shopping

shopping

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Markets

  • St Albans Market - all day Wednesday and Saturday on St Peters Street. Dates from the 9th century and has over 170 stalls selling everything from fresh fish to fabrics.
  • St Albans Farmers' Market - every second Sunday of the month from 8am to 2pm. Seasonal fruit and vegetables, cheeses, local meat, fresh bread and cakes.
  • St Albans Continental Markets - consumables and collectables from France, Italy and Spain. Dates below.
  • Fleetville Vintage Emporium - indoor flea market selling rare/antique goods. Daily 9am to 6pm (Sun 10am to 4pm).
  • St Albans Flea Market - second Sunday of the month (from 10 Mar) 9am to 2pm at the Town Hall. More.
  • Wheathampstead Farmers' Market - every third Sunday of the month from 10am to 1pm. Details.
  • Harpenden Farmers' Market - every fourth Sunday of the month from 10am to 2pm. Details.

Market dates for 2010*

  • St Albans Farmers Market: 14 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 14 Nov, 12 Dec. Continental Market: 7 to 9 May, 9 to 11 Jun, 12 to 14 Nov. *Market dates are provided by St Albans Council.
  • Near, Far and Fair on St Peters Street sells local and regional products, Buy-Local Hertfordshire is an online farmers' market that delivers to all AL postcodes.

Shopping matters

The Shopping Scene in St Albans

The Shopping Scene in St Albans

There are plenty of places to part with your cash in St Albans. Read on for our favourite specialist shops, an A to Z of the high street chains and useful links.

Retailer of the Year Awards 2009

Retailer of the Year Awards 2009

This annual competition uses public nominations, mystery shoppers and a committee to select winners in six categories. Find out more.

Offers and discounts

Save money when you shop online

Save money when you shop online

Enjoy special offers and discounts from specialist and favourite retailers including Boden, Green People, Jones, Kiddicare, M&S and Play.com

Sun 21 Mar - NCT Nearly New Sale

Sun 21 Mar - NCT Nearly New Sale

Very popular sale of baby equipment, clothing, nappies, toys, books and DVDs. Sun 21 Mar, 10-11.30am, Nicholas Breakspear School. £1.

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