Barrow-in-Furness

Barrow Market

Barrow's Market Hall is looking ahead to a bright future - with the building at the heart of an
ambitious £17.5 million regeneration scheme. As one of the friendliest markets in Cumbria, Barrow has a great selection of traders and stallholders offering a wide range of products, excellent value for money and a friendly service for customers old and new.

The town's original covered market was built in 1864 for the Furness Railway Company. Buoyed by a reputation for quality, service, and value, it has stood the test of time for more than 150 years with the current building officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on June 10, 1971. Now, the market hall is at the centre of plans to reinvigorate the building and the public spaces that surround it to create a new destination that puts shopping and experiences at its heart.

The £17.5 million Levelling Up Fund scheme to reinvigorate the building and the public realm that surrounds it is well under way. The changes, along with other investment in the town centre which will increase footfall, are designed to draw more people into the town centre, bringing the community together to ensure it can continue to thrive for generations into the future.

The plans would see the frontage of the Market Hall and its neighbouring building - arts and
entertainment venue The Forum - to provide a bright, modern look that better reflects its
prominent location opposite the beautiful, Grade II-listed Barrow Town Hall. The Market Hall will be transformed into a high quality, diverse market that serves the community and increases footfall.

Public realm improvements on Duke Street and at the Portland walk entrance of Barrow Market Hall will help to make the town centre a more attractive place for people to spend time and visit. The improvements are essential to create a thriving, vibrant town centre that everyone can enjoy and take pride in.

There will also be a pocket park / outdoor events space, at The Market Square, opening the entrance up and creating a fantastic space for events/themed outdoor markets or just to spend time in.

Inside, plans include incorporating market stalls alongside an exciting new food court with
additional space for families and community activities. Work to transform the Market Hall is due to start soon, with traders due to be relocated to a fantastic, specially created temporary area attached to the main market building from the end of May 2024, retaining its reputation for excellent choice, value for money and great customer service in a refurbished, fantastic, modern space.

There is a great buzz about the temporary market as stallholders look forward to a wonderful new chapter in the market's long and illustrious history.

Barrow Market’s opening days are every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 9am until 5pm, a warm and friendly welcome awaits everyone who visits!