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Trading on a Market

East Lindsey District Council Markets

Markets operated by East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) are held in Louth, Horncastle and Spilsby.

Our Markets are recognised tourist attractions in their own right; with market traders offering a diverse and attractive range of goods, services and fresh local produce such as fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, meat, cheese, plants and flowers, toys, gadgets, fabrics, sweets, cakes, cards, household goods and clothing.  There's also an opportunity to have a drink and a tasty snack from one of the outdoor catering vendors.

Throughout the year, East Lindsey District Council hosts additional special markets alongside its regular markets working alongside our Events Team.

To keep up to date with all our offers, news and the general promotion of all our markets, please follow us on Facebook at @EastLindseyMarkets.

Market locations & fees

  • Louth - Wednesday, Friday & Saturdays
    Regular trader - £15.00
    Casual trader - £18.00
  • Horncastle - Thursdays & Saturday
    Regular trader - £15.00
    Casual trader - £18.00
  • Spilsby - Mondays
    Regular trader - £7.50
    Casual trader - £9.00

Market times - 9am - 4pm

Pitch size - 3m x 3m

Stalls are provided free of charge at Louth and Horncastle and Gazebos are provided free of charge at Spilsby, all subject to availability.

Please email Markets@E-Lindsey.gov.uk for all enquiries.

Charity pitches

Charities and local organisations can stand on any East Lindsey Market for free, once every 3 months. Subject to availability, a gazebo/stall may be provided for free. This can be used to sell products to raise money for the charity; or to raise awareness.

To apply for a charity stall, please complete the Market Application Form (PDF, 111 KB).

Booking a Market Stall
It has never been easier to start trading on our markets in busy town centre locations in Louth, Horncastle and Spilsby.
Market Days
We operate markets each week in Louth, Horncastle and Spilsby.
Specialist Markets
Throughout the year many different events take place on East Lindsey Markets.
Farmers' Markets
Our Farmers' Markets take place at Louth and Horncastle monthly throughout the year. They take place on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Louth and the 2nd Thursday of the month at Horncastle.
Christmas Markets
Please see details below for this year's Christmas markets
Teenage Markets 2025
The Teenage Market is coming to East Lindsey on a number of dates in 2025, giving young traders and performers a chance to showcase their creative products and talents for free.
New Trader Offers
Throughout the year the District Council run a number of incentives to encourage new traders to give markets a go.
Love Your Local Market 2025
Show some love! East Lindsey District Council's markets are joining over 700 markets across the country taking part in Love Your Local Market, a national campaign led by the National Association of British Market Authorities celebrating the important role markets play within local communities.