Shrewsbury Market Hall in Shropshire has once again been crowned 'Britain's Favourite' at the 2025 Great British Market Awards. This marks the market's fourth win in the past seven years, solidifying its reputation as a national gem. Traders celebrated the victory, praising the market's vibrant atmosphere, eclectic mix of stalls, and dedicated staff.
Traders at a Shropshire market which has won a top national award once more have had their say on what makes it so special. Market Hall was named 'Britain's Favourite' at the 2025 Great British Market Awards in Birmingham, retaining its crown from 2023 and 2024.
Traders were celebrating this week, and the Shropshire Star headed along to find out what makes things tick. Market manager Ian Thorpe, front, then John Painter from JP Fruits, supervisor Kevin Goss, operations manager Russell Hall, Bethany Hinton from Bloomer Bakery, Sarah Thirwall from Polly Pea and Joe Johnson from Washedupwood. Photo: Steve Leath
“When you think about it, the quality of the traders we’ve got here, that’s where the confidence comes from.”
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