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<\/p>\nWaterside Upmarket has been named the best large outdoor market in the country<\/p>\n
Waterside Upmarket in Stratford-upon-Avon<\/p>\n
A Warwickshire market has been named one of the best in the country. Waterside Upmarket in Stratford-upon-Avon<\/a> has been named best large outdoor market by the National Association of British Market Authorities.<\/p>\n The market is said to attract more than six million visitors every year.<\/p>\n Shoppers can browse 90 stalls offering everything from handmade crafts and artisanal food to stylish clothing and exquisite jewellery.<\/p>\n Read more: Coventry’s top-rated family-friendly pub to take the kids this half-term<\/a><\/p>\n Read more: Free Room on the Broom trail launches just in time for half term – and it’s not far from Coventry<\/a><\/p>\n Cllr Lorraine Grocott, Portfolio Holder for Environmental and Neighbourhood Services, said: \u201cThis national recognition is a fantastic achievement for Stratford-upon-Avon. Our market is a vibrant showcase of local enterprise and community spirit, and winning Best Large Outdoor Market is a testament to the traders, officers and partners who make it thrive!\u201d<\/p>\n Siobhan Noake, Communications and Engagement Manager at LSD Promotions, said: \u201cWe are incredibly proud to see Waterside Upmarket recognised on a national stage. This award is a true reflection of the passion, resilience and creativity of our traders, and the strength of our partnership with Stratford-on-Avon District Council.<\/p>\n \u201cFor over 30 years, Waterside has been more than a market. It\u2019s been a centre for local business, creativity and community, and this recognition is a wonderful way to celebrate that legacy while looking ahead to an exciting future.\u201d<\/p>\n Reviewers love the market. One said: \u201cPretty much every market I\u2019ve been to has been very predictable, too repetitive and fairly uninspiring but there were some real gems here.\u201d<\/p>\n Another described it as a \u2018beautiful place\u2019, adding: \u201cLoads of nice stalls and in a great location by the waterside where you can go on boat tours down the water.\u201d<\/p>\n Finding the market<\/p>\n Find the market right in front of the iconic Royal Shakespeare Company Theatre, along the waterfront of the River Avon. It returns on March 1 and is open every Sunday and bank holiday from 10am to 5pm.<\/p>\n How to get to Stratford from Coventry<\/p>\n You can get to Stratford from Coventry<\/a> in just over half an hour, traffic depending, via the A46. You can also take the train, which takes just over an hour, although you\u2019ll have to change at Leamington Spa<\/a>.<\/p>\n