Shrewsbury Market Hall is is excited to be part of this year’s Love Your Local Market (LYLM) campaign – Friday 16 May to Saturday 31 May – celebrating with a series of fun promotions for visitors to get involved.

The nationwide campaign run by NABMA – The National Association of British Market Authorities, is a celebration of community, creativity, and commerce.

Hundreds of markets across the country are uniting to showcase the energy, creativity, and entrepreneurship that thrive at the heart of our high streets.

This year’s campaign message – “Made by Markets” – reflects everything that local markets nurture: new businesses, fresh food, community spirit, local culture, sustainable choices and inclusive spaces. It’s about recognising that what we love most about our towns and cities is often built right here, at the market.

To celebrate Shrewsbury Market Hall is spreading the love with a luxury Market Hall Hamper Giveaway and a Selfie Challenge.

• Visitors who spend £15 or more on any one stall will received an entry form to our Prize Draw Hamper Giveaway with the chance to win one of two luxury Market Hall hampers, overflowing with goods and vouchers donated by market traders, or a bottle of Summer Fruits Shrewsbury Gin.
•   Enter our Selfie Challenge by taking a photo of yourself, family or friends with our selfie board (found on the gallery level) and then post the shot on Instagram or Facebook with a description of why you love Shrewsbury Market Hall. Tag @markethallshrewsbury and use the hashtag #LYLMShrewsbury. We’ll aim to share the posts and one lucky winner will receive a £20 voucher to spend at their favourite Shrewsbury Market Hall stall.

Amy Williams, Tenant Liaison Manager at Shropshire Council said: “Love Your Local Market is always a wonderful campaign where communities are reminded of the important role markets play in keeping their high streets alive

“Not only are markets an exciting independent retail and food and drink hub to visit, they are also vital incubators for new businesses. Shrewsbury Market Hall has been the launch pad of some of the most exciting independent businesses in Shrewsbury, many of them expanding to become high street heroes in their own right.”

Since its launch, LYLM has supported more than 16,500 new traders and helped create over 1,500 new businesses. Whether it’s a first-time stallholder or a long-standing family-run business, markets have always been places where people come together to buy local and dream big.

NABMA’s Chief Executive, David Preston, said: “Love Your Local Market is more than a campaign — it’s a movement that brings together markets, customers and communities.

“This year’s theme, ‘Made by Markets’, captures the essential role markets play in building businesses, culture and belonging. It’s an invitation to shop local, support local and celebrate everything that markets make possible.”

By taking part in #LYLM2025 Shrewsbury Market Hall joins hundreds of other UK markets in championing local pride and promoting sustainable, grassroots economic growth.

For more information and updates on events follow @markethallshrewsbury on Instagram or Facebook.