Upgraded stalls as Ipswich market moves to northern Cornhill

Shoppers heading into the centre of town today will notice a bright, fresh look for our local traders. The town’s market stalls have officially moved to their new home on the northern side of The Cornhill, bringing a splash of traditional blue and white to the high street. This relocation is not just about a change of scenery; it is a practical step to support the future growth of the market and to enable the next phase of improvements to our public spaces.

A Fresh Look for Local Traders

The most immediate change you will spot is the striking new design of the stalls themselves. Upgraded with crisp, blue-and-white striped canopies, the stalls now reflect the colours that are so strongly associated with Ipswich. This traditional design gives the market a distinctive and unified appearance, making it an even more inviting place for residents and visitors to browse and shop.

Under this new layout, the market is operating directly opposite its previous location. The traders are now positioned to face outwards onto Westgate Street and Lloyds Avenue. By shifting the footprint of the market, there is a clear opportunity to increase the overall number of stalls. The hope is that this fresh arrangement will attract new traders to the town, while continuing to support the many established, well-loved businesses that make our market so special.

Improving Our Public Spaces

Moving the market to the northern edge of the square is a key piece of a much larger puzzle. This shift frees up the necessary space for the upcoming redevelopment works along Lloyds Avenue.

These planned improvements are designed to make the heart of our town centre a more accessible and attractive environment for everyone. The scheme will introduce wider footways, making it easier for pedestrians to navigate the area comfortably. Alongside the improved paving, the project will bring new planting and landscaping to soften the urban landscape. There will also be specific improvements made beneath Lloyds Arch, helping to refresh this important gateway into the town centre.

If you are a regular visitor who enjoys grabbing a bite to eat while in town, you will be pleased to know that your favourite lunch spots are staying exactly where they are. The hot food vendors based over at Giles Circus are completely unaffected by these changes and will remain in their current, familiar location.

Investing in the Town Centre

This relocation and the subsequent public realm works are being delivered by Ipswich Borough Council. The project ties directly into their wider commitments to revitalise the town centre. It forms part of the broader Corporate Strategy and the specific Cornhill Strategy, which aim to create a market environment that perfectly complements the surrounding retail and leisure businesses.

Furthermore, these changes are supported by the £25 million Towns Fund programme, a significant investment aimed at improving public spaces and boosting the local economy across Ipswich.

The newly upgraded blue-and-white stalls are open and trading from their new location on the northern side of the Cornhill starting today, 6 October 2026. Whether you are looking to pick up your regular groceries, browse for gifts, or simply want to see the fresh new layout for yourself, the market is ready to welcome you. The hot food stalls remain open as usual at Giles Circus. To find out more about the ongoing town centre improvements and the £25 million Towns Fund programme, you can visit the official Ipswich Borough Council website.

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