Colchester is the oldest recorded town in England, and its market has been running for over 800 years. In 1189, it was granted a charter by King John - hence its name. It runs on Fridays and Saturdays, with stalls lining the town centre streets around Culver Street West. The market offers plenty of choice, with no two stalls allowed to sell the same goods. The market is run by Colchester Borough Council.
