Bath Farmers’ Market (BFM) was the first Farmers’ Market in the UK and was established in September 1997 in response to Local Agenda 21 and the principles of sustainable development. B&NES played a key role in the partnership that set up the Bath Farmers’ Market. It became a Limited Company in June 1998 and is known as Bath Farmers’ Market Limited.
Bath Farmers’ Market (BFM) started in September 1997 as a monthly market and then due to customer demand began trading twice monthly in October 1998 and then in May 2002 we began trading weekly.
The company was established to:
- Provide a producer-managed market place for local producers to sell their own product direct to local people
- Maintain its leading role in encouraging both innovation and growth that meets the principles of sustainable development and encourages environmentally friendly practices
- Supports small or new producers
At Bath Farmers’ Market you will find quality, fresh, seasonal produce at a fair price. The goods are sold directly by the people who produce them and everything usually comes from within a 40 mile radius of Bath – if we cannot source locally we sometimes extend beyond the 40 mile radius.
There are a range of stalls selling seasonal organic and non-organic vegetables, meat including beef, rose veal, pork, lamb, salt marsh lamb, venison, game and chicken. Fish, mushrooms, strawberries, asparagus, freshly baked bread and sweet pastries. Various Award winning local cheeses (including soft cheese, goats, ewes and cheddar) pates, savoury pies including meat pies, pasties, quiches and pork pies. Cakes, including gluten free, speciality cakes for weddings, birthdays etc. chocolate patisseries, soups, and free range eggs. Teas, tisanes and roasted coffees. Apple juice, honey, chutneys, marmalades, jams, sauces, mayonnaise, oils and dips. Nutritious vegan and vegetarian food and handmade chocolates. Plants, herbs and flowers.
Bath Farmers’ Market has pride in being the first Farmers’ Market in the UK – we are sustainable and grant free – something we are enormously proud of.
It’s the accountability, the personal service, the vibrant atmosphere and the social aspects that make the Bath Farmers’ Market Ltd a great place to come and visit every Saturday at Green Park Station, Bath between 8.30 – 1.30.
We have a dedicated and loyal customer base – we make friends with the customer.
In order for the Bath Farmers Market to continue to operate through the current Covid-19 crisis, it is imperative that you observe the governments social distancing guide lines when in the market. We will be spacing out our traders to help facilitate this, but you must stay at least 6ft apart while shopping in the market. For more information see the website here.
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