Merthyr Tydfil’s new Indoor Market opens its doors for Christmas trade

Merthyr Tydfil’s eagerly awaited new Indoor Market will open its doors this Saturday, 13^th December, just in time for the Christmas trade!

The new market, located in St Tydfil Shopping Centre, will see a mixture of traditional stalls and exciting new food offerings located within the refurbished building that was once the ground floor of the former Wilko premises.

This exciting project has come to fruition following the Merthyr Tydfil Placemaking Plan consultation in Summer 2024, where we listened to the community's suggestions to re-locate the current indoor market. The Council’s Regeneration team have also worked closely with existing traders throughout the project.

The project has been funded through the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Programme and the UKSPF Programme.

Cllr Jamie Scriven, Cabinet Member for Economy, Regeneration, Leisure & Tourism, said: “I’m overjoyed that we’ve been able to open the new market before Christmas, as we set out to do when we announced the project back in January.  

“I’d like to thank the hard work and dedication of our Regeneration team and all key stakeholders involved, who’ve worked tirelessly to make this vision a reality. They’ve worked with National Market Traders Federation (NMTF) and John Weaver (Contractors) Ltd to create a modern, fit-for-purpose space, which will be an incredible addition to the town centre, drawing in greater footfall and hopefully benefitting local business outside the facility as well. The current traders have also been fully engaged and involved in all discussions during the build period. 

“The interest generated by the new market has been incredible and I hope you will all join us in welcoming the exciting new businesses and Insta-worthy food offerings, such as ‘The Burger Boys’ and ‘Flame and Bake’ pizza! We can’t wait to see you all there!” 

Phase one of the opening will see existing stallholders move down from their current location, with new businesses joining them in the New Year. Later phases will see the addition of Sunday trading, night-time markets and app ordering for the food outlets.

The market is almost full, but if any business would like to discuss trading opportunities and being part of this exciting new addition to Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre, contact sarahbell@sttydfilshoppingcentre.co.uk.

The market will be open 9am to 5pm Mondays to Saturdays.