We promote all our stall vacancies on this page, Instagram and Facebook.
We currently have two indoor vacancies, detailed below. We also welcome applications from prospective traders for our Broadmead Market, Indies Market, and Street Food Market.
Additionally, we are exploring ways to establish new trading spaces in and around St. Nicholas Market. We encourage inquiries from street food traders, especially those with a food trailer or truck, who are interested in pop-up opportunities.
We have an ongoing pop-up for food and drinks traders in the Glass Arcade and opportunities around the site for those with a food trailer or truck. See our pop-up spaces page to find out more or get in touch.
If you would like to discuss these opportunities or arrange a site visit, contact us:
- Call 0117 922 4014
- Email markets@bristol.gov.uk
Vacancy: FoodSource CV101, Covered Market
St Nicholas Markets presents a unique opportunity within FoodSource BS1.
It allows you to become part of a rich tradition and vibrant community. We are now welcoming interested parties to submit their applications.
We are looking to attract local food enterprises to complement our existing mix of businesses.
We would particularly welcome applications from interested parties offering a sit-down food offer (hot or cold, but without need for full cooking facilities), dry store goods, hard to find ingredients and cooking equipment.
This large trading space is approximately 22 square meters in size with plenty of room for seating or shop displays.
pdf Application guidance and further information for stall CV101(684 KB) .
Read our pdf balance of trade policy(129 KB) .
Cost
The annual licence fee for 2025/26 being £11,746.20 (approximately £978.85 per month) excluding electricity supply (licence fees are subject to annual inflationary increases and periodic review).
There is an ongoing consultation around license fees, full details of which can be provided for applicants shortlisted for interview.
How to apply
To apply for the stall, fill in and return the pdf application form(232 KB) .
- by email: markets@bristol.gov.uk
- by post: Markets Office, The Exchange, Corn Street, Bristol, BS1 1JQ
- in person: Market Office, in St Nicholas Market's Glass Arcade (opposite ‘Crafty Beans')
Example of our
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current license agreement for Corn Street 1A(375 KB)
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Vacancy: Stall CV51-54, Covered Market
St Nicholas Markets presents a unique opportunity within Bristol's prestigious and historical Covered Market. It allows you to become part of a rich tradition and vibrant community. We are now welcoming interested parties to submit their applications.
We are accepting applications for the sale of products and services but would particularly welcome interest from parties offering something highly original.
The stall has an approximate floor space of 32.5 square meters.
pdf Application guidance and further information(708 KB) for stall CV51-54.
Read our pdf balance of trade policy(129 KB) .
Trading will be licenced on a six-day week basis, Monday to Saturday and must be open for business from 9.30am to 5pm daily. This is subject to periodic review and changes.
Occasional Sunday and evening trading may be required throughout the year, especially during the summer and Christmas periods.
Cost
The annual licence fee is currently £8,557.30, approximately £713.11 per month. Licence fees are subject to annual inflationary increases and periodic review.
Electricity supply is by way of an independently metered supply, and the resident trader is free to establish a contract with a supplier of their choosing.
Licence Fee Consultation
There is an ongoing consultation around license fees, full details of which can be provided for applicants shortlisted for interview. The outcome of this consultation is currently undecided.
How to apply
Please ensure you send your application by Wednesday 25 June 2025. We may end the submission period early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
To apply for the stall, fill in and return the pdf application form.(232 KB)
- by email: markets@bristol.gov.uk
- by post: Markets Office, The Exchange, Corn Street, Bristol, BS1 1JQ
- in person: Market Office, in St Nicholas Market's Glass Arcade (opposite ‘Crafty Beans')
Example of pdf our current license agreement(377 KB) .
Waiting list
If you're interested in applying for a stall but are not yet ready, you can join our indoor markets waiting list.