Our market evolved from the home produce markets of the Womens' Institute founded after the First World War.

In 1932 the markets were registered as W.I. Markets Ltd and were administered by the National Federation of Womens' Insitutes until 1995, when they became a self-governing co-operative.

Alton W.I. Market was founded in November 1962.

In July 2004 the national organisation was re-registered as Country Markets Ltd.

The Alton Market was affiliated to the Hampshire Country Market Society which was administered by Country Markets Ltd. from its head office in Chesterfield.

In June 2007 Alton took the decision to become an independent market, following several other markets in Hampshire including Stockbridge and Whitchurch.

We will be known in future as ALTON FRIDAY MARKET Ltd

The change of name has made no difference to the way we run our market. We intend to remain true to the traditions and high standards of those original producers in offering genuine home-made and home-grown products to our customers.

At our Alton market held every Friday morning in Alton Community Centre, we offer a wide range of produce for sale. All food items are freshly made, additive free and not pre-frozen.

We bake a variety of scrumptious spongecakes, fruit cakes, scones, sausage rolls, flapjacks, fruit and meat pies and delicious ready cooked dishes perfect for a quick and tasty meal.

Our jams, marmalades, chutneys and pickles are made in the traditional way using seasonal ingredients and contain no preservatives.

Do not miss Jane's Coxwold salad dressing. It's made to a secret recipe and is extremely popular.

We sell Hampshire honey, free range eggs, freshly made lemon curd and Debbie Todd's delicious, hand made, Belgian truffles, made with fresh cream with a variety of fillings. Just right for that special gift

The Craft stall stocks among other things, greetings cards for all occasions, knitted baby clothes and jumpers, and decorative items, including beautifully made polished wooden fruit. Ideal as gifts.
Fruit and Vegetables are locally grown and seasonal and include unusual items such as Jerusalem artichokes which make a delicious soup.

We sell freshly cut garden flowers and decorative foliage, place an order for that special occasion.
Last but certainly not least we also have the Plant Stall, which offers a wide choice of excellent quality and reasonably priced shrubs,perennials,houseplants, bedding plants and hanging baskets.
During the warmer months the plant stall stands outside by the main entrance to the Centre.

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