St Albans charter market named Best Large Outdoor Market

Awarded yesterday afternoon (Thursday, January 25) the Great British Market Awards 2024 saw St Albans join the likes of Swansea, Darlington and South Molton in being commended by the association.

Alison and Mark Williams at their Happy Elephant natural jewellery stall with comic actor Johnny Vegas. (Image: St Albans City & District Council)

The award for 'Best Small Outdoor Market' went to Causeway speciality outdoor market, while Swansea won 'Best Large Indoor Market'.

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The full list of winners can be seen below: 

Highly Commended: Bilston Indoor Market, Skipton Outdoor Market, Watford Indoor Market, Bridlington King Street Market, Hovingham Outdoor Market, Ross-on-Wye Christmas Fayre.

Best Large Indoor Market: Swansea Indoor Market.

Best Large Outdoor Market: St Albans Outdoor Market.

Best Small Outdoor Market: Causeway Speciality Outdoor Market.

Best Community/Parish Market: South Molton County Pannier Market.

Best Large Speciality Market: York Christmas Market & Stratford upon Avon Victorian Christmas Market.

Best Small Speciality Market: Open Art Market & Petticoat Lane Food Court.

Best Wholesale Market: New Covent Garden, Nine Elms.

Best Food Market: Broadway Market in Hackney.

Best Market Attraction: Bolton Food and Drink Festival and Belfast Christmas Market

NABMA Outstanding Market Achievement Award 2024: Borough Market

Britain’s Favourite Market 2024: Shrewsbury Indoor Market

David Preston, CEO of NABMA, said: "Arguably the 2024 awards have presented the most difficulties for any of our judging panels over the years.

St Albans charter market has been named 'The Best Large Outdoor Market'. (Image: St Albans City & District Council)

"There have been so many nominations highlighting the amazing contributions that markets and markets people make in towns and cities."