Become a market trader at Leeds Kirkgate Market

We are looking for new traders to come and join our award winning and famous market.

Kirkgate Market is without doubt one of Leeds most recognisable and best loved landmarks in the city. Founded in 1857 and the birthplace of Marks and Spencer Plc this historic and vibrant market situated in the heart of the city centre, is a place you will find exceptional fresh produce, unique products and some of the most exciting traders in the city.

Open 6 days a week 8:30am to 5:30pm, the market is the perfect shopping destination with an enviable footfall and offers an eclectic mix of stalls.  As well as being home to almost 200 independent businesses, Kirkgate Market could be just the place for you to have your business.

We are looking for applications from businesses and individuals who will bring a diverse and unique offer, which will enhance the existing market experience.

We have a number of available units, for non-food based businesses, varying in size and location across the market.

Outdoor market

Trade at our popular Leeds Kirkgate outdoor market from Monday to Saturday (excluding Wednesday).  Vacant stalls are allocated at 9am daily (casual traders should arrive between 8 and 8.30am) and stalls cost between £14.23 and £30.51 dependent on day of trading and zone allocated.  A full list of vacant stalls is available from the Library and Community Hub, unit 253 and 255, 1875 Hall.  For more information email markets@leeds.gov.uk.  We also run a new trader incentive, where you could sign up to four weeks and pay half rent for the first two and the next two are free of charge!

Indoor market

Available units

Please note that the rent and service charge will have 20% VAT added on.

    Size (Sq. Ft) Charges per month (Ex VAT) Annual Business rates (approx) Notes Suitable for catering  Can include a water supply
Hall Unit Gr Floor Storage Rent Service charge        
1904 6A 97 N/A £459.70 £153.74 £2,647.87 Under Offer   Yes
15 123 N/A £527.36 £194.96 £3,037.59 Under Offer   Yes
22A 69 N/A £301.88 £109.37 £1,738.83 Under Offer   Yes
20 115 N/A £493.06 £182.28 £2,840.03 Under Offer    
D 223 N/A £1,215.36 £353.46 £7,000.47      
O 193 N/A £951.61 £305.91 £5,481.27      
317.0 N/A £1,630.97 £522.79 £9,394.39      
Q 261.0 N/A £1,342.85 £430.43 £7,734.82      
G 351 N/A £1,996.14 £556.34 £11,497.77      
H and I 368 N/A £2,092.82 £583.28 £12,054.64      
K 304.0 N/A £1,778.89 £600.70 £10,246.41      
S 276.13 N/A £1,420.69 £454.00 £8,183.17      
W 296 N/A £1,522.92 £469.16 £8,772.02      
1875 233 343.369 N/A £1,479.35 £544.24 £8,521.06 Available from April 2027   Yes
34 403.6 462.8 £2,181.14 £856.41 £12,563.37   Yes Yes
31 430.556 376.737 £2,307.31 £831.71 £13,290.11   Yes Yes
32 420.869 322.917 £2,247.84 £795.03 £12,947.56   Yes Yes
251 301.389 147.466 £963.91 £536.13 £5,552.12   Yes Yes
278 269.098 145.313 £1,183.58 £484.10 £6,817.42 Under Offer   Yes
280 269.098 N/A £1,053.97 £426.52 £6,070.87 Under Offer   Yes
282 274.48 360.591 £1,242.65 £577.93 £7,157.66 Under Offer   Yes
277 269.098 365.973 £1,220.36 £571.54 £7,029.27     Yes
279 263.716 N/A £1,032.89 £1,032.89 £5,949.45     Yes
281 274.48 161.459 £1,209.46 £499.03 £6,966.49     Yes
330 and 331 489.827 172.223 £1,398.86 £622.72 £8,057.43   Yes Yes
K6 103.976 N/A £164.80 £294.60 £949.25 Under Offer Yes Yes
1976 70 97 N/A £266.75 £153.75 £1,536.48 Available from October    
72 and 73 292.0 N/A £923.45 £481.56 £5,319.07      
75 98 N/A £269.50 £155.33 £1,552.32      
BS2 398.20 N/A £1,715.58 £631.15 £9,881.74   Yes Yes
Container 2 140 N/A £408.33 £221.90 £2,351.98 Office space/meeting room    
1981 407, 408 and 409 399.0 N/A £1,051.53 £658.02 £6,056.81      
465 and 466 386.0 N/A £924.79 £611.81 £5,326.79   Yes Yes
473 198.0 N/A £474.38 £326.54 £2,732.43      
450, 451, 428 and 427 400 N/A £1,150.00 £634.00 £6,624.00      
474 and 475 196 N/A £516.54 £310.66 £2,975.27 Available from September    
485 and 486 202.0 N/A £532.35 £333.13 £3,066.34      
* Size to be confirmed
Under offer - Not available / progressing with new application
TBC - To be confirmed

Notes

*UNDER OFFER

**Size to be confirmed

 

Become a trader

Could your business be the missing piece at Leeds Markets?

We’re actively looking for exciting, independent businesses to complement our current offer, with particular interest in butchers, shoe shops, homeware, pet shops, magazine and book shops, and children’s clothing. If you’ve got a great business, a unique idea or something new to bring to Leeds, we’d love to hear from you and explore the opportunities available.

Submit an enquiry form online to trade at Kirkgate Market

Further information

For more information or to view a unit, make an appointment with a member of our commercial team using the details below.

Contact us

Email

markets@leeds.gov.uk

Phone

0113 378 1950