Casual traders

The following rules explain how to become a casual trader at Newgate Market:

'Permanent' (Licensed) traders have between 8.30 and 9.00am to occupy their stalls, beyond which their stalls can be re-let to 'Casuals' on that day.

Casual traders must report to the Market Office, 2 Newgate, by 8.30am on the day they intend to stand. A short registration form needs fulfilling prior to standing. You can download the casual trader form on the right hand side of this page.

Vacant stalls, if any, are allocated at (approx.) 8.30-9.00am, based on list position and goods sold.

Allocating stalls

A daily 'points system' is operated, based on attendance, to formulate each day's seniority list.

Normally, stalls are allocated on that seniority basis, however the Market Manager may exercise discretion in order to avoid a clash of trade or maintain balance and variety within the market. Please note, some lines may be limited or restricted altogether (e.g. clothing, fruit & vegetables, cards).

Unless agreed otherwise by the Market Manager the due payment is to be made before setting up. Midweek stall prices range from £12.25 to £24.00, depending on stall position and market day. Sunday fees start at £12.25 per stall.

Casual traders are not permitted within the market area prior to the allocation of a stall due to parking restrictions. Any casual found to have a vehicle in the market area - including Silver Street - before his/her allocation will not receive a stall or point for that day.

Insurance

It is a condition of standing at Newgate Market that you are in possession of Third Party Public Liability Insurance to the value of £2,000,000 (membership of the National Market Traders' Federation and CMTIA is acceptable in this respect).

Selling second-hand goods

It is a requirement of the North Yorkshire County Council Act for anyone who deals in second-hand goods to be registered with the local Trading Standards Office. For further information please speak to the Market Office or The Trading Standards Office direct on (01904) 551545.

Parking

Parking is available for market traders. Parking can be found at several council long-stay car parks or 'on street' in the Layerthorpe area, (however check for yellow lines or waiting restrictions displayed on roadside plates in the area). Once you are considered a 'regular casual', beyond 4 weeks attendance you can qualify for a permit to park in the Foss Islands Road area. See general information about parking.

York City Centre, including the Market area, is pedestrianised (i.e. no vehicles) from 11.00am until 4.00pm Monday to Friday, 10.30am until 4.30pm Saturday and 12.00 noon until 4.00pm Sunday. See York city centre pedestrian area.

For further information contact the Market Office.