Sell at a Horsham District market
We've made it easier than ever to try running a market stall in Horsham District.
Why sell at a market
Selling at one of Horsham District's markets is an opportunity to:
- Reach new customers, especially if your current business is online-only
- Get direct feedback on your offering
- Show potential customers you are a local business
- Access free skills development workshops
- Benefit from support for young and start up market traders
- Network with and learn from existing traders
- Compare the return and the overheads of online vs stall-based sales
New market entrepreneurs campaign
Each participating market operator in Horsham District has been empowered to offer a range of benefits and incentives for new and young market entrepreneurs.
The participating markets are:
- Horsham (Carfax Local, West Street Entrepreneurs Markets, Horsham Vegan Market)
- Billingshurst Artisan Market
- Henfield Artisan Market
- Steyning Farmers Market
At participating markets, new stall holders can access:
- Promotional deals for new traders, unique to each participating market
- Opportunities for under 30s
- Free skills and knowledge development
as part of our work to support the District's markets.
Opportunities for under 30s
Thanks to the NMTF (National Market Traders Federation) the following offers are available to traders aged 16-30:
- Free Market Stall Public Liability Insurance (PLI) for up to six market stall bookings, included in a Taster Membership of NMTF
- Cashless payment deals:
- Option 1 – SoftPOS. Allows users to take payments via their android mobile phone using an app. No set-up fees or monthly fees. 1.6% +1p per transaction. You can have multiple accounts and as many phones using it as you like.
- Option 2 – PAY as you go card terminal A920 Pro. £250 set up fee, no monthly charges. 1% credit cards, 0.5% debit cards, allows you to take payment over the phone and face to face.
- Option 3 – regular terminal packages (A920 pro). £17.99+VAT per month or £550+VAT for a full purchase (this can be split into 3 instalments) – 0.35% debit cards, 0.7% credit cards
Apply for a market stall
To apply for a market stall, you'll need to contact the market operator.
When you get in touch, check with your chosen market location’s operator for their exact package available for new, regular, and occasional traders.
Resources for market traders
We have gathered useful links and resources to help you as a new or existing market trader to make the most of what's on offer.
All listings are displayed in good faith to assist businesses in their own research and development. HDC holds no liability for any product or service supplier listed.
All traders
HDC Business Training Programme
- Look for the Market specific workshops in addition to accessing any of the generic business skills development content.
- Free
- Join and register for Market specific networking and online skills and knowledge development materials.
- Membership organisation for all Market Entrepreneurs/Traders.
- Run the NMTF national young trader of the year competition.
- Membership includes Public Liability Insurance (PLI) of £10M, free advice and access to many resources.
- Annual Memberships by subscription.
- Prime channel for news, information and business support across Horsham District.
- Its Facebook page has over 40k followers.
- Join the local food and drink campaign where Sussex food shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants are being encouraged to stock more locally sourced produce.
Regular traders
- A good downloadable guide aimed at more mature people who want to make a living from market trading.
New and occasional traders
- This is where we signpost resources for all types of start-up business advice and knowledge.
- Downloadable comprehensive guide to starting market trading.
- Information on the Government’s start up loans scheme.