DESIGNERS DEALERS MAKERS & MORE
Welcome to the place where street smart design meets timeless style. Think rare vintage drops, one-off artworks, small-batch ceramics, and standout pieces by rising local makers. This is curated chaos, full of energy, soul, and stories — handpicked by people who live and breathe the culture.
We're here for the bold, the curious, and the creatively restless. Everything we showcase is sustainably sourced, thoughtfully made, and impossible to mass-produce. If you're over fast fashion, bland interiors, and copy-paste style — you're in the right place.
April – November & November to April
Saturdays & Sundays 10am - 5pm
City Market
Market Place,
Margate
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Local Stall Holders
We’ve had an incredible mix of traders pass through our world — artists, collectors, makers, originals. Some stay, some move on, but all leave their mark.
Discover what they make, what they stand for, and where to find them now. It’s all here, just waiting to be explored.


Local Market History
Margate Old Town Market has lived a hundred lives over the last century. Born as a traditional trading spot for farmers and fishmongers, it weathered wars, post-war decline, and the long shadow of seaside tourism’s golden age. By the late 20th century, it had shrunk into something quieter — a scattering of second-hand stalls and antiques dealers holding ground against the tide of supermarket chains and economic downturn. But even in the lean years, the spirit of the market never vanished — it shifted, adapted, and waited.
Then came the artists, the dreamers, the builders of something new. From the early 2000s onward, Margate’s creative revival breathed fresh life into the Old Town, and the market followed suit. What was once a space for produce and second-hand books is now a vibrant stage for handmade craft, vintage finds, and cultural happenings. It’s no longer just a market — it’s a curated expression of Margate itself. A living archive of resilience and reinvention, still rooted in its past, but unmistakably of the moment.
FAQs
Got questions? You’re not the only one. Whether you're wondering how to trade with us, when the next market drops, or just curious about what makes Margate Old Town Market tick — we’ve pulled together the answers to the things people ask us most. Dive in and explore. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, give us a shout — we’re real people, and we’re here to help.

HOW TO BECOME A TRADER
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Stalls Allocated on a prebooked, commitment basis. First Come, First Served...
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