Pocklington Market

Pocklington's traditional weekly market has been drawing shoppers to the heart of this charming East Yorkshire market town for generations, with a great mix of fresh produce, local food, and independent traders every Tuesday. 

Pocklington Market | Markets near York

• Opening Hours: Every Tuesday, 9am-4pm

• Location: Market Place, Pocklington, YO42 2AR

• Suitable for: All ages

• Booking: No booking required - free to browse

• Website: https://www.pocklington.gov.uk

Every Tuesday, Market Place in Pocklington comes alive with the sights, smells, and sounds of a proper traditional market. Stalls spread across the town centre selling a wide range of goods - fresh fruit and veg, local cheeses, artisan bread, fish, pies, jams and pickles, flowers, and a range of non-food traders covering clothing, crafts, and household goods. It's a friendly, community-focused market with a loyal following of both locals and visitors from across the region.

Pocklington itself is well worth the trip - a historic market town on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds, around 13 miles east of York. The market makes a great starting point for a day out, with the nearby Burnby Hall Gardens (home to a nationally important collection of hardy water lilies) just a short walk away, along with a good range of independent shops and cafes in the town centre.

The market is accessible, with parking options available in the town - a mix of free and paid spaces - making it an easy and relaxed outing for all the family. Whether you're stocking up on local produce or simply enjoying a browse, Pocklington Market is the kind of traditional market that's becoming increasingly rare, and all the more worth seeking out for it.

Good to Know

• Tuesdays only, 9am-4pm

• Free and paid parking available in the town centre

• Burnby Hall Gardens is a short walk from the market - a lovely add-on for families, open 7 days a week, 10am-4pm (needs verifying - admission charges apply)

• Around 13 miles east of York city centre

Photo credit: https://www.pocklington.gov.uk/tourist-information/attractions/pocklington-market