Rachel Green Blog
Market is the Gem of LeicesterMy love of markets came from my childhood. Every Saturday, my mother would take me to our local market to buy food for the weekend. I always remember the excitement of buying the first local strawberries or purple sprouting broccoli, duck eggs, rabbits or a tub of butter cut from a huge block. The smell of freshly-baked bread permeating the market also sticks in my mind…
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Summer Food and Drink Festival Picture SpecialThousands of people visited Leicester Market’s Food and Drink Festival on Sunday May 30th, sampling the great variety of local produce on offer…
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Council Plans for Market Improvements» Leicester City Council has today announced plans to invest £600,000 into improvements to Leicester Market. The proposed investment will cover work to improve the appearance of the market in an effort to attract more shoppers and improve training conditions. Cabinet will be asked to approve the proposed investment at its next meeting on August 16th…
Summer Food and Drink Festival a Great Success» Leicester’s second ever Summer Food and Drink Festival, held at Leicester Market on Sunday May 30th, proved a great success as thousands of people enjoyed trying and tasting different dishes…
Walshy to Lift the World Cup at this Sunday’s Artisan Festival» Leicester City fans will have the opportunity to meet club legend Steve Walsh this Sunday at Leicester Market’s Artisan Festival. The former Foxes captain’s merchandise themed stall…
Latest Events
For Students, by Students»
The Student and Younger Persons Market, coming soon to Leicester Market, will offer great produce to those looking for fresh and delicious food on a shoestring. University and college students, as well as young people unfamiliar with the market and the great variety of stalls on offer…
Winter Food Festival»
After the success of the Summer Food and Drink Festival, the first ever Winter Food Festival will be taking place at the market on Sunday November 21st. Anybody interested in setting up a stall or appearing at the event should call Joe Harkin on 0116 223 2371 or email Joseph.Harkin@leicester.gov.uk.
Latest Shopper Testimonials
Andy Nyman, star of Channel 4’s Dead Set»
“I adore Leicester Market. I remember going there with my dad and sister and buying Cressy’s Peas. There was a sign that said, ‘North, South, East and West, Cressy’s Peas are the best.’ We still say that now whenever we have peas in the pod. The market is the heart of the city.”
Tom Meighan, Lead singer of Kasabian»
“It’s one of the best in England! I just go down there and walk around, buy dragon fruit, the missus likes it. It’s got bread stalls, cake stalls, stalls that sell all PlayStation and Nintendo games, lovely cheese, brilliant fish. Great market, man.”
Latest Recipies
Cucumber, Radish and Asparagus Salad»
To make the dressing mix all of the ingredients together. Blanch the asparagus pieces in salted boiling water for 3-4 minutes, drain and cool under cold water, drain well. Using a potato peeler, peel the cucumber into long ribbons until you reach the seeds…
Coley with Broccoli and Potato Cakes Topped with Leeks»
Bring a large pan of water to the boil and add the potatoes. Cook for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain, return to the pan and mash. Heat a tablespoon of the oil in a frying pan and cook the garlic for 3-5 minutes.
