Become a market trader

Have you ever thought that a market stall could be a low risk entry into a career in retailing?
The Council operate both indoor and outdoor markets in Sutton in Ashfield, Kirkby in Ashfield and Hucknall.

Idlewells Market

This market is open 9.00am to 5.00pm from Monday to Thursday, and 8.30am to 5.00pm Friday and Saturday. There are a total of 34 stalls are situated around a seating area below a glass atrium. Each stall includes LED lighting, at least 4 power sockets, data sockets and some stalls have water and drainage, ideal for catering operations. We arrange the heating, cleaning and maintenance of the market, which has an intruder alarm and is served by CCTV. The market also has free public Wi-Fi. Traders' toilets are available on site and there is good access for deliveries.

Business opportunities at Idlewells Indoor Market

  • We are looking for traders to join us at the Idlewells Market to develop the goods and services on offer to shoppers from all across the region
  • we welcome interest from both start-up and established businesses who can demonstrate their value to the market by bringing an under represented product or service line to the market. We are committed to creating long standing partnerships with highly motivated traders to make their business and the market a huge success
  • full time licence agreements are available with business and financial support packages to encourage success for incoming traders.
  • Pop-up opportunities are also available as a taster for up to a week at a time.
  • if you have a retail idea but don't know where to start, come along for a chat with our friendly team who will guide you through the process of starting a successful retail business.

If you're interested in a stall at Idlewells you can make an expression of interest to us online. 

Outdoor markets

Our markets take place between 09:00 and 04:00pm on:

There are also a number of specialist or themed markets throughout the year, including plant and craft fairs and our very popular Food and Drink Festival in August and Christmas festival markets in December.

How much does an outdoor market stall cost?

Stalls are £14.30 per day for the first stall, with a reduction for second or more stalls.

Apply for and outdoor market stall

Read through the outdoor markets - rules and regulations in the downloads section of this page and then let us know you're interested in becoming a market trader by applying online

You can also download the application form, complete it, and return it to us. Find the form in the downloads section of this page.

Contact us about being a market trader

To submit a completed form, have a chat about becoming a market trader, or if have any questions, you can contact us by any of the contact methods 

Contact details

  • Markets section
  • Online contact form
  • 01623 551385
  • Ashfield District Council
    Indoor Market Hall
    Idlewells Shopping Centre
    Sutton in Ashfield
    Nottinghamshire
    NG17 1BP

Downloads

Some files may not be accessible to everyone. You can request the file in a different format from the contact on this page.

Page last updated 11 September 2025

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