Great Homer Street Market
Great Homer Street Market, also known as 'paddys' or 'greaty' to locals, dates back to 1840 when it was transferred from land on which St Georges Hall now stands. It was then known as North Haymarkets. The affectionate name of 'Paddy's' market came from Irish sailors and famine immigrants who shopped here for bargains.
The founder of Matalan, John Hargreaves, began his career in Great Homer Street Market, as did Solitaire, the Liverpool fashion retailer and Jeffs of Bold Street, which recently, won the accolade of Independent Fashion Retailer of the Year.
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This is the largest Saturday outdoor market on Merseyside, hundreds of traders gather on the pavement site just half a mile from the City Centre. You can buy virtually anything, including household items, jewellery, fresh fruit and vegetables, clothing, flowers and much more!
Remember to visit the newly opened St Anthonys indoor market opposite the outdoor stall market. Here you'll find an array of top class, cosmopolitan products including art work, dressmakers, cake making, personalised cards, wedding/communion dresses and hats to name a few. It is a must for any shopper who demands excellent quality and value for money.
This market is very popular attracting hundreds of shoppers each week rummaging for a bargain. Don't expect a relaxing stroll on a Saturday afternoon through Great Homer Street, shoppers get up early and rush to beat other bargain hunters of the day.
One market trader selling textiles described the market as a "traditional community market" where generations of shoppers return for the atmosphere, variety and most of all the bargains. He says he started trading at Great Homer street 35 years ago because "it was and still is the place to come".
Bus stops and ample parking can all be found close by.
Location
North General Market
Great Homer Street
Liverpool
L5 3LO
Opening times
Saturday 8am - 3pm
Contact us
For further information, please telephone 0151 233 2165.
For more information please go to our markets web page.