Continental Market Returns to Hanley This November

Shoppers can expect a wide array of international cuisine, gifts, and products from traders across the globe.

Generic image of a bustling street market with stalls selling food and crafts.
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Generic image of a bustling street market with stalls selling food and crafts.

The Continental Market is set to return to Hanley this November, offering shoppers a diverse selection of international cuisine, gifts, and products.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has announced the market's return, which will feature a wide array of continental cuisine, alongside gifts and products from traders across Europe, Asia, and South America. The stalls will be located on Parliament Row and Upper Market Square, operating from Thursday 5th November to Sunday 8th November. Opening hours are 10am – 6pm, with a 4pm closing on Sunday.
Councillor Finlay Gordon-McCusker, cabinet member for transport, infrastructure and regeneration, expressed delight at the market's return. He highlighted how the event showcases diverse cultures through food and crafts, attracting more people to the area and boosting local businesses.
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"We would strongly encourage people to go and check out the market, because there are some amazing food and products on show in what promises to be a great event for the city."

Councillor Finlay Gordon-McCusker · Cabinet member for transport, infrastructure and regeneration
Participating stall businesses include The Taste of Greece, Rangooguys Noodles Bar, and Granny Sally’s Confectionery. In addition to the continental market, Hanley Indoor Market will host a children's event from 10:30am to 3pm, featuring a meet and greet with characters, carnival games, retro arcade games, balloon modelling, face painting, and shows from KPop Hunters.
Based on information from the official source: Stoke-on-Trent City Council (26/10/2026)