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Hatfield Farmers and Craft Market

Awarded title "Best Farmers Market in East Anglia" by National Farmers Union.

This market is held on the first Saturday of each month (but not January). It opens at 9.00am; it usually closes around 3.30pm, but it may be earlier if stalls sell out quickly. On average over 55 produces attend (seasonal variation).

It is in White Lion Square in Hatfield Town Centre, opposite Simmons the Bakers. The stalls have covers with two wide green bands and a centre wide white strip. The stalls have a Farmers market sign showing contract details and place of production.

This is a separate market from the general market which mostly has red and white covers

Local producers sell direct to consumers, thereby reducing the distance the food travells. Shoppers can ask questions about the production methods used. No genetically modified organisms are knowingly included in the products sold. No brought in produce is allowed.

On sale:
Fruit, watercress, mushrooms and vegetables in season;
meat(lamb, beef, chicken, game, pork, ostrich, buffalo);
fish (fresh and smoked);
apple juice;
eggs; butter; milk; cheese;
marangues;
curry sauces;
snails;
beer & wine;
bread (organic);
organic flour and organic fruit and vegetables;
pies, pickles, jams, cakes and bakery products.
Craft items and plants are also available.

Refreshments: Hogroast, ostrich burgers, ice-cream, crepes.

Free parking is available in Hatfield Town Centre car parks,

Affiliated organisations: Welwyn Hatfield Council

Accessibility: Flat access at the side and rear of the market area.

Requests for information, please phone 01707 357377.