We promote all our stall vacancies on this page, Instagram and Facebook.
We currently have two indoor vacancies, detailed below. We also welcome applications from prospective traders for our Broadmead Market, Indies Market, and Street Food Market.
Additionally, we are exploring ways to establish new trading spaces in and around St. Nicholas Market. We encourage inquiries from street food traders, especially those with a food trailer or truck, who are interested in pop-up opportunities.
We have an ongoing pop-up for food and drinks traders in the Glass Arcade. See our Pop-Up Corner page to find out more or get in touch.
There are also some opportunities around the site for those with a food trailer or truck so contact us if you are looking for a new trading space.
If you would like to discuss these opportunities or arrange a site visit, contact us:
- Call 0117 922 4014
- Email markets@bristol.gov.uk
Vacancy 1: G04, Stall 2a within the Corn Exchange
St Nicholas Markets presents a unique opportunity within Bristol's prestigious and historical Corn Exchange. It allows you to become part of a rich tradition and vibrant community. We're now welcoming interested parties to submit their applications.
This newly commissioned stall is situated just off our Corn Exchange entrance foyer and originally housed a Coffeehouse (circa 1743).
We're accepting applications for the sale of products and services but would particularly welcome interest from parties offering something highly original.
The stall has an approximate floor space of 18 square meters.
Trading will be licenced on a six day week basis, Monday to Saturday, and must be open for business from 9.30am to 5pm daily. This is subject to periodic review and changes. Occasional Sunday and evening trading may be required throughout the year, especially during the summer and Christmas periods.
pdf
Application guidance
(617 KB)
and further information for G04 within the Corn Exchange.
Read our pdf Balance of Trade Policy (129 KB) .
Cost
The annual licence fee is currently £9,000, approximately £750 per month. This is inclusive of an electricity supply and licence fees are subject to annual inflationary increases and periodic review. Note that license fees are due to increase by 5% from 1 April 2025.
How to apply
Ensure you send your application by Monday 7 April 2025. We may end the submission period early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
To apply for the stall, fill in and return the pdf application form (163 KB) :
- by email: markets@bristol.gov.uk
- by post: Markets Office, The Exchange, Corn Street, Bristol, BS1 1JQ
- in person: Market Office, in St Nicholas Market's Glass Arcade (opposite ‘Crafty Beans')
Example of pdf current licence agreement for G04 (352 KB) .
Vacancy 2: FoodSource CV101, Covered Market
St Nicholas Markets presents a unique opportunity within FoodSource BS1.
It allows you to become part of a rich tradition and vibrant community. We are now welcoming interested parties to submit their applications.
We are looking to attract local food enterprises to complement our existing mix of businesses.
We would particularly welcome applications from interested parties offering a sit-down food offer (hot or cold, but without need for full cooking facilities), dry store goods, hard to find ingredients and cooking equipment.
This large trading space is approximately 22 square meters in size with plenty of room for seating or shop displays.
pdf Application guidance and further information for stall CV101 (685 KB) .
Read our pdf balance of trade policy (129 KB) .
Cost
The annual licence fee for 2024/25 being £10,094.79 (approximately £841.23 per month) excluding electricity supply (licence fees are subject to annual inflationary increases and periodic review). Note that license fees are due to increase by 5% from 01/04/2025.
How to apply
Please ensure you send your application by Monday 31 March 2025. We may end the submission period early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
To apply for the stall, fill in and return the pdf application form (232 KB) .
- by email: markets@bristol.gov.uk
- by post: Markets Office, The Exchange, Corn Street, Bristol, BS1 1JQ
- in person: Market Office, in St Nicholas Market's Glass Arcade (opposite ‘Crafty Beans')
Example of our pdf current license agreement for Corn Street 1A (375 KB) .
Vacancy 3: Stall EX06-07A, The Corn Exchange
St Nicholas Markets presents a unique opportunity within Bristol's prestigious and historical Corn Exchange. It allows you to become part of a rich tradition and vibrant community. We're now welcoming interested parties to submit their applications.
The stall will be available from 1 April 2025 and is situated towards the rear of the Exchange Hall, in a prominent corner position.
We're accepting applications for the sale of products and services but would particularly welcome interest from parties offering something highly original.
Visit the pitch to understand its location and size. The current trader will remain in residence until 31 March 2025.
pdf Application guidance and further information for Stall EX06-07A, The Corn Exchange (1014 KB) .
Read our Balance of Trade Policy (pdf, 130 KB)
Cost
The stall has an approximate floor space of 26.8 square meters. The annual licence fee is currently £8,643.73 (approximately £720.31 per month), inclusive of an electricity supply provided at no extra cost (licence fees are subject to annual inflationary increases and periodic review).
License fees are due to increase by 5% from 1 April 2025. In addition, license fees for food traders are in the process of being consulted on, with a percentage of turnover model potentially being introduced within the next financial year, full details can be provided for applicants shortlisted for interview.
How to apply
Make sure you send your application by Monday 14 April 2025. We may end the submission period early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
To apply for the stall, fill in and return the pdf application form (485 KB) :
- by email at markets@bristol.gov.uk
- by post - Markets Office, The Exchange, Corn Street, Bristol, BS1 1JQ
- in person - Market Office, in St Nicholas Market's Glass Arcade (opposite ‘Crafty Beans')
pdf Example of current license agreement for Stall EX06-07A, The Corn Exchange (992 KB) .
Waiting list
If you're interested in applying for a stall but are not yet ready, you can join our indoor markets waiting list.