Boscombe Market: Days, Times, Stalls and Visitor Information

Boscombe Market has operated in the town’s pedestrianised shopping area since the early 1990s. Its central position makes it easy to visit alongside Boscombe’s high-street shops, cafés and the nearby Royal Arcade.

Unlike a specialist makers’ market, the selection combines traditional market goods with food and everyday products. The traders attending may vary between market days, so visitors should not expect exactly the same stalls every Thursday and Saturday.

What Does Boscombe Market Sell?

Depending on the traders attending, stalls may include:

• Fresh fruit and vegetables
• Meat and fish
• Plants and flowers
• Clothing and fashion accessories
• Bags, watches and jewellery
• Household products
• Cakes and pastries
• Hot food and food-to-go

Food choices have previously included Brazilian, Thai and Indian dishes. Individual traders and products can change, so availability is not guaranteed on every market day.

Parking Near Boscombe Market

Parking is available at the Sovereign Centre and in other public and private car parks around Boscombe town centre.

Parking charges, time limits and payment methods can change. Check the signs carefully when arriving rather than relying on previously published prices.

Public Transport

Boscombe Bus Station and several stops on Christchurch Road are close to the market. Services connect Boscombe with Bournemouth town centre, Southbourne, Christchurch, Castlepoint and surrounding areas.

Pokesdown railway station is approximately a 15-20-minute walk from the market. The station does not provide step-free access to its platforms, so passengers with mobility requirements should check National Rail accessibility information before travelling.

Accessibility

The market is held outdoors in a pedestrianised shopping area with generally level paved approaches.

As an open-air event, temporary stalls, other shoppers and poor weather may occasionally make movement more difficult. BCP Council’s Shopmobility service is based on the lower-ground level of the Sovereign Centre and provides mobility equipment for eligible visitors.

Anyone with specific access requirements should contact the market operator or Shopmobility before travelling.

Visiting With a Dog

As the market is held in an open pedestrian area, dog owners should keep their dog under close control and be considerate around food stalls and busy walkways. 

Before You Visit

Boscombe Market normally operates every Thursday and Saturday from 9am until 3pm. Stallholders and product availability vary, while severe weather and public holidays can affect trading.

Check the Southern Market Traders website for the latest information.

Discover more places to shop in our guide to shopping in Boscombe, including the high street and Royal Arcade.

Compare this with other markets in Bournemouth.