Leeds Kirkgate Market is Europe’s largest indoor market and is open 6 days a week. There are over 400 stalls inside and a further 200 outside. Traders offer freshness, variety and value for money with a friendly service in a vibrant atmosphere.
Opening times
Monday to Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 14:00 (no open market)
Longer opening hours up until Christmas
Indoor market
Wednesday 9:00 - 16:00 (including Christmas Eve)
Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
Open Market
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00 17 & 24 December
Sunday 9:00 - 16:00 21 December
Markets closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Kirkgate open market days
There are general stalls each market day as well as
- Monday: second-hand clothing
- Tuesday: general retail trades
- Thursday: flea market and general trades
- Friday/Saturday: general trades
Kirkgate Farmers' market
Leeds Kirkgate Farmers' market is held on the first and third Sunday of every month 09:00 – 14:00.
Seasonal harvested fruit and vegetables, cut flowers, tempting cheeses, meat and fish, crusty breads and delicious conserves as well as organic and other farm produce. Craft and gift stalls boasting hand made items such as pottery, toys, cards, hand-made clothes and furniture.
‘A true taste of the country in the heart of the city centre’.
Other markets within the Leeds boundary
Otley - Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
Pudsey - Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
Yeadon - Monday and Friday
Pontefract Lane Sunday market and car boot sale
Street trading
Private markets
If you would like any further advice or information about the operation of markets in the Leeds Metropolitan District contact us using the contact details on the top right hand side of this page.