Second Sunday Market

The Second Sunday Market is back at St Albans Market on Sunday 13 December, running from 9:00 to 16:00. It takes over St Peter's Street and Market Place in the city centre, so it's right in the thick of things if you're already out and about on a Sunday morning.

If you've been around the markets here for a while, you'll know this one has a bit of a history. The Council now calls it the Second Sunday Market rather than the Farmers Market, and it's a monthly fixture that sits alongside the city's wider market tradition. The Charter Market is the one most of us know best — it trades twice a week, every Wednesday and Saturday, with fresh produce, artisan goods, homewares and world foods, plus a street food section. The Sunday rhythm is rounded out by the Antique & Vintage Market on the third Sunday of the month, and by specialist markets on selected dates, including a Vegan Market of independent, ethical and sustainable businesses.

The Second Sunday edition leans more heavily on local food and drink producers, sustainable arts and crafts and a broader mix of independent traders, which sets it apart from the mid-week and Saturday trading. It's the kind of day where you can pick up something for the table and something for the house in one go, with the local producers taking centre stage. Being outdoors, it's a proper open-air market, so it's worth keeping the weather in mind before you head out.

There's no entry fee, so you can just wander in whenever suits you. It runs from 9:00 until 16:00 across St Peter's Street and Market Place, AL1 3ED, giving you plenty of time to browse without having to rush.