Colchester Market pricing

We are always looking for enthusiastic traders to join our markets community.

If you've ever dreamed of owning your own business, Colchester Market allows you to turn your idea into a successful business with little initial investment and low start-up costs.

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Colchester Market operates across three city-centre sites, High St, Culver St West and Culver St East/St Nicholas Square.

Street trading fees

Pitch fees for April 2025 to March 2026.

Street trading fees are allocated with a pitch only and not a canopy or fitments. Some of these pitches may be suitable for small mobile vehicles or trailers.

All prices are per day.

• Small pitch (2m x 2m) - £20
• Medium pitch (2.5m x 2.5m) - £23
• Standard pitch (3m) - £25
• Large pitch (2.5m x 5m) - £30
• Extra large pitch (3m x 6m) - £40
• Super large pitch (3m x 10m) - £60

Mains electric hook-up is available for £5.00 per day.
 

• Commercial charge (for promotional activities) - £51.50 per day per 3m
• Special event charges:
  • Standard (3m x 3m) - £80 per day
  • Large (3m x 6m) - £150 per day
  • Mains electric hook up - £25 per hook up
  • Generator electric hook up - £50 per hook up

Permanent trader discounts

Permanent traders booking 10 days or more per calendar month can benefit from great discounts.

• 10% off when you book 10 to 15 days.
• 20% off when you book over 15 days.
• An extra 5% off when you pay three months or more in advance (offer available until 15 December).