Frodsham's market status dates back to 1279 when King Edward I granted rights to a weekly market and two annual Fairs. The market eventually lapsed, but was re-established in 1661.
Trade has evolved from the herding of animals to selling exotic fruits in the 1960s and to the purchase of the Market Charter in 1975 by the present custodians, the Don family.
The market saw coach loads of visitors in the 1980s through to lockdown in 2020 to Jeanette Don’s (Northern Markets) care and respect for the markets special heritage from 2024.
Jeanette’s sense of family runs deep with the market as Frodsham is a second home to her. The manager and long term traders have worked hard since the pandemic to revive the market and remind us of the importance of our shared history, ‘family’ connection and community on Thursdays. The town is so fortunate to have a thriving and varied traditional market. History continues in this special place for us all to browse, purchase and meet up with friends, family and strangers.