Folkestone Marketplace
Comprised of 35 fisherman style huts, our Marketplace is an ever-changing hub of small scale commerce. All independents, the colourful array of businesses and individuals that give the Marketplace its character range from jewellers and delis to vintage fashion and handmade homewares.
Open at weekends and bank holidays throughout the warmer months (March - October) our Marketplace makes a grand return every year for the Festive Marketplace; our focus of activity during the winter months.
The Marketplace is Folkestone Harbours retail hub with a twist. 35 fisherman style, bespoke huts come together to form a thriving hub of creativity, offering everything from original artworks and vintage clothing to snap wax style candles and English wines.
We’re always on the look-out for makers, producers, designers, suppliers and anyone who wants to bring something unique to Folkestone Marketplace.
Folkestone Marketplace is your opportunity to support a variety of local businesses in one quick visit. Home furnishings and jewellery, sweet treats and ceramics and so much more is all available, with businesses popping up month to month or right through the summer. There always sure to be something to delight.
“A WHOLLY UNIQUE SEASIDE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE”
We’re delighted to confirm that the Folkestone Festive Marketplace, Folkestone Harbour’s Christmassy Oasis of independent market stalls, festive films, snow blizzards, live music, carol services, delicious food & drink, and a very special Grotto, is set to return in 2025.
We’re building on the success of the past three years and bringing in much more. More decorations, more free films, more entertainment. Plus, with more indoor dining options available than ever before, there really nowhere else you’ll need to go to get that Festive feeling in the build up to the big day.