Preston is an excellent shopping paradise. Those who want to visit the markets of this country will enjoy the markets like no other in this area. The market of Preston consists of the indoor market hall, the outdoor market, the car boot market and the fair and pot fairs.The market hall is an indoor market.

It is made up of two floors and is linked to the open market and has lifts, escalators and walkways. The lower floor of the market hall is devoted to food and comprises of 75 stalls and shops selling fresh fruit and vegetables that have been produced locally as well as fish, sweets, meat, health foods, bread and confectionery, cooked meats and traditional Lancashire foods such as black puddings and tripe. You can avail the facility of the having exotic fruits, vegetables and spices in a stall in this market.



On the top floor you get a variety of goods like haberdashery, children’s wear, jewels, handbags, sportswear, coats, material, household goods, luggage, home brew kits, underwear and nightwear, cosmetics, hair fashion accessories, cards, etc. It is a one stop market to fulfill all your needs. When you feel tired you can relax in the café on the 2nd floor.

Just nest to the market hall an open market is held for 4 days a week in a Victorian canopy. This canopy can accommodate 140 stalls. It gives a local color to the entire stall and it is full of life and vibrant colors. All the stalls are designed to tempt the shoppers and the browsers, to just have a look or buy any item that catches their fancy.



Those who love buying a bargain cannot resist the Car Boot/ Flea Market that is held every Tuesday and Thursday in the Victorian open market. There are about 160 stalls and car boot spaces and you can find bargain hidden amongst the thousands of items being sold.

There are many more markets held in this city like the Pleasure Fair on the Spring Bank Holiday or the Flag Market. There is no shortage of the festival like atmosphere in this city with so many markets to enjoy.