St Albans charter market has been named as Great Britain's 'Best Large Outdoor Market' by The National Association of British Markets (NABMA).
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.
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.
"There have been so many nominations highlighting the amazing contributions that markets and markets people make in towns and cities."
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