Surrey Street Market

You can apply to have a market stall at the historic Surrey Street Market in Croydon, one of the oldest markets in Britain, trading 7 days a week.

You can also apply for other Croydon markets.

Before you submit an application

Before submitting an application, you're advised to contact the Market Inspector first. They can arrange for you to visit the market and can discuss your application with you. This could save you time and money.

Apply for a pitch

Please complete an application form, and return it with one current passport-size photographs of the applicant.

Apply for a pitch at Surrey Street Market (Word, 59KB)

Surrey Street Market fees and licences

The standard weekly charge for Surrey Street Market is £95 for a 3 metres by 3 metres stall. It must be paid at least 1 week in advance.  

Charges can be paid weekly or monthly, by standing order via your bank, or in cash to paypoint.

A casual licence costs £10 a day for the first 4 days, then costs £20 a day.  

Deposits for permanent licences

A deposit of 6 weeks is required for a permanent licence. Your deposit is returnable once you no longer trade at the market.

This cost is additional to your weekly stall charges.

Food businesses at the Sunday market

If you are applying to run a food business at the Sunday market, you need to register your food business first.

To register, please complete an application form and keep a copy for your records.

Register your food business at the Sunday Market (Word, 76KB)

Contact the Food and Safety team

Email: food.safety@croydon.gov.uk

Telephone: 020 8760 5436

Food and Safety team
Croydon Council
Bernard Weatherill House
10th Floor, Zone B
8 Mint Walk
Croydon
CR0 1EA