Lichfield Markets

Lichfield Markets Lichfield's Market Square has been central to city life and historical events for almost a thousand years. "Woe to the Bloody City of Lichfield".

It has been the site of gruesome executions, happy celebrations and has been a key trading area of our historic city. The market began in 1153 when King Stephen granted the first Markets charter. In the 1550's, during the reign of 'bloody' Queen Mary, Thomas Hayward, John Goreway and Joyce Lewis were burnt at the stake on the Square. Then in 1612 Edward Wightman was convicted of heresy and burnt a

t the stake at the same location - the last person so to die in England. In 1651 George Fox, the Quaker, famously stood barefoot on the Market Square and denounced the city. The Market Square is overlooked by the house where Dr Johnson was born in 1709. Dr Johnson was the writer of the first authoritative English Dictionary and his house is now a public museum. Today the square is owned by Lichfield City Council and continues to be central to key events in the city. The thriving markets offer a wide range of quality merchandise and fresh produce from established traders. In February you can see the Mayor and the Sherriff take the first ride of the Shrovetide Fair. Each September the square plays host to a celebration of Samuel Johnson's birthday and every winter it is the central location of the Christmas lights switch-on festivities.

24/06/2026

Morning everyone just to let you all know Jake and the team on F&V and Poppies are not on the Market Square today

Stay safe in this heat

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Enistine Macrae, John Trubby, Ang Shaffi, Shelley Coggins...
24/06/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Enistine Macrae, John Trubby, Ang Shaffi, Shelley Coggins, Hannah Jones

It going to be a lovey warm sunny day on Lichfield Tuesday Market,So, make sure you get that sun cream on and stay hydra...
23/06/2026

It going to be a lovey warm sunny day on Lichfield Tuesday Market,
So, make sure you get that sun cream on and stay hydrated as it going to get Hot
Due to this hot weather some traders have decided not to stand
So, on the market we have Greeting Cards, Memorabilia, Fashion, Fruit & Vegetables, Printer Ink, Records, Interior Design, Fresh Meat, Books

Thank you for supporting Lichfield market

22/06/2026
Mr Whippy is on the Market Square today to keep you cool and refreshed so pop along for an ice cream
22/06/2026

Mr Whippy is on the Market Square today to keep you cool and refreshed so pop along for an ice cream

Lichfield Tuesday General Market tomorrow and looking hot hot hot so remember to keep hydrated and dont spend too long i...
22/06/2026

Lichfield Tuesday General Market tomorrow and looking hot hot hot so remember to keep hydrated and dont spend too long in the sun so keep under the Market Trader stall coverings whilst shopping ! Loads on offer from your local traders so come along and have a look

We appreciate your Custom and Support of Lichfield Markets

https://market.lichfield.gov.uk/

Wow a MASSIVE thank you to all Lichfield Markets followers , we just hit 6500 Thank you all for taking the time.We value...
20/06/2026

Wow a MASSIVE thank you to all Lichfield Markets followers , we just hit 6500
Thank you all for taking the time.
We value your custom and support

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Market Street
Lichfield
WS136LH

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441543309855

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