Visitor Information and FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
The market is closed between 9a.m Saturday and midnight Sunday. Most trade is done between midnight and 9a.m on all other days although tenants are free to set their own times.
The market is open to customers, both public and trade who are keen to purchase fresh produce in bulk quantities. For further information on how to gain entry please email jan@newspitalfieldsmarket.co.uk
Instead of referring enquiries to my email address, could we suggest prospective customers read the attachments shown above and if still need further information to then email me.
Please note not all tenants choose to sell smaller quantities to the general public and please respect this.
No children are allowed on site at any time.
This is a competitive market and as such prices change by the minute according to supply and demand, If you want an indication of price or availability for any product you should contact one of our tenants directly.
If you have produce you wish to supply you should contact the tenants directly.
There are no short term leases and sub-letting is not allowed. Leases become available infrequently. If you wish to trade in the market you will need to find an existing tenant willing to give up their lease.
Spitalfields Market Tenants’ Association is not the market’s landlord, we represent the interests of the tenants as a membership organisation.
For further information on the health and safety in place at the site please contact the landlord at spitalfields.market@cityoflondon.gov.uk
The market will be closed on the following bank holiday dates
Open – Good Friday
August
Closed – Summer Bank holiday – last Monday in August
Christmas
Closed – Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day
Market open Good Friday
Market open Easter Saturday
Market closed Bank Holiday
Christmas market opening times;
Open for trade on Christmas Eve, 24th December – traders likely to be closed by 7 am at the latest.
Closed Christmas Day 25th December
Closed Boxing Day 26th December – opens at midnight and early hours of Saturday 27th December, although some firms may choose to close.
29th – 31st December – most companies should be open
Closed 1st January 2026.
Open 2nd January 2026.
NEW SPITALFIELDS MARKET
VEHICLE PARKING POLICY
Introduction
New Spitalfields Market has provision for in excess of 1500 vehicle parking spaces. To facilitate trade and to ensure fair use of these spaces, Market Management have produced this Vehicle Parking Policy (VPP). This is a guide for vehicle owners/users parking at New Spitalfields Market and it outlines where to park, when to park and what happens if parking rules are broken. The intention of the policy is to inform vehicle users/owners of their responsibilities regarding parking on site, to ensure there is compliance with Market rules and to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the site.
Parking Tariffs
Please use the following link for the latest parking tariffs for all vehicles, including HGVs.
Payment options
Onsite credit, debit and cash pay station machines are available.
The XPARC mobile app can be downloaded from the Apple (iPhone and iPad) and Google (Android devices) stores. You will need to create an account and register once you have downloaded the app.
An online payment portal can be accessed to purchase season cards in 1, 3, 6, and 12 month durations. Please follow the link below:
https://xparc.eu/xOfficeCloud/Wizards/WizardSeasonCard2.aspx?operatorCode=COL
Times
HGVs are not permitted to park adjacent to the Market Hall except between 08:00 to 12:00 and 16:00 to 03:00. Once unloaded they must leave site immediately or move to one of the dedicated HGV parking/unloading areas as shown in Appendix A.
Parking is available to buyers at any time during Market open times, Monday to Saturday midnight – 11:00hrs. Buyers must vacate the site before Market closing time.
Car parking is available to Market employees at any time while they are on the site.
Parking is available to Market visitors (i.e., service engineers, sales staff, etc.) at any time so long as they have an appointment with a tenant of the Market.
Vehicles can only be parked in exception to the above with the approval of the Market Constabulary.
Areas
Please refer to the Appendix A of the Spitalfields Working Manual (Site Plan) for details of the designated vehicle parking areas
Failure to comply with the Plan may see enforcement action taken.
Management
The Market Constabulary have the authority to direct traffic on site, regulate entry to vehicle parking areas, exercise control over parking and ensure compliance with the Market’s VPP and Health and Safety Policies.
Parking Enforcement and Offences
Failure to adhere to the parking rules on site will be met with enforcement action. The City of London enforce parking on the site via the on-site Constabulary in conjunction with an appointed external provider. Signs are present around the Market explaining the scheme and associated charges. The Constabulary have the power to serve Parking Charge Notices (PCNs) where there has been contravention of the site rules. All statutory rights and obligations are outlined on the notices served.
The following are parking offences for which a £100 charge is payable:
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Vehicle parked on a yellow hatched area.
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Vehicle not parked completely within a marked parking bay.
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Vehicle parked across a vehicle/pedestrian route.
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Vehicle parked on double yellow lines.
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Vehicle parked inconsiderately.
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Vehicle parked in a disabled parking area and not displaying a blue badge.
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Vehicle without parking permit parked in a permit parking only area.
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Vehicle allocated a parking permit not displaying a current parking permit.
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Unapproved vehicle parked within the Market Hall.
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Vehicle parked in contravention to the Parking Policy.
Crime Prevention
All vehicles are parked on site at the owner’s risk and the City of London accepts no liability for the safety and security of such vehicles.
Useful Contacts
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Market Constabulary – Gatehouse:
New Spitalfields Market. Tel: 0208 518 7670 (option 2).
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The Administration Office:
14-18 Allen House, New Spitalfields Market. Tel: 0208 518 7670 (option 3).