Cities
United Kingdom Cambridge Cambridgeshire Market

Cambridge Market Square

Cambridge Market Square
About

Cambridge Market Square is the historic heart of the city, a bustling open‑air marketplace that has been in continuous use since the Middle Ages. Framed by the Guildhall and Great St Mary’s Church, it has long been a hub for trade, conversation, and community life. Today, the market operates seven days a week, with stalls offering fresh produce, flowers, artisan bread, street food, books, vintage clothing, crafts, and unique gifts from local makers. Sundays bring a dedicated arts, crafts, and farmers’ market, adding to its variety and charm. Seasonal events and themed markets enliven the square throughout the year, while its central location makes it a natural meeting point for residents and visitors alike. Surrounded by historic architecture and just steps from Cambridge’s colleges, the Market Square blends centuries of tradition with a vibrant, ever‑changing atmosphere, making it both a shopping destination and a living symbol of the city’s enduring spirit.

Cambridge United Kingdom
Location

Cambridge Market Square is centrally located in the heart of Cambridge's city centre on Market Hill, near the Guildhall. It serves as the vibrant hub of the historic city and is easily accessible from Cambridge Railway Station, about a 20-minute walk or a short bus or taxi ride away. The Market Square is surrounded by a rich mix of shops, cafés, restaurants, and historic buildings, including proximity to Great St Mary’s Church and Corpus Christi College. It is adjacent to pedestrianised shopping streets such as Sidney Street and St Mary's Passage, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors. Market Square hosts the well-known open-air market daily, offering a wide range of goods from food and crafts to books and clothing. Nearby transport options include the Drummer Street Bus Station and several bus stops just a few minutes’ walk away, while limited city centre parking is available in Grand Arcade and other nearby car parks. The location combines accessibility with a lively atmosphere that reflects Cambridge’s historic and contemporary culture.

Fitzwilliam Museum Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Cambridge Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences Cambridge Whipple Museum of the History of Science Whipple Museum of the History of Science Cambridge Polar Museum Polar Museum Cambridge Museum of Zoology Museum of Zoology Cambridge Museum of Classical Archaeology Museum of Classical Archaeology Cambridge Kettle’s Yard Kettle’s Yard Cambridge Cambridge Museum of Technology Cambridge Museum of Technology Cambridge Cambridge Science Centre Cambridge Science Centre Cambridge Centre for Computing History Centre for Computing History Cambridge Museum of Cambridge Museum of Cambridge Cambridge David Parr House David Parr House Cambridge IWM Duxford IWM Duxford Cambridge Bottisham Airfield Museum Bottisham Airfield Museum Cambridge Cambridge Arts Theatre Cambridge Arts Theatre Cambridge ADC Theatre ADC Theatre Cambridge Mumford Theatre Mumford Theatre Cambridge Corpus Playroom Corpus Playroom Cambridge Robinson Theatre Robinson Theatre Cambridge West Road Concert Hall West Road Concert Hall Cambridge MODO Gallery MODO Gallery Cambridge Cambridge Artworks & Artspace Cambridge Artworks & Artspace Cambridge GALLERIE V GALLERIE V Cambridge ArtSpace5-7 ArtSpace5-7 Cambridge Castle Mound Castle Mound Cambridge The Backs The Backs Cambridge Cambridge University Botanic Garden Cambridge University Botanic Garden Cambridge Jesus Green Jesus Green Cambridge Midsummer Common Midsummer Common Cambridge Parker’s Piece Parker’s Piece Cambridge Christ’s Pieces Christ’s Pieces Cambridge Mathematical Bridge Mathematical Bridge Cambridge Anglesey Abbey Anglesey Abbey Cambridge All Saints Garden Art & Craft Market All Saints Garden Art & Craft Market Cambridge The Corpus Clock The Corpus Clock Cambridge Laundress Green Laundress Green Cambridge

User attributes