Bolton Market open to shoppers on extra day over Christmas

Typically, the market is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, even while work to add to and improve the site is ongoing.

But next week, as well as opening on all of these days, it is also opening on Wednesday.

On offer from around 200 stallholders is a range of food and drink, as well as gift ideas to suit all tastes.

The market is closed between Christmas Day and December 28, after which it is business as usual again.

Traders at Bolton Market (Image: Bolton Council)

Bolton Council’s deputy leader Hilary Fairclough said: “Bolton Market offers award-winning quality at great value all year round and especially at Christmas.

"I am delighted our outstanding traders are once again going the extra mile and working an additional day to make sure shoppers can get everything they need for the big day.

"Whether you are a market regular, or if you’ve never visited before, there has never been a better time to visit Bolton Market and see what all the fuss is about."

A trader at Bolton Market (Image: Bolton Council)

In addition, this Saturday is a 'Fun Day' at Bolton Market with a Santa's Grotto available at a cost of £1.50 per child.

For information, go to boltonmarkets.com or search 'Bolton Markets' on social media.

Bolton Council has put on a whole host of festive events for the family, including live music in a tipi, and a rollar skating rink.

Victoria Square will be home to festive Tipi bar which will host a wide range of performances from local bands and artists. Bolton FM will also host a ‘Bolton’s got Talent’ competition with the winning act gaining a place on the stage at the 2023 Food and Drink Festival.

Alongside the ticketed events will be the return of the traditional Christmas market from  December 15 (today) -18 December, hosting 30 wooden style, festively dressed, chalets.

Traditional fairground attractions will be in operation from Newport Street to Deansgate  to December 24.