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Barnsley young trader market

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The Barnsley Young Traders Market is all about helping young people turn ideas into reality. It’s a supportive, welcoming space where traders aged 16 to 30 can take their first steps into business, build confidence, and grow their brand alongside like minded entrepreneurs.

Held at Barnsley indoor market on the second Saturday of each month, the Young Traders Market offers a lively atmosphere with real customers, real feedback, and real experience — the perfect place to test products, meet new people, and be part of a buzzing local market.

Fees

Taking part is simple and affordable, with stalls costing from £10 per table, payable on the day, making it an easy and low risk way to get started and see where your business journey could take you.

How to apply

To apply for a stall at the young trader market, fill in online form below. After submitting your form we'll contact you to discuss your application.

Terms and conditions

  • You'll be allocated a pitch by the Market Officer. Please don't ask to be in a particular area or to be moved. Pitches are allocated based upon the balance of trade within the market, number of tables required and space management.

  • Please don't ask to be located next to other traders/friends. This market’s purpose is to trade and develop/promote your up-and-coming business.

  • Applicants must be between the ages of 16-30 (The Market Officer can use their discretion if a trader is under 16 or slightly older than 30, if there is availability).

  • Any aggressive behaviour towards staff will not be tolerated and you will be banned from attending our future markets.

  • The market takes place every second Saturday of the month inside Barnsley Market from 8.30am to 4pm.

  • Please make sure you are packed up and ready to leave the market at 4pm when the doors are locked.

  • You can bring your vehicle on to the high street to load/unload at the May Day Green entrance (opposite Falco/Library @ the Lightbox – S70 1GW) from 7am. Vehicles are not allowed onto the high street between the hours of 9.30am – 4.30pm.

  • Local parking is available at the Glassworks, Alhambra and Market Gate.

  • Tables are charged at £10 per table. Payment will be taken on the day (card payments only – no cash).

  • A £5 charge will be applied if you do not carry your own Public Liability Insurance.

  • We recommend that if you are taking card payments that you have sufficient internet access, data and phone signal. We can provide market Wi-Fi but this is not to be relied upon for your business.

  • The tables we supply are approximately 6ft and we provide chairs. Please bring your own table covers if you have some, we do not provide these.

  • If you have accessibility requirements, please inform us and we will try our best to locate you in a suitable place.

  • If you have traded with us on multiple occasions but do not yet have your own public liability, we would encourage you to do so.

  • Please let me know ASAP if you can no longer attend this market after you've applied, if you fail to let me know, this may result in your future applications being rejected.

Young Trader of the Year

The young trader market also offers you a chance to practice for and take part in the national Young Trader of the Year competition, run by the National Market Traders Federation.

The programme starts with local young trader markets across the UK, then goes to regional finals. At each stage, the highest-scoring traders are put through and the programme culminates at the national final where one trader will be awarded the title of Young Trader of the Year.

For more information

Call 01226 772239 or

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