Bridgend Market

	Brief History of the Market
	Where to find us
	Opening & Closing Hours
	General Information
	How do I apply for a Market Stall?
	Market Layout
	Stalls within the Market
	Further information & features

Brief History of the Market

Bridgend Market occupies a prime position within the retail sector of Bridgend, and is situated within the Rhiw Shopping Centre which fronts on to Caroline Street, Nolton Street and Queen Street. The Market is situated on the ground floor, and has access to the basement on the lower ground floor, with vehicular access to Queen Street. Below are some interesting facts in the long history of the Indoor Market Hall dating from its inception in 1837.

1836	The Bridgend Market Act passed to remove position and livestock markets from the streets around the Town Hall.
1837	New Market Hall opened on Lady Day, built by the Earl of Dunraven or his ancestors on the site of the old Tennis Courts, which then became the Tennis Court Hotel in Caroline Street and is now Seconds Ahead.
1906	The Market Hall remained in use until it was replaced by a new, fully covered Market Hall.
1908	A Grand Eisteddfod was held in the Market Hall on Boxing Day.
1955	Bridgend Urban District Council purchased the Market Hall from the Dunraven Estates Ltd.
1972	The Market Hall in Caroline Street closed and the last stallholders left at the end of May 1972. The Hall was demolished in June 1972 after standing since 1906. The new Market opened on Monday 15 May 1972.
1996	On 1 March 1996 the 130 year old Market Bell was re-installed. It was revealed that the bell had been laying idle in a Council depot since the demolition of the old market in 1972.

Where to find us

Location Map

Directions from Junction 36, M4 Motorway

Exit the M4 Motorway at Junction 36 and follow signs for Bridgend Town Centre. Take 2^nd exit off the roundabout onto A4061 (Bridgend Northern Distributor Road) continue down the road following signs for Bridgend (straight ahead at roundabouts). At traffic lights continue straight ahead past the newly built Bridgend Bus station and take the 1^st exit at the roundabout. Continue down the dual carriageway and take the 1^st left at the traffic lights. Continue past the Council Offices (Angel Street) situated on the right hand side and turn left at traffic lights into the Rhiw Car Park. The Market and the Rhiw shopping centre is on the left.

Opening & Closing Hours

	Monday	8.00 am - 5.00 pm
	Tuesday	8.00 am - 5.00 pm
	Wednesday	8.00 am - 4.30 pm
	Thursday	8.00 am - 5.00 pm
	Friday	8.00 am - 5.00 pm
	Saturday	8.00 am - 5.00 pm

General Information

	Operator:	Bridgend County Borough Council

	Number of stalls:	36

	Market days:	Monday – Saturday

	Size of stalls:	Varied

	Rent:	To be negotiated

	Pitchers:	Not allowed

	Casuals:	Not allowed

	Demonstrators:	Not allowed

	Service charge:	No

	Refuse collection:	Yes

	Vans on:	Basement loading bays (loading and unloading only), No parking

	Contact:	Markets Manager Tel: 01656 642700

		Bridgend Market Office: 01656 659154

How do I apply for a market stall?

Please complete the application form and return to the address below:

The Markets Manager

Bridgend County Borough Council

Property Department

Glanogwr Offices

Glanogwr Road

BRIDGEND

CF31 3PF

Tel: 01656 642719

Fax: 01656 660137

E-mail property@bridgend.gov.uk

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us.

Market Layout

Please view the Market Floor Plan (pdf)

Stalls within the Market

STALL	NAME OF STALL	TYPE OF STALL
Stall 1	C Kendall & Daughters	Confectionary and tobacco
Stalls 2/3	Peter Woods & Sons	Butchers
Stall 4	PBC Electrical	Electrical repairs and supplies
Stall 5	Hair By Michael	Hairdressers
Stall 6	Phones Excellence	Mobile Phones & accessories
Stall 7	Under Offer
Stall 8	Under Offer
Stalls 9/25	The Market Bistro	Café & Takeaway Food
Stalls 10/11	The Teapot Café	Café
Stall 12	Little Lambs Boutique	E-mail little-lambs@hotmail.co.uk
Stall 13	Ferranti’s Mediterranean Healthy Foods	Mediterranean Healthy Foods & associated products
Stalls 14/15	Tudor Morris Surf & Turf	Butchers and fishmongers
Stall 16	Masfina Jewellery	Masfina Mexican Silver Jewellery
Stall 17	Jewellery Box	Clogau Gold & Swatch watch stockiest
Stall 18	The Snack Shack	Takeaway foods
Stall 19	The Deli on the Corner	Delicatessen
Stall 20	Salad Bar	Fresh salads, jacket potatoes, hot chicken wings…
Stall 21	Fruit Fayre	Fruit & Vegetables
Stall 22A	Nips & Tucks	Haberdashery & Tailor Alterations
Stall 22B	Sian Ann	Socks, hosiery, lingerie & nightwear
Stall 22C	Cookmate	Cookware/Cake making, homebrewing & decoration products
Stall 23	Daffodil Gifts Ltd	China & Gifts
Stall 24	Jayne’s Shoes	Footwear
Stall 26	Preddy’s Confectionary	Confectionary & Drinks
Stall 27	Vacant	Please contact 01656 642705 for details - View The Floor Plan
Stall 28	The Rug Stall	Household rugs
Stalls 29/30	Martin Nagle & Sons Ltd	Pet & Garden Supplies
Stall 31	Sandra’s Jewellers	Fancy goods, watch straps, greeting cards Soaps & Toiletries
Stall 32	Hellen Nails	Nail Bar
Stall 33	Brickwall Design Print & Media	Design, print and media, personalised clothing and gifts
Stall 34	Info Tech	Computer hardware & repair service www.info-techcomputers.co.uk
Stall 35	Vacant	Please contact 01656 642705 for details - View The Floor Plan
Stall 36	Nis & Tucks

Further Information & Features

Bridgend Market offers a comfortable and pleasant shopping environment following the installation of the air conditioning.

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