Social Distancing – rules for everyone using our market

• 26 March 2020

As everyone will be aware, the government has provided strict guidelines on social distancing. New Spitalfields Market’s landlord, the Corporation of London has today issued the following new rules, to be followed at all times by everyone who works in the market, as well as our fantastic suppliers and customers.

The Tenants Association would also appreciate it if everyone could adhere to these rules.

“Despite the challenging circumstances, New Spitalfields Market will remain open as we are a key part of the food supply chain.

However, as you can appreciate things do have to change and change quickly.

• Social distancing of 2 metres is required when using the three buyers walks in the market hall, walking around the site and using the facilities including the washrooms.
• Please think about the way you buy – can you email or phone in your order and collect rather than coming to look at the produce and then buy.
• If you need to look and buy, please do not linger – shop and then leave the site as quickly as possible is the requirement we need from our customers at the moment.
• Please do not attend the site in groups, the fewer bodies here, the safer everyone will be.
• Keep your distance, but don’t be afraid to share a nod and a smile. We’re all in this together.
• Spitting is unacceptable – spitting is completely unacceptable while at New Spitalfields Market and you will be banned from site if caught practising this behaviour.

REMEMBER SOCIAL DISTANCING IS ESSENTIAL FOR ALL OUR HEALTH. BE SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE AND PLEASE KEEP YOUR DISTANCE.”