Local traders. Community energy. Shared opportunity.
The Hope Gardens Community Market creates space for local makers, traders and small businesses to meet the community, reach new customers and take part in a lively neighbourhood event.
The market takes place on the last Sunday of each month, 11am–6pm.
How registration works
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1. Check the details
Review the next market date, trader criteria and stall requirements.
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2. Complete the form
Provide your contact details, business information and what you plan to sell or present.
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3. Await confirmation
Hope Gardens reviews the application and confirms availability, payment and arrival information.
Traders FAQs
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The Hope Gardens Community Market is every last Sunday of the month, 11am-6pm
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Stall fees depend on the type of trading space you need:
Hot food concessions: £135
Cold food and non-alcoholic drinks: £70
General goods, arts & crafts, beauty and fashion: £50
Community groups: £35
Your booking is only confirmed once your application has been accepted, the required supporting documents have been received and payment has been made.
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The registration information currently gives an expected arrival time of 11am and asks traders to follow the organisers' instructions for setting up and taking down their pitch. Successful applicants should follow the arrival details provided by the market team.
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Unless otherwise stated, stallholders are expected to have public liability insurance.
Successful applicants will be asked to provide the relevant supporting documents, which may include:
public liability insurance;
street trading licence, if held;
food hygiene certificate, if supplying food;
PAT test certification for electrical appliances and generators, where applicable.
Food traders must have a food hygiene rating of 3 stars or above.
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No. Hope Gardens prioritises local, marginalised and underrepresented traders, and spaces are limited. Completing the application does not guarantee a stall, although unsuccessful applicants may be added to a waiting list.
If your application is successful, Hope Gardens will contact you. Your booking is confirmed once the required documents and payment have been received.
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Give the organisers as much notice as possible. Fees are not refunded for cancellations made less than 14 days before the market date.
The organisers may also cancel the market in extreme circumstances, such as unsafe weather, and will make reasonable efforts to notify stallholders at least 24 hours beforehand.
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If you have a question about trading at the market or need help completing the application, contact info@hopegardensw10.com
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