Top Town Market due to reopen in Freshney Place this Friday!

The unit, next to Riverhead, will accommodate traders previously based at the old market hall which is currently being demolished to pave the way for the brand-new leisure scheme.

The temporary market is a space for traders to continue operating throughout the redevelopment process, while supporting footfall at Freshney Place.

Traders offer a wide variety of products including fresh produce, jewellery, key cutting services, books, collectables, flowers as well as fashion. Located close to Primark, the temporary market will remain in Freshney Place whilst the development is underway.

The traders who have moved across to the temporary space are:

• Birketts Butchers

• Black Cat Books

• Carl’s Meats

• Cobblers & Keys

• Girlie Gear

• Graham Thompson Jewellers

• K&P Collectables

• Temple Ranch Clothing

• The Card and Party Box

• The Veg Stall (incorporating New Haven eggs)

• Upsa Daisy florists (Friday and Saturday only)

Opening hours for Top Town Market are the same as they were in the previous location, 9am to 4pm, four days a week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Cllr Philip Jackson, leader of the Council, said: “It’s been a quick turnaround in the unit, and it looks fantastic! Friday is likely to be a really busy day for everyone – alongside this, there’s the Farmers’ Market in Riverhead Square too.

“Along with the other developments in the town centre, the redevelopment of Freshney Place is one of the largest single investments in the town’s history and underlines our long-term commitment to revitalising Grimsby for the benefit of the entire community.”

Amanda Austin, Centre Director at Freshney Place said: “We’re delighted to host the market during this transitional period and are looking forward to welcoming their customers. This move highlights Freshney Place’s role as a cornerstone of the town’s regeneration – not only a place to shop and meet friends, but a hub of community life.”

The previous Top Town Market Hall closed earlier this year so that demolition could start taking place. Traders in the market were given options of moving to the new market, being supported to find a different location, or leaving the market, all with associated financial and support packages.

Previous market tenants Rick’s Café has already reopened its doors in West St Marys Gate welcoming customers old and new, and the council’s Economy team are also supporting A Priest, A Mill and A Ferry to realise their ambitions for a new town centre location.

The transformation of Freshney Place is one of the key projects that will help support further investment and support Grimsby’s broader regeneration strategy. Once complete, the new space at the western end of Freshney Place will offer a contemporary, welcoming environment with upgraded facilities for businesses and shoppers alike and will be complemented by a new cinema and leisure spaces to help shape a vibrant town centre with day-to-night appeal.