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
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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.
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 other lots of lovely stuff for your home.
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These gorgeous canvas tote bags feature our lovely antiques market illustration, by local artist Jemma McCardle. The bags have a gusset and are large and sturdy – so there’s plenty of room for all your shopping.
This is a small print run to get things started, so grab them while you can! They’re a lovely idea for a gift. They cost £12 and are available from the Visitor Information Centre, located at 12 Market Place, open seven days a week. You can also pick one up from East Street Deli in East Street.
Limited edition aluminium flasks featuring our wonderful market illustration. We’ve only produced 50 of these little beauties, so they won’t be around long! You can buy them from Creek Creative’s Gallery Shop at 1 Abbey Street, open Tuesday to Sunday, priced at £15.
This is the perfect gift for someone who loves Faversham.
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.
More Market InfoFirst & 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.
More Market InfoFirst Sunday of the month
Faversham is becoming renowned for 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.
More Market InfoDate: 13th July, 10am - 6pm
Enjoy a day of pirate fun, nautical displays, children's entertainment, sea shanties, local fresh fish and much 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: claire.elliott@favershamtowncouncil.gov.uk
View Event InfoDate: 3rd August, 9am - 6pm
A fabulous opportunity to explore Faversham and pick up some bargains - all in aid of Faversham Creek Trust.
There will be hundres of table top and garage sales outside properties around Faversham.
The Safari coincides with our Antiques Market, making it a lovely busy day to visit Faversham.
Contact: faversham_safari@hotmail.com
View Event InfoDate: 30th - 31st August
An extremely popular weekend celebrating Faversham's hop-growing history.
There will be a packed programme of live music, street food, family entertainment, funfair rides, parades and morris dancing.
You'll also find plenty of Faversham Market's stalls trading across both days.
This event is free to attend. The weekend gets very busy, so it's worth considering the park and ride service from the Abbey School were camping is also available.
Contact: hello@favershamhopfestival.org
View Event InfoDate: 13-14th December 2025
Two days of Faversham market festiveness, featuring your favourite stallholders from across all three Faversham Markets.
The perfect place to pick up a unique Christmas gift, festive produce or Christmas cards and accessories.
For that seasonal feeling, there will be Christmas carols, festive music and a visit from the Happy Endings donkeys.
More details to follow.
Contact: info@favershammarket.org
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