Welcome To Faversham Market

Mentioned in the Domesday book and located in the heart of Faversham’s historic town centre, with its stilted Guildhall, town pump and medieval buildings as a backdrop, we are very proud of our market and its status as the oldest market in Kent.

Faversham’s Charter Market runs on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays every week, selling a range of local produce, household items, plants, collectibles and other interesting bits and pieces. We also have two monthly markets – Best of Faversham Arts, Crafts and Food Market, held on the first and third Saturday of the month, and Faversham Antiques and Vintage Market held on the first Sunday of every month.

Markets take place in the Market Place and Court Street

Click here for details of where to park in Faversham.

Visit Faversham Town Centre

Faversham is a charming market town surrounded by Kent’s beautiful countryside and located by the marshes of Faversham Creek.  Famous for its picturesque buildings and historic Market Place, Faversham town centre is a lovely place to visit, where everything is on your doorstep.

To find out more about Favesham’s shopping, food & drink, history, town centre attractions and events, take a look at our news page here.

Next Triple Market Weekend – 4th & 5th July

The first weekend of the month is the perfect time to Faversham.  Visitors will be treated to a  double-market on Saturday with both our traditional Charter Market as well as our artisan Best of Faversham Market trading in the Market Place.

On Sunday, Faversham Antiques Market comes to town and the Market Place and Court Street will be packed with traders selling antiques, decorative items, collectibles and lots of other lovely stuff for your home.

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Faversham Market Calendar 2025-2026

There’s so much happening at Faversham Markets, it can be hard to keep a track of what’s taking place and when.

To make life easy for you, we’ve created a handy calendar so you won’t ever miss another event or market.

Click here for a month by month breakdown of markets and events for the rest of 2025 as well as a calendar for the whole of 2026.

 

Faversham Charter Market

Tuesday, Friday & Saturday

The market varies during the three days with a variety of stalls offering household essentials, clothes, trinkets, fresh plants and flowers, fruit and vegetables, with many local food producers in evidence, particularly on Saturdays.

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Best of Faversham Market

First & third Saturday of the month

Faversham is renowned for the range and quality of its food and drink products and boasts a growing industry of locally made arts and crafts. Now you can enjoy a selection of them all in one place at the Best of Faversham Market. Come and discover traditional, local shopping at its best.

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Faversham Antiques Market

First Sunday of the month

Faversham is becoming renowned as a centre for antiques and vintage. Faversham Antiques & Decorative Market is held in Market Place and Court Street. It takes place on the first Sunday of every month, except September when the Hop Festival is on.

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Faversham Town Centre Events

Faversham Garden Market

Faversham Garden Market

Date: 28th June 2026, 10am - 4pm

As part of Faversham Open Gardens, there will be a garden market in Faversham Market Place, selling a beautiiful selection of plants, crafts and gardenalia.

Organised by Faversham Open Gardens.

Contact: favershamopengardens@gmail.com

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Faversham PIrate Festival

Faversham PIrate Festival

Date: 5th July 2026, 10am - 4pm

Enjoy a day of pirate fun, nautical displays, children's entertainment, sea shanties, local fresh fish and more.

Cannons will be fired at 11.30am and 2.30pm.

Taking place on Town Quay and Front Brents.

Organised by Faversham Town Council.

Contact: tourism@favershamtowncouncil.gov.uk

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Faversham Safari

Faversham Safari

Date: 2nd August, 9am - 6pm

The whole of Faversham will be buzzing with Faversham Safari stalls, as there will be hundreds of table top and garage sales taking place around Faversham.

The event coincides with Faversham Antiques Market in the Market Place - and is THE BEST TIME OF THE YEAR to come to Faversham and snap up useful, beautiful bargains for you and your home.

It's a fabulous way to explore the beautiful town of Faversham too.

Contact: faversham_safari@hotmail.com

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Faversham Hop Festival

Faversham Hop Festival

Date: 5th-6th September

Two days packed with live music, street food, family entertainment, funfair rides, parades and morris dancing.

Taking place throughout the town centre, Faversham Hop Festival is a very popular free event celebrating the region's hop-growing history.

Contact: hello@favershamhopfestival.org

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Scarecrow Trail

Scarecrow Trail

Date: 19th - 20th September

Local residents and businesses will be getting creative and displaying some fabulous scarecrows for visitors to enjoy.

Follow the Scarecrow Trail round the streets of Faversham and vote for your favourite scarecrow.

Great fun for all the family.

Organised by Faversham Town Council.

Contact: claire.elliott@favershamtowncouncil.gov.uk

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Medieval and Tudor Festival

Medieval and Tudor Festival

Date: 27th September, 10am - 3pm

Step back into Medieval and Tudor times in historic Faversham for a full day of historical reenactments, immersive history and family entertainment. Bringing the sights, sounds, and stories of the past vividly to life.

Taking place on Town Quay and Front Brents.

Organised by Faversham Town Council.

Contact: claire.elliott@favershamtowncouncil.gov.uk

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