Farmers' markets take place regularly on Parliament Street in the city centre.

Farmers, growers or producers from within a 40 mile radius of York city centre sell their produce, direct to the public. Advantages include cutting out the "middle man", reducing the distance that the produce has to travel to reach the consumer and giving customers the opportunity to deal direct with the producer.

All goods that are sold on York farmers' markets have either been grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed by the stallholder.

York is proud to hold certification status - adhering to strict criteria issued by the National Association of Farmers Markets. You can find out more about farmers' markets on the National Association of Farmers' Markets website.

Dates for 2010

Markets are held on the last Friday of every month, apart from:

• 24/25 September 2010 (as part of the Food & Drink Festival)
• 12 November 2010
• 21 December 2010

These markets are generally open from 9.00am to 4.00pm.