Thur 18th Aug
9.00am -
11.00am
11.00am
This market offers a click-and-collect service
Market Days
Every ThursdayClick and Collect also available
Contacts
Bob Taylor
Market Manager
t:01732 833976
m:07768 643614
email
David Porter
Treasurer
t:01732 832657
m:07940825428
email
Location
St Giles' Church
Stumble Hill
Shipbourne
TN11 9PF
Find us
St Giles's Church, Shipbourne is located on the A227 half way between Tonbridge and Ightham.
Parking
Parking is available on Upper Green Road, Shipbourne (opposite the Church and Chaser)
Part of the GREAT Inspirations CampaignThe Market Inside the Church
The Market Inside the ChurchFarmers Country Showdown
Farmers Country Showdown Stalls in the Church Approach
Stalls in the Church ApproachShipbourne
ShipbourneView from St Giles
View from St GilesStallholders
15 Food, 3 Home & Garden, 2 Craft
Our Market
In 1285, Edward I granted the village of Shipbourne permission to hold a weekly market. In May 2003 the Parochial Church Council re-inaugurated the market. In 2023 we shall celebrate our 20th Anniversary
Our objective is to provide a focus for the community and a retail outlet for small local producers. The Market is run entirely by volunteers. Any surplus made by the market is donated to Agricultural charities.
Our objective is to provide a focus for the community and a retail outlet for small local producers. The Market is run entirely by volunteers. Any surplus made by the market is donated to Agricultural charities.
We also operate a ‘CLICK and COLLECT' system whereby you can see stallholders' produce in detail, order items, pay for them and then just pick it up from the Stallholder at the Market. Click [Here].
To keep up to date as to what's available at the market sign up for our Market Newsletter. Click on 'REMINDERS' (displayed to the left of this screen).
To keep up to date as to what's available at the market sign up for our Market Newsletter. Click on 'REMINDERS' (displayed to the left of this screen).
Local News & Links
Market history
- 2020:- Winner of Kent Life Award for the 'Best Food and Drink Initiative during Lockdown'
- 2020:- featured in the Government's 'Great Inspirations' during Lockdown
- 2020:- Farm Retail Association 'Best Farmers Market'
- 2018,2016, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2005:- Best Farmers Market in Kent
- 2007:- finalist in BBC Radio 4' Food and Farming program
Shipbourne Farmers market was also featured in :-
- BBC Radio 4's Farming Today.'Shipbourne Farmers' Market pounds'
- The Financial Times as an example for preserving our Church heritage.
- BBC series 'Farmers Country Showdown' (January and June 2022).This illustrates the life and work of two of our stallholders and their journey to the market and gives an excellent picture of the market. Click here to see it
PLACES TO VISIT
Next door to the Church is the The Chaser Inn where you can have breakfast after your shopping or lunch or dinner !
Shipbourne is located very close to various National Trust sites such as:-
Ightham Mote (less than 3 miles away by car or 1.5 miles walk across the fields),
Knowle Park and House (a 5 mile drive)
Tonbridge Castle (4 mile drive away)
- 2020:- Winner of Kent Life Award for the 'Best Food and Drink Initiative during Lockdown'
- 2020:- featured in the Government's 'Great Inspirations' during Lockdown
- 2020:- Farm Retail Association 'Best Farmers Market'
- 2018,2016, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2005:- Best Farmers Market in Kent
- 2007:- finalist in BBC Radio 4' Food and Farming program
Shipbourne Farmers market was also featured in :-
- BBC Radio 4's Farming Today.'Shipbourne Farmers' Market pounds'
- The Financial Times as an example for preserving our Church heritage.
- BBC series 'Farmers Country Showdown' (January and June 2022).This illustrates the life and work of two of our stallholders and their journey to the market and gives an excellent picture of the market. Click here to see it
PLACES TO VISIT
Next door to the Church is the The Chaser Inn where you can have breakfast after your shopping or lunch or dinner !
Shipbourne is located very close to various National Trust sites such as:-
Ightham Mote (less than 3 miles away by car or 1.5 miles walk across the fields),
Knowle Park and House (a 5 mile drive)
Tonbridge Castle (4 mile drive away)
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