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 - second Sunday of the month from 8am to 2pm. Seasonal fruit and vegetables, cheeses, local meat, fresh bread and cakes.
  • Fleetville Vintage Emporium - indoor flea market selling rare/antique goods. Daily 9am to 6pm (Sun 10am to 4pm).
  • *NEW* St Albans Artisans, Arts and Crafts - second Wednesday of the month (from 8 Sep), 10am to 4pm at the Town Hall. More.
  • St Albans Flea Market - second Sunday of the month, 10am to 3pm at the Town Hall. More.
  • Wheathampstead Farmers' Market - every third Sunday of the month, 10am to 1pm. Details.
  • Harpenden Farmers' Market - every fourth Sunday of the month, 10am to 2pm. Details.
  • St Albans Continental Markets - consumables and collectables from France, Italy and Spain. Dates below.

Market dates for 2010*

  • St Albans Farmers Market: 8 Aug, 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 14 Nov, 12 Dec. Continental Market: 7 to 9 Oct, 12 to 14 Nov. *Market dates are provided by St Albans Council. Andrew Stevens of Riverford Organic delivers organic fruit, vegetables and meat weekly.

The annual Paton's Bookfair takes place at the Town Hall from 23 Oct 2010 to 2 Jan 2011 (Mon to Sat 9am to 6pm, Sun 10am to 5pm).

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

Retailer of the Year Awards

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

Free delivery from Cancer Research UK

Free delivery from Cancer Research UK

Shop to beat cancer and get free delivery on all orders when you buy your gifts and cards from Cancer Research UK. Use code FS09TGN0014.

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