Bonny Street market to close for good this weekend

Tuesday, 1 November 2022 at 12:49

Bonny Street market will close for the final time on Sunday after 36 years.

The market shuts for the last time on November 6, as the site is undergoing a major re-development as part of the Blackpool Central leisure complex.

They had been given a reprieve of one extra season, but council bosses confirmed the lease would be terminated at the end of November ahead of work commencing.

Matt Hughes, founder of the Market, said in a statement: ‘’It is with great regret and a heavy heart that the market I opened in 1986, Bonny Street Market, will close its shutters for the last time on November 6th after thirty-seven seasons.

‘’On behalf of myself and all our traders, I would like to give you all our heartfelt thanks for your continued support throughout that time.

‘’Some of my traders have been with me from the start of our journey and most have been with me for over twenty years and I know many have made lasting friends with our many customers who visit us regularly from all parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.

‘’While we all understand that nothing lasts forever and investment in our town is to be commended, it is a great shame that something as popular as our market, with thirty-seven years of goodwill, will be lost in the name of progress.

‘’Once again my sincere thanks to you all and thanks for all the good times.’’