Erdington Business Improvement District (BID) is spearheading the launch of a fresh community market in Birmingham’s Erdington High Street, with hopes it will become a beloved fixture in the city’s event calendar.
The inaugural Erdington Community Market is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, from 11am to 5pm. This pedestrian-friendly event outside Wilton Market will showcase a diverse range of local traders’ products, aiming to attract more visitors to the area and bolster surrounding businesses.
To encourage participation, the market organizers are offering up to ten free stall spaces to promising new traders and ‘local bright business sparks’ for the first three market events. This initiative complements a series of free workshops provided by business support group Good2Great, designed to help traders improve their skills and market presence.
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Adding extra expertise to the market’s launch is Kate Gittens, the acclaimed organizer behind Shrewsbury Market Hall—the winner of Britain’s Favourite Market awards in 2018, 2023, and 2024. Kate will provide guidance and practical advice to Erdington traders to ensure their stalls succeed.
In a bid to support those displaced by recent market closures in Birmingham, Erdington Community Market will also offer a limited number of free stalls to traders affected by the sudden shutdowns of Sutton Coldfield’s Market Village and Birmingham’s Oasis Indoor Market.
Erdington Town Centre Manager Ed King emphasized the significance of the project, stating, “Erdington has a rich heritage of markets and a thriving business community. Our new community markets will bring that history into the present, providing a unique shopping experience with special treasures you won’t find online. Plus, it will be a fun day out with children’s entertainment on High Street.”
Initial plans are to hold the market at least quarterly, with ambitions to move to monthly events on the last Saturday of each month as interest grows.
Local traders and anyone interested in securing a stall can reach out to Erdington BID at [email protected] for more information.