details.
Traders offer food and drink, homewares, clothing, gifts and more. The choice of stalls can vary from week to week.
Visitors can find parking in Buxton very close by at The Slopes or on Market Street or alternatively in the main Pavilion Gardens car park – about a 10-minute walk from the market.
Independent shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs are nearby, and Pavilion Gardens is a short walk away. Buxton Museum & Art Gallery is in its temporary home next to Buxton Library on Kents Bank Road.
Local buses serve Buxton and Northern runs trains between Buxton and Manchester. Check High Peak Buses and Northern for current routes and times.
Buxton Markets provides a range of options for traders, with some pitches offering an electrical supply and pitches for specially adapted vehicles.
The market operates through the year, with a special Christmas Market in December.
2026 Special Markets / Events
Buxton Markets lists these special markets in its 2026 programme:
- Craft, Quirky & Vintage Market: Saturday 7 November and Saturday 5 December
- Food & Drink Special Market: Saturday 21 November and Saturday 19 December
- Christmas Market: Saturday 12 December
Check the market’s events programme for updates and other dates.
Explore more markets and fairs in Buxton, including past events.
Photos from previous markets
These photographs show earlier markets; traders and products can change.
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