Enfield Market as we know it today was established in 1618 by a Royal Charter granted by James 1 for the benefit of the poor in the Ancient Parish of Enfield. The charter rights relate to the Saturday Market, but the history of Enfield Market dates back even further than this - 3 centuries further!

In 1303 the right to hold a market on Mondays was granted by King Edward 1 to Humphrey de Bohun, Lord of the Manor of Enfield, and his wife, the Countess of Holland. Further information on this part of the Market's history and its 700 years of trading can be found here. History came full circle with the re-introduction of a Monday Market in January 2002, which is now a firm favourite with Monday shoppers. The charity celebrated the 700th anniversary of trading in Enfield Market on 15th October 2003, when the Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh unveiled a commemorative plaque. Pictures and information can be found on this memorable day at The Queens visit pages here and here.

The Saturday Market, now nearly 400 years old, and those on Thursdays and Fridays, are a major attraction in the heart of Enfield Town Shopping Centre. At Christmas the Market operates all week. The Market and Market Place continue to be run by the charity and it is believed to be the only Charter Market run by a charity in the whole of the country. The Market caters for both long term and casual traders. Each day there are up to 95 stalls selling a variety of goods including fruit, vegetables, meat, clothing, household goods, linen, plants and flowers, watches and clocks, jewellery, bric-a-brac, haberdashery, soap, bags and luggage, books, tapes, CDs, sportswear etc.

Interested in becoming a stall holder?

Contact us on 020 8367 8941 or e-mail: enquiries@toect.org.uk