A local guide to farmer’s markets in West Sussex
Farmer’s markets are one of the best places to buy genuine local produce and offer a great opportunity to connect directly with those who make and produce your food. Ideal for ethical shoppers wanting to keep those food miles low, a visit to one of our markets gives a real flavour of the area.
Sunny West Sussex is proud of its farming heritage. The markets are operated by people who can tell you all about the products on sale and exactly where they came from. Often, those doing the selling also grew the crops, reared the livestock, or made the products on display.
Farmer’s markets allow us to buy local, seasonal, and organic, sustainably produced fresh produce, and are a showcase for food and drink products across the county. Browse from our great markets across the county below and come along for a rewarding visit.
Location: Arundel High Street
Date: Third Saturday of each month
Time: 09:00 – 13:00
Celebrate the best of Arundel and discover local growers, bakers, farmers and many more at this famous artisan market. With a wide range of stallholders, visit the website to see what’s on offer.
Location: North and East Street, Chichester
Date: First and third Friday of each month
Time: 9:00 – 14:00
Chichester District’s first farmers’ market was held in 1998 and it has been held frequently each year. What makes Chichester so unique is all stallholders are required to grow, rear, bake, or preserve all of the produce, and must be based within 50 miles of Chichester.
Location: Rose & Crown car park, Cuckfield
Date: Second Saturday of each month
Time: 9:00 – 13:00
Offering a plethora of local goodies, treat yourself to some of Cuckfield’s delicious local cheeses, fish, organic vegetables, jams and so on. Top it off by taking home some flowers or potted plants for a real farmer’s market experience.
Location: Felpham Memorial Village Hall
Date: Second Saturday of each month
Time: 9:30 – 12:30
The Felpham farmer’s market is built by the community, for the community, and welcomes everyone to come and browse the stalls of local farmers and producers. Why not try Chanctonbury Game, offering venison, partridge, pheasant and more.
Location: Carfax, Horsham
Date: Thursdays and Saturdays
Time: 9:00 – 17:00
This weekly market hosts a range of food and drink stalls with live music, as well as some of the best takeaway street food in the region. With a click and collect service and a home delivery option, you are guaranteed to receive your favourite local produce with one click of a button.
Location: Petworth Town Council
Date: Fourth Saturday of each month
Time: 9:00 – 13:00
Petworth Town Council farmers’ market is the perfect opportunity to support local farmers and locally sourced produce. All food and plants come from within a 40 miles radius, and there are craft stalls on offer in Leconfield Hall.
Location: Pulborough Village Hall
Date: One Saturday a month (check the website for details)
Time: 9:00 – 12:00
Pulborough has a well-established market which has been running for 22 years. With a selection of local produce on offer and a market café serving hot and cold meals, and a full English breakfast for £5, what isn’t there to like?
Location: East Street, Shoreham
Date: Fourth Saturday of each month
Time: 9:30 – 13:00
Visit the fastest growing artisan market in the region with up to 50 different traders, nestled in the centre of Shoreham. There are plenty of things to do in the surrounding area for the perfect day out. Stroll the harbour whilst enjoying a brownie from your favourite stall.
Location: Steyning High Street car park
Date: First Saturday of each month
Time: 9:00 – 13:00
With over 30 stalls offering a wide range of local produce, the Steyning market is a great way to shop from your local makers. Also, here you’ll find stalls selling plants and coffee, plus local breweries, vineyards and distillers.
Location: Wisborough Green Village Hall
Date: Saturdays (check the website for details)
Time: 10:00 – 14:00
The Wisborough Green market is a great social occasion where the longstanding committee regularly put on themed markets, giving visitors the opportunity to buy seasonal produce for multiple occasions and holidays throughout the year. Visit the website to find out this month’s theme.
