Bath Farmers' Market runs every Saturday from 9am to 1.30pm at Green Park Station, with everything sold directly by the producer and, by the market's own account, everything coming from within about 40 miles of Bath. It's free to browse, and it's just one of several markets that use the same station building through the week.
The Saturday farmers' market
Bath Farmers' Market has run at Green Park Station since 1997 and is often billed as the first farmers' market of its kind in the UK. Traders change week to week, but you can generally expect meat, fish, poultry and game, organic vegetables and herbs, cheese, savoury pies, cakes, roasted coffee, and a growing range of vegan and gluten-free stalls alongside handmade chocolates and local beer. Because everything is sold by the person who made or grew it, it's a good place to ask questions about how something was produced, which isn't really possible at a supermarket.
It runs 9am to 1.30pm every Saturday, with no entry charge, inside and around the old Green Park railway station building just off James Street West, a short walk from the city centre and the SouthGate shopping area.
Green Park Station's other markets
The farmers' market isn't the only thing happening at Green Park Station. The building hosts a rotating set of markets through the week, so it's worth checking what's on if you're planning a specific trip rather than just passing through.
| Market | When | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Bath Farmers' Market | Every Saturday, 9am-1.30pm | Local food and drink direct from producers |
| Green Park Station Saturday Market | Every Saturday, 9am-3pm | General independent stalls |
| Green Park Station Weekday Market | Monday to Friday, 9.30am-2pm (excl. bank holidays) | Smaller daily stalls |
| Green Park Station Friday Food Market | Every Friday, 11am-7pm | Street food and evening trade |
| Sunday Social | 1st Sunday of the month, 10am-6pm | Wider mix of stalls and food |
| Bath Contemporary Artists' Fair | 2nd Sunday of the month, 10am-5pm | Local artists selling work directly |
| Vintage and Antiques Market | 4th Sunday of the month, 8am-4pm | Vintage clothing, antiques and collectables |
Because several of these run on the same days in the same building, it's easy to time a Saturday visit to catch both the farmers' market and the general Saturday market at once, or a first-Sunday visit to combine the Sunday Social with whatever else is on that weekend.
Getting there
Green Park Station is on Green Park Road, a short walk south-west of the city centre and close to SouthGate. It's walkable from Bath Spa station in about 10 to 15 minutes, and there's public parking nearby if you're driving in, though the city centre's usual parking and Clean Air Zone rules apply, so check our honest guide to Bath parking before you head in by car.
How it compares to the Guildhall Market
Bath has two very different markets worth knowing about, and it's easy to conflate them if you haven't visited either. The Guildhall Market is a permanent, indoor market open most days of the week, home to fixed stalls selling everything from books to haberdashery to hot food. Green Park Station's farmers' market is a once-a-week outdoor and covered event focused specifically on fresh, local produce sold directly by the people who made it, alongside a changing weekday and weekend programme of other markets in the same building. If you want fresh food to cook with at home, the Saturday farmers' market is the better bet. If you want a browse through permanent independent shops any day of the week, the Guildhall Market is the one to visit.
What to bring
Bring cash as a backup, even though most stalls now take cards, since a handful of smaller traders are still card-free. A tote bag or basket helps if you're planning to buy more than you can comfortably carry, and if you're coming specifically for fresh produce, arriving closer to opening gives you the best choice before the more popular stalls sell out.
Frequently asked questions
What time does Bath Farmers' Market run?
Every Saturday, 9am to 1.30pm, at Green Park Station.
Is there an entry fee?
No, browsing the market is free. You only pay for what you buy.
Is Bath Farmers' Market the same as the Guildhall Market?
No. The Guildhall Market is a permanent indoor market open most days with fixed shops. Bath Farmers' Market is a weekly Saturday event at Green Park Station focused on producers selling directly.
Does Green Park Station have markets on other days too?
Yes. There's a weekday market Monday to Friday, a Friday food market, a general Saturday market alongside the farmers' market, and rotating Sunday markets including a monthly vintage and antiques fair and an artists' fair.
Can I pay by card?
Most stalls take card payments, but it's worth carrying some cash as a backup for smaller traders.
How far do the farmers' market producers travel?
The market's own guidance is that produce typically comes from within about 40 miles of Bath, though this can vary by trader and season.