THE New Chester Market is celebrating a major milestone since it opened six months ago.

The new development, which officially opened its doors in November 2022, has now welcomed over one million visitors in its first six months.

Located in Exchange Square off Northgate Street, the new market has also been shortlisted in this year’s Property Week Awards in the Placemaking category.

Cllr Nathan Pardoe, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Regeneration and Digital Transformation, said: “What an incredible achievement to reach this milestone in under six months, and a testament to all the hard work and commitment of our wonderful traders and staff who have worked tirelessly to make the new market such an outstanding success.

“Chester can look forward to a great summer with new traders joining and the outdoor seating area offering the opportunity to enjoy your food and drink in the sunshine.

"If you have not had the chance to visit yet, I urge you to do so and enjoy the rest of Chester’s unique attractions and heritage.”

The council says the current mix of traders is approximately 60 per cent goods or produce, and 40 per cent food and beverage stalls.

Food and beverage traders include two cafés, an ice cream and pudding parlour, authentic Thai, Bangladeshi, Mexican and Vegan street-food, seafood shack, French patisserie, fresh pasta kitchen to eat-in or take-away, Neapolitan pizzas and a combination of a traditional English café by day and a Mediterranean bistro in the evening.

Produce and goods traders include a butcher and fishmonger, deli, optician, wool and haberdashery, phone repair, handmade cosmetics, pet store, vintage clothing, a florist and plant stalls plus a custom gift store offering while-you-wait personalisation.

The full trader line-up can be seen at https://newchester.market/traders