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Shopping and Markets in Southampton

Southampton has always been the place to buy the best. Its superb mix of high quality shopping centres. 

IKEA ,WestQuay, Mall Marlands and Bargate plus many traditional shops and boutiques together with designer retail spaces has elevated the city into the UK's top 20 retail destinations. A visionary plan to transform the urban centre is now under way and is set to continue Southampton's reign as the 'Emporium of the South' in the 21st century.

BARGATE MARKETS

In the centre of Southampton is the historic Bargate, once the main entry into the Old Town. The area around it is now the place where markets are held regularly.

Every Friday there is a General Market open from 9am to 5pm with over 90 attractive continental type stalls. Some of the delights on offer include:

• high quality fruit and veg
• a local butcher
• bakery and cake stall
• Polish organic foods
• Mediterranean olives
• European cheeses
• Fairtrade items
• old fashioned confectionery
• home-made New Forest sausages

Saturday Markets each Month

First Saturday:

Art & Design-led Craft

Second Saturday:

World Market

Third Saturday:

Prod Grow Farmers Market

Fourth Saturday:

World Market 

Information on all the Bargate Markets can be found on the City Council Events page