New Sunday Markets to launch in Aylesbury and High Wycombe

Later this month, visitors to Aylesbury and High Wycombe will be able to enjoy new Sunday Markets which are starting up in the town centres.  

Buckinghamshire Council has joined forces with specialist market organisers, Saunders Markets, to set up the new events which will be starting with 'soft launches' in High Wycombe on 22 September and Aylesbury on 29 September.

Buckinghamshire Council has been looking at new and innovative ways to evolve markets within the county, putting plans in motion to grow the existing general markets in Aylesbury and High Wycombe and create new speciality markets, start-up business opportunities and linked events as requested by local residents.

The two new Sunday Markets will operate from 10am to 4pm in High Wycombe on Sunday 22 September and Aylesbury on Sunday 29 September.  Stall holders will include artisan makers, bakers, creators, specialist food and drink producers. In addition, other local independent businesses will be able to take advantage of special rates on pitch fees.

Rachael Matthews, Buckinghamshire Council's Deputy Cabinet Member for Town Centre Regeneration said: "We were excited with the ideas that Saunders Markets bring to the table as these mirror our ambitions to evolve the market offer and I am looking forward to this soft launch of 'The Sunday Market' this month. 

"We are keen to see these markets grow and develop over time.  There are also lots of other plans in the pipeline. I am going to keep quiet on those for now but we want residents to know that these will be worth waiting for!

"Small scale projects like this sit alongside the larger physical regeneration ambitions the Council has for Aylesbury and High Wycombe. We anticipate the increased footfall that events like these specialist markets will bring to the area will also help to support our wider town centre businesses so it's good news all round."

Nicolas Saunders from Saunders Market said: "We are looking forward to bringing our experience of operating general street markets and more bespoke specialist markets into Buckinghamshire and creating new offerings for High Wycombe and Aylesbury."

The council is keen to hear from local artisan businesses who would like to take part in The Sunday Market. Businesses can register an interest with the council's Economic Development Team to be kept informed on the other initiatives that are being worked on.

The aim is to establish The Sunday Market as a regular monthly fixture.