New drive to increase the number of traders at Chesterfield’s revamped market

Budding entrepreneurs are being encouraged to trade on Chesterfield’s newly revamped outdoor market with the launch of a new campaign.

The regeneration of Chesterfield’s historic market is nearing completion and there has never been a better time to join the vibrant community of traders. With an introductory rate of just £10 for new traders, fantastic facilities and no long-term contract, the market provides a flexible way for local businesses to start and grow.

A new campaign aims to promote these benefits across the region and show budding entrepreneurs how Chesterfield Markets can provide them with a low-risk opportunity to start a new business, grow an existing business or connect with new customers.

Councillor Kate Sarvent, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said: “We already have a fantastic range of well-established traders at Chesterfield Markets but with work on our regeneration project completing we want to start the next chapter with more traders offering a wider variety of products.

“Our market stalls are some of the most competitively priced in the region and traders can benefit from new stalls with better facilities. You’ll also have access to support from our experienced markets team and through our trader network.

“We’ve seen some great independent businesses start on Chesterfield Markets before growing and moving into permanent premises around the town centre – now is a fantastic time to try out your retail idea and our market is here to provide the perfect space to do it.”

Work across Chesterfield Markets has included the development of a new stall design, which provides a traditional trading platform but new heritage style canvasses with weatherproof features. All stalls also have access to utilities. Together these improvements help modernise and enhance the experience for traders and visitors.

A new layout on the main square improves visibility for traders based in the centre of the market and helps guide shoppers to all the stalls.

New paving and re-laid cobbles help maintain the historic charm whilst also improving accessibility.

The introductory rate applies to the first four visits to the general market (Monday, Friday, and Saturday), after these visits stalls on Monday and Friday are £12.60 and Saturday stalls are £19.70.

Stall prices are set to change from April 2026, with the completion of the market a new zoning system is being introduced, throughout the regeneration works stalls have been discounted and a single flat price has been charged.

On Mondays and Fridays stalls in Zone A will cost £17.20 and £27.80 on Thursdays and Saturdays. Stalls in Zone B will cost £22.20 on Thursdays and Saturdays and £14.40 on Mondays and Fridays.

To find out more about trading on Chesterfield Markets visit: www.chesterfield.gov.uk/market-trading