Markets and Fairs in Guildford

Guildford is a bustling market town known for its lively High Street and rich tradition of markets and fairs. Visitors and locals alike can enjoy a weekly market every Friday and Saturday, a monthly farmers’ market, and a variety of special themed markets held throughout the year.

North Street Market

North Street market takes place every:

Friday from 8.30am to 5pm
Saturday from 8.30am to 5pm
North Street market is a traditional historic market which has been trading many years.  There are a variety of stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, fresh fish, breads and cakes, French patisseries and cheeses.

Temporary Relocation
Parts of North Street Market will be moving over the coming months to a temporary location while improvement works take place on North Street. The move will allow the market to continue trading as usual, with the same days, times and traders, before returning to North Street once the works are complete.

Where are parts of the market moving to?
Between June and July 2026, the new position for three food stalls: Ron's Burgers, Lord Falafel and Street food Spain is a short walk down North Street outside Nandos Restaurant on the Rotunda, at the end of Friary Street.

Between January and May 2027, more temporary location changes will be made.

Guildford Craft Festival

Each June, the Rural Crafts Association hosts the annual Guildford Craft Festival on the High Street. For nine days, around 30 pop-up craft shops transform the street into a creative hub, with live street entertainment on Saturdays adding to the festive atmosphere.  In 2026 was held on 11 - 13 and 18 - 20 June.