St Marys Square

All the information you need for setting up on St Mary’s Square at the farmers markets


Please read the information below very carefully.

  • Arrival time

    If you have a pitch on St Marys Square with an electric hook-up, we need you to arrive for 8am. This is due to the location of the electric points. We have to get you into place first, before we allow the other stalls to set up. If you arrive after this, we may not be able to give you access.

    Electric supply

    If you have told us that you need power, please ensure that you have the correct power converter and covers in case of bad weather. We open the power supply (located inside the bollards) at 11:00am. Our power supply is strictly limited so we request that you don't run any additional appliances other than those that we have been informed of. If the power shorts out because it is overloaded, it can cause a problem for you all (and us!) 

    If you are using extension leads, they MUST be suitable for outdoor use, and it is advisable not to leave them coiled whilst in use. It is your responsibility to ensure that your cables do not cause a trip hazard. Please bring either rubber covers or suitable tape to ensure cables are not left loose.

    You must supply your own power convertor, cables and weatherproofing. We do not have spares for you to use on the day.

    We regularly have the same conversations with stallholders regarding power convertors, weatherproof cables and overloading the power supply. Please ensure you have understood the information above. If you have questions - PLEASE ASK!

  • Arrival time If you have a pitch without an electric hook-up on St Marys Square, please do not arrive before 8:15am as we cannot allow you access until all the pitches with electric are in place.

For all stall holders on St Mary’s Square
All stall holders on St Marys Square must find a market organiser to show you where your pitch is located. Our staff will be on St Marys Square from 8am.

Space on the square is shared between stall holders. The stalls here have very specific requirements, we must manage the available pitches carefully to ensure everyone fits in. Please do not begin setting up without being shown to your pitch by a staff member.

It may be necessary to move your gazebo or vehicle slightly to ensure the space on the square is maximised. Please be prepared to do this as your neighbours arrive.
 
Securing your gazebo
St Mary’s Square can be windy.

Gazebos must be secured with substantial weights.  We place as many of the gazebos as possible next to solid objects and buildings which gazebos can be anchored to. 

You are allowed to use guy ropes to do this as long as they are placed sensibly. Our staff will be on the Square during set-up and will help you to anchor your gazebo appropriately. Guy ropes must not be a trip hazard or placed at a height where a customer could walk into them.

Please bring weights and guy ropes with you on the day. the market organisers do not supply these for you.
 
You MUST weight and anchor your gazebo prior to setting up your products. During stall inspection, if your gazebo is deemed to be incorrectly weighted and/or anchored, we will insist that this is addressed before you are permitted to trade. If you cannot weight your stall, you will not be allowed to trade.

In the past, we have seen gazebo's blowing over, despite being weighted. This is a huge health and safety risk and cannot be allowed to happen again. The smallest gust of wind can cause an incorrectly weighted and secured gazebo to tip over and break.

Please take these directions on weighting extremely seriously. Weighting is so important will not allow you to trade if our instructions are not followed.

This is for yours and your customers safety, to comply with our insurance requirements and the health of your gazebo!