Bury Market revealed as Britain's favourite

Bury Market has been revealed as Britain's Favourite Market for 2022.

30,000 members of the public cast their votes at the Great British Market Awards.

The winner is chosen from a shortlist who are then visited by mystery shoppers and finally selected by a panel of industry experts.

Councillor Mick Barker, President of NABMA (The National Association of British Market Authorities), said:

“After over 30,000 public votes were received online, it is heartening to see passion and enthusiasm for markets across the country.

“Year on year this competition demonstrates the value and pride that towns and cities place in their local market and the innovation and diversity that applies in modern market management.

“Congratulations to Bury Market.”

Warrington Retail Market was also voted the Best Large Indoor Market.

“This award goes to an already award-winning and much acclaimed market. It is a new market that has demonstrated to the industry innovation in both design and operating. It functions around a quality food and drink offer which is supported by other ancillary traders offering great quality, professionalism and variety.

“This is very much a market of the future but provides a successful balance between modern and traditional retail. In addition, the integration and use of the adjoining market square has created a regeneration opportunity with the market as a focus supporting the revival of the town centre.

“The judging panel consider this to be a beacon of good practise and modern market management, alongside being a great ambassador for markets present and future.”