Ballymena Saturday Outdoor Market

Ballymena’s Saturday outdoor market relocated to Ballymoney Road Car Park in August 2021, bringing one of the town’s longest-running trading traditions closer to the town centre. Run by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, it fills every Saturday morning with traders selling fresh produce, clothing, household goods and a wide mix of general items.

What to Expect

The market has the feel of a proper town trading day rather than a curated craft fair - stalls sell everyday goods at everyday prices, alongside fresh fruit and vegetables, and the odd bargain rail of clothing or homeware. It draws a steady stream of Saturday shoppers from Ballymena and the surrounding villages, and because it is outdoors on tarmac rather than under cover, the pitches and layout can shift slightly week to week depending on trader numbers and the weather. Traders must bring their own gazebo and tables and book a pitch in advance through the council, which keeps a core of regular stallholders returning most Saturdays.

Good to Know

• Date and time: every Saturday, 8am to 2pm

• Venue: Ballymoney Road Car Park, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT43 5BN

• Price: free to enter

• Recurring weekly throughout the year

• Traders should contact Mid and East Antrim Borough Council to book a stall

Getting There

Ballymoney Road Car Park is within easy walking distance of Ballymena town centre. Ballymena is served by regular Translink bus and rail services from Belfast and across County Antrim, with the train station about a 15-minute walk from the market.

While You’re in Ballymena

The market sits close to Ballymena’s main shopping streets, so it is easy to combine with a wider look around the town centre, including The Braid arts centre and museum. There is more to see in Ballymena and across Co. Antrim.