In last year 2009, Leicester market crowned ‘ Britian’s Favourite Market 2009’ in Nabma awarded public vote. And here has a short fantastic film made by local film-maker Nick Hamer, which describes Leicester market.
http://vimeo.com/17347853
Leicester Market is a large market in The City of Leicester, England. It is the largest outdoor covered market in Europe.
It is around 800 years old but was moved to the current site around 700 years ago. The market is protected by a Royal Charter that goes back to its origin over 700 years ago. This prohibits other markets from operating within a specified distance (6 2/3 miles) of the Leicester market. In recent years the City Council which holds the Royal Charter has begun to allow some other markets within the City.
The indoor market (1973) is a multi-level building containing the fish market and delicatessen, as well as stalls selling clothes, haberdashery, footwear, jewellery, gemstones, and confectionery.
In the centre of the market stands the Leicester Corn Exchange (1850), originally built as a trading centre, but now serving as a bar/restaurant. A statue of John Manners, 5th Duke of Rutland stands close to the Corn Exchange.
There is also a monthly Farmers Market held on the last Wednesday of every month, specializing in locally-produced organic meat, fruit and vegetables.
Location: 9 Market Pl S, Leicester
Opening time:
Outdoor Market
Monday 7am to 6pm
Tuesday 7am to 6pm
Wednesday 7am to 6pm
Thursday 7am to 6pm
Friday 7am to 6pm
Saturday 7am to 6pm
Sunday Closed
Indoor Market
Monday Closed
Tuesday 8am to 5pm
Wednesday 8am to 5pm
Thursday 8am to 5pm
Friday 8am to 5pm
Saturday 8am to 5pm
Sunday Closed
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