The markets and street trading team regulates street trading and markets, isolated pitches, shop fronts and trading on private land.
The definition of markets includes car boot sales, antique and craft markets, general markets, food markets, farmers' markets, and charitable markets. A market (5 or more stalls) may sometimes be held as part of a wider event.
The council is a member of the National Association of British Markets Association (NABMA), who have been supporting markets across the UK for over 100 years.
Council operated regular markets
Pitch dimensions are varied and can be discussed at the time of application.
Things you should know before you start trading
As well as complying with your general licence conditions you also need to comply with the prescribed standard conditions for street trading licences. See the documents linked below.
North End Road market new traders' guide
Currently, there are vacancies at our market in North End Road, Fulham. If you are interested in this site, please click the traders' guide linked below.
Ever thought of becoming a trader at North End Road Market – why not try it out for a discount?
Designated trading pitches outside QPR, Fulham and Chelsea football stadiums'
We get a lot of enquiries from traders wishing to trade outside one of the three football stadiums in our borough. These are Stamford Bridge (Chelsea FC) and Craven Cottage (Fulham FC) in Fulham, and Loftus Road (QPR FC) in Shepherds Bush.
There are limited designated pitches outside the stadiums and they are all currently occupied by regular traders. Should any pitches become available they will be advertised here on our website. Prices vary for each location.
Enquiries about new trading locations
We are not currently seeking new trading locations in the borough. We will not be responding to enquiries regarding these matters.
Currently there are no vacancies at the Lyric square food market due to its popularity.
You can request to be added to our waiting list for all sites.
Fees and charges
Pitch dimensions are varied and can be discussed at the time of application.
Find out about market and street trading fees.
Contact us
Contact the street market team:
020 8753 3916 (office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
25 Bagleys Lane, London SW6 2QA