Stokesley Farmers’ Market

Find our fabulous artisan market on the first Saturday of every month, from 9am to around 2pm (or sell out!)

More than 30 local producers bring their best: meat, fish, cheese, breads, preserves, plants, baked goods — each stall has a story, each product tied to local land and local hands. Come along and meet the maker, ask questions about your produce, take a moment to chat about farming life, or learn a recipe tip!

Our Stokesley Farmers’ Market has a relatively recent history, beginning back in 2003, but it’s grown steadily ever since. What started as a small gathering of passionate local producers has become a thriving monthly event. Now we’re proudly home to over 30 stalls filled with incredible local food and craft. Every market day, we’re proud to see the square buzzing with visitors.

Stokesley Market is run as part of Northern Dales Farmers’ Markets, a not-for-profit social enterprise that exists to support local producers and communities. Everything sold here is genuinely local — each item is grown, reared or handmade within 50 miles of Stokesley. That means you’re buying directly from the people who made it, helping to keep food miles low and our rural economy strong.

Our stallholders have won Great Taste Awards, British Pie Awards, Royal Horticultural Society Awards and Game Awards to name just a few.

Local producers’ markets like ours help the environment by reducing food miles – the food and drink on sale hasn’t travelled miles across the country to get here. Everything on our markets is grown, reared or produced locally, and when you shop with a local business you are helping the local economy.

All our food and drink producers have a minimum 4 Star Hygiene Rating and each one is registered with their relevant local authority

Visitors can expect to see our local traders with outstanding range of goods including fresh bread, cakes, biscuits and puddings, cereals, dairy produce and free-range eggs, fish, meats, poultry and game, pies and pasties, preserves, jams, honey, chutneys, fudge, seasonal vegetables, fruit, plants and herbs. Every month brings something new to discover and enjoy.

Recognised as one of the most successful and popular farmers’ markets in the region, Stokesley’s reputation was firmly cemented when we won the FARMA National Farmers’ Market of the Year Award in 2014. At the award ceremony, judge Gareth Jones described it as “a jewel of a farmers’ market — brimming with local food and bursting with energy. It’s clear why it is so loved.”

Judging of the competition, run by the National Farmers’ Retail and Markets Association (Farma) and involved sending mystery shoppers to the markets.

We were awarded points on a range of criteria, including layout, quality of produce, value for money and traders’ knowledge. All entrants into the competition had to be FARMA certified, which means that all producers must have come from within 100 miles of the market.

Quoted in the Darlington & Stockton Times then Market Manager Nigel Davison commented:

“I didn’t think that I’d be able to get up out of my chair, I was so shocked. All I remember saying in my speech was that we have now put the north-east of Yorkshire firmly on the map.”

We have special seasonal markets also take place each year around Christmas, offering even more opportunities to celebrate local food and craftsmanship, and to shop local during the festive period!

Visit our dates page to stay up to date with when special edition markets are on

Getting Here & Parking

During your visit, explore Stokesley’s charming shops and cafés and take a riverside walk along the Leven & feed the ducks

Stokesley is a picturesque Georgian market town sitting at the foot of the North York Moors National Park, about 10 miles south of Middlesbrough and 12 miles from Northallerton. It’s easily reached by car via the A172 or A173, and there are regular bus services connecting Stokesley to nearby towns and villages.

Parking is plentiful and close to the market:

Showfield Car Park (TS9 5AX) – a large pay-and-display just a few minutes’ walk away
High Street Parking – free but limited spaces near the square (watch for time restrictions – free disc parking in operation)
College Square Car Park – another good option within a short stroll

There’s also level access throughout the market area, making it wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Dogs are welcome too — we just ask that they’re kept on a lead

Make a Day of It

If you’re visiting from outside the area, why not turn your market trip into a full day out? Stokesley is packed with independent shops, cosy cafés, tearooms and pubs — perfect for a relaxed lunch or afternoon coffee.

After the market, take a stroll along the River Leven, or follow one of the nearby walking routes leading towards the beautiful North York Moors. The town often hosts local events, fairs and seasonal celebrations, so there’s usually something extra happening to enjoy.

If you’re staying a little longer, Stokesley makes a great base for exploring the region — you’re just a short drive from Great Ayton, Roseberry Topping, Osmotherley, and some of the most stunning countryside in Yorkshire.

Find Out More

For up-to-date information about our stallholders, event dates and other market locations follow us on Facebook for the latest news, photos and announcements.

We’d love you to come along, meet our traders, and experience what makes Stokesley Farmers’ Market such a special part of our local community. Whether you’re from down the road or miles away, you’ll always get a warm welcome here.