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Farmers' Markets
More and more people are becoming uncomfortably aware of the additives and bulking agents that the corporate food industry puts in almost everything it produces in order to boost profits.
In the past though, an alternative wasn't easily available. The giant supermarkets put many small grocer's shops out of business and if you weren't fortunate to live within a reasonable distance of a farm shop, it could be difficult to find fresh natural produce. At the same time many small farmers and producers were looking for a way to sell their produce directly to customers with the result that the Farmers' Market was born.
They are now becoming an increasingly popular way to shop for non GM and additive free produce. Even if the produce isn't always organic, it will usually be from a local producer with a readily identifiable route from production to sale.
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I've listed a few of my favourite Farmers' markets below together with links to their websites where available. Before you travel any distance to a market, it's always worth checking to make sure it hasn't been cancelled. Find a local food producer in your area |
Location |
Address |
Days |
Time |
Contact No |
| Bootle | Opp. Strand Post Office, at the side of the Library | Third Thursday of each month | 10am - 3pm | |
| Cardiff | Taff Embankment (opp Millenium Stadium) | Every Sunday | 10am - 4pm | 029 20190036 |
| Cardiff | Roath Market, Keppoch Street | Every Saturday | 9.30am - 1pm | 029 20190036 |
| Ely, Cambs | Market Place | Second and fourth Saturday of each month | 01353 616386 | |
| Fishguard | Town Hall | Alternate Saturdays | 9am - 2pm | 01348 873004 |
| Haverfordwest | Riverside Quay | Alternate Fridays | 9am - 3pm | 01437 776168 |
| London | Farmers' markets in Ealing, Blackheath, Islington, Marylebone, Pimlico, Peckham, Swiss Cottage, Wimbledon - see London Farmers' Market website for details | |||
| London | Stoke Newington
Farmers Market Old Fire Station, 61 Leswin Road, N16 |
Every Saturday | 10am - 2.30pm | 020 7502 7588 |
| Central Square, Eastway, Maghull | First Sunday of each month | 9.30am - 3pm | ||
| Manchester | Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester city centre | (Friday and Saturday) of the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. | 8am - 5.30pm | 0161 234 7357 |
| Southport | King Street
and Market Street, by indoor market |
Last Thursday of the month | 10am - 3pm | |
Pictures from Cardiff Farmers' Market
Here are some pictures from Cardiff farmers market, which I visited recently. The market is just outside the town centre across the river Taff from Cardiff's famous millennium Stadium and takes place on Sunday morning.
The market has a wide catchment area attracts people from all over Cardiff and South Wales as it's only a two minute walk from the bus and railway stations (Cardiff Central) .
There is a wide selection of seasonal produce, including organic vegetables, and of course Welsh lamb.
Delicious cakes and pastries, including Welsh Bara Brith but only if you're not dieting!
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The information given on this site is correct to the best of our knowledge but although we take every care, we can not guarantee that any content or information supplied is accurate, timely or complete. In particular you should always check a market is on before travelling.