Smithfield Sunday Market — Attraction in Manchester

Love the atmosphere here, the busy hustle and bustle of Smithfield market, almost like stepping back in time, a rare dieing breed of market, Meet the Stall holders all character's with a story to tell, Loads of Choice pretty much anything you want is here for sale, bit of haggling and great food and drinks, our favourite Spam and egg muffins with coffee Mmmmm. Get yourself here and enjoy all that's on offer, even if you're not really looking for anything I bet you buy something! Clock is ticking I've heard developers have drawn up there plans and soon this will all be just a memory. So while you can, get yourself down Ashton New Rd to Smithfield...

Smithfield's has become essential for those that buy in bulk for large families. During the week, you find direct to market bulk sellers for usual and exotic fruits and vegetables and raw seafood and a great abattoir onsite. You have to be an early bird though as most wholesalers are open from 2-3am but I would plan the visit from 4.30am to meet all.

You also now have a handful of wholesalers catering for usual african and middle eastern groceries with.

On Sundays, it is one of the largest Sunday markets you are sure to find bargain with a little bit of...

We went to Smithfield Market over the bank holiday weekend and left again disappointed .The outside car boot area looks like a scrap metal yard , its a real shame as this used to be bustling with quirky stalls . The inside wasnt much better , the stalls had been spread out more to make it appear fuller but showed that the council werent able to rent out their slots . We used to really enjoy coming here and spent a couple of hours wandering around and came away with armfuls of goods .Instead it was 40 minutes and...