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Bury Market once again crowned ‘Britain’s Favourite Market’
The world-famous market sees millions of visitors each year
The famous Bury Market has been crowned as ‘Britain’s Favourite Market’ for the second time at the Great British Market Awards.
The winners of the prestigious awards were announced at an event in Birmingham last week, organised by The National Association of British market Authorities (NABMA).
30,000 members of the public voted in the nationwide survey, with the most popular markets being shortlisted and visited by a number of ‘mystery shoppers’. Then, they were finally narrowed down and selected by a panel of industry experts.
And, low and behold, Bury Market was handed its second title as the UK’s favourite market, following its victory in 2019.
Also claiming an award was Warrington Retail Market, which snatched the title of ‘Best Large Indoor Market’ in the UK.
Councillor Mick Barker, President of The NABMA, said: “After over 30,000 public votes were received online, it is heartening to see passion and enthusiasm for markets across the country.
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“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.”
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Councillor Charlotte Morris, cabinet member for culture and the economy, added: “We’re thrilled that Bury Market has won yet another national award, this one decided by the people who visit it, as we did in 2019.
“It’s a fitting reward for the traders, who make the market the wonderful place it is and ensure that our many thousands of visitors have a great day out and pick up bargains galore.
“Bury Market is truly the town’s ‘jewel in the crown’, and this latest award shows just how popular the market is with people across the length and breadth of the country.”
Bury Market first opened for business in the 1440s, and today boasts 370 stalls across three sites; the Market Hall, Outdoor Market, and the Fish and Meat Hall. Millions of visitors travel to Bury to experience the market each year.