Markets

What to Expect

At the markets you can expect 30-40 quality local traders selling a range of products including vintage/antiques, clothes, accessories, sweet treats, fruit/veg, cheese, savouries, homewares, jewellery, skincare, alcohol, local tea, candles, artwork and lots lots more…

Two Locations

In Portchester the butchers do a BBQ every month (year round), there are free kids activities, and live singers perform outside The Portcullis Taphouse (where local - Low Tide - coffee, and craft beer is available).

At the picturesque waterside location in Gosport there are live singers, mobile coffee and a choice of independent eateries.

Upcoming dates

Portchester Precinct

Monthly on the second Saturday (year-round)

10-3pm

10th October

14th November

12th December

9th January 2027

13th February 2027

13th March 2027

10th April 2027

8th May 2027

12th June 2027

10th July 2027

14th August 2027

11th September 2027

Royal Clarence Yard, GOSPORT

Monthly on the
second Sunday

(April-September)

10-3pm

Market returns 11th April 2027

9th May 2027

13th June 2027

11th July 2027

8th August 2027

12th September 2027

Frequently
Asked
Questions

We do not cancel the market for rain, it’s only cancelled in the event of extreme conditions. Bring a brolly and support our traders! They are all undercover in gazebos.
Portchester Precinct has two free car parks and there is nearby free on street parking.
In Gosport there is four hours free parking in the Cooperage Green Car Park.
Nope! Entry is free, parking is free, it’s free to browse and free to listen to the live entertainment.
Portchester is year-round.
Gosport is April-September

Meet some of our traders

Portchester Butchers

Providing quality meat and a BBQ/hog roast
Spott & Herbert

Independent design brand specialising in hand-printed streetwear and accessories with quirky, relatable slogans
Rain 2 Rainbow

Handmade sterling silver jewellery, using time-honored silversmithing techniques.
Daisy Rose Design

Unique colourful and seasonal ceramic artwork
Goly

100% natural skincare
Cute Customs by J&C

Handmade mugs, Crochet Plushies, Clay & more, all created with precision and care
Love of Nature Store

Sharing their love of nature with crystals, incense and magik.
Tea Mountain

Eco-friendly and ethically sourced tea
Jonah’s Mead

Craft meads and drinking horns
Oh Yum Yum Yum

Bringing you colourful magical delicious bakes and adding some happiness to your day
Gifts from the Pantry

Inspired by a gentler time when aromatherapy was bread baking in the oven. Handcrafted preserves, chutney and local honey.
A Little Tangled

Hand-spun yarn, hand-woven items, and spinning fibres
Hillside Farm

Deli stall selling fruit, veg, savouries and more than 50 different types of cheese
Acre Candles

Hand Poured Candles and Melts 100% Natural Coconut + Rapeseed Wax