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Stalls & Pitches at Porthleven Harbour Market – Sizes, Availability & Booking Info

Discover a wide range of market stalls and pitches at Porthleven Harbour Market, offering flexible indoor and outdoor trading spaces in a stunning Cornish harbour setting. Whether you’re a food trader, artisan maker, artist or independent retailer, we have a pitch to suit your needs.

Market Stall & Pitch Sizes

Oak Pergola Stalls

There are 7 oak pergola stalls, each measuring 3.3m x 3.3m. These premium wooden structures provide excellent shelter and a high-quality trading environment.

Wooden Huts

Our wooden market huts measure 1.8m x 2.4m and offer a charming, traditional market feel.
Please note: All wooden huts are fully booked for 2025.

Gazebo Pitches – Harbour Head

We offer nine gazebo pitches on the Harbour Head:

  • Six standard pitches: 3m x 3m

  • Three large double pitches: 6m x 3m

These prime waterfront locations benefit from excellent footfall and visibility.

The Shipyard Market – Indoor Stalls

The Shipyard Market includes three indoor trading spaces, each measuring 3m x 3m. This vibrant indoor market is located in the historic old shipyard behind the harbour and also features:

  • Permanent retail units

  • Art wall

  • Café

  • Artisan bakery

This space offers fantastic year-round trading opportunities and protection from the elements.

Power & Facilities

  • 13 amp electric points are available in all market areas except the Harbour Head grassed gazebo pitches.

  • In The Shipyard Market, each pitch includes access to plug sockets.

What Traders Need to Provide

Traders are responsible for supplying:

  • Their own gazebo (for Harbour Head grass pitches)

  • Tables, displays and extension leads

  • Public Liability Insurance

All pitches are sold as space only.


Market Opening Dates 2026

The Shipyard Market – Indoor Market

The Shipyard Market is the first market area to open each year, launching in February 2026, perfectly timed for the February half-term holidays.

  • Open February through to end of December.

  • Closed annually in January

  • Trading days:

    • Wednesday to Sunday in spring and autumn

    • Tuesday to Sunday during summer

    • Bank Holidays and 7 days a week in School holidays

The Shipyard Market also hosts events, workshops and art exhibitions throughout the year.
If you’d like to collaborate or hire the space, please email: info@porthlevenharbourmarket.co.uk

Outdoor Porthleven Harbour Market

Our outdoor market areas operate from April to the end of October:

  • Spring & Autumn: Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday

  • Peak Summer (July, August & early September): Open 7 days a week

Christmas Markets

Additional festive Christmas markets may take place — details will be announced closer to the time.
Follow us on social media for the latest updates.


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