Country Markets LtdGloucester Country Market is part of the Country Markets network of over 450 local markets in England, Wales and the Channel Islands. Country Markets Ltd is a nationwide co-operative enterprise, previously known as WI Country Markets. It is a non profit-making organisation - after expenses, all proceeds are returned to the Producers. It provides a retail outlet for Market members to sell their high quality, home-made produce. Each Market is individually managed at local level, although all have to comply with legal requirements and stringent high standards set by Head Office. All cooks must have an up-to-date Food Hygiene Certificate. Each Market is individual, the variety of produce on offer depends on the specialities of the Producers in that area. About Gloucester Country Market Gloucester Country Market has a long history of trading in Gloucester City Centre. We are fortunate to have many loyal customers, some of whom have been visiting us for many years. However, we always extend a warm welcome to all new customers; both local and visitors to our historic city.
Gloucester Country Market is held every Thursday morning from 8.30am to 1.00pm at Northgate Hall, St John's Lane in the centre of Gloucester. We sell a wide range of home-baked goods - cakes, pies, biscuits and savouries; as well as fruit, vegetables, plants, cut flowers, jams, preserves, honey, free range eggs and a selection of hand-made crafts. All of which have been home-produced or grown by Market members, living in Gloucestershire.  Our home-cooked foods are freshly made using good quality ingredients and, wherever possible, free from artificial preservatives. We know exactly what ingredients have been used in our products, so please ask if you have concerns. We sell a wide selection of home-made jams and preserves, many of which are unusual varieties that you will not find elsewhere. We do not use artificial sweeteners, flavourings or preservatives in these. We also endeavour to meet individual tastes and requirements, to order. If you have a favourite type of cake you cannot buy anymore, let us know and we will try to bake it for you.
 Our fruit and vegetables producers grow their produce for their own consumption as well and are, therefore, very careful about what, if anything, they put on their crops. The produce is picked as close to market day as possible, so you can be assured of its freshness. If you are amongst the growing number of consumers concerned about "food miles", you can be assured that our fresh produce has not had to travel very far, all of it has been grown in Gloucestershire.
 Whether it's for a wedding, wedding anniversary, birthday, retirement etc - we are happy to take orders for special occasion cakes. Personalised birthday cakes for children are also made to order. These are extremely popular and excellent value for money.
And don't forget those other notable occasions throughout the year! Gloucester Country Market can also deliver gift parcels locally and arrange for a parcel from another of the nationwide Country Markets, to be delivered to almost anywhere in the country. Please contact us for further information.  Before leaving, we hope we can tempt you to sit down to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of our delicious home-made cake or buttered scone. We probably have the best value refreshments in Gloucester! Many of our customers regularly arrange to meet friends for coffee at our Market. Refreshments need to be paid for separately, due to VAT requirements.
Making your SelectionAt our Market, we operate a simple procedure that avoids each helper having to handle money. When you visit, please collect a purchase card on your way in, and feel free to browse around. Whenever you make a selection, hand this card to the helper or producer, who will add the price of the item to it. On your way out, simply hand your card to the cashier at the cash desk, where you then pay for everything in a single transaction. We are pleased to take cheques with a valid bank card.  Accessibility
Our Market is accessible to people in wheelchairs and for children's buggies. We Welcome your Opinion!Finally, we hope that you enjoy our products – if so, please recommend Gloucester Country Market to your friends, if not, please tell us! Our produce is highly sought after and we are currently looking for new members to sell their locally-produced goods at our Market. More information on selling at our Market. | 
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