Young Traders Markets @ The Blue
With support from
The Blue has been part of Bermondsey life for over 150 years, but despite recent redevelopment, it remains underused. For many, it’s more associated with the past than an exciting future. We want to change this!
Big Local Works has therefore launched a new Young Traders Market (YTM) programme for 2026, with kind support and funding from the National Lottery, Community fund.
We have run the YTM, in partnership with the NMFT, for several years now, and these markets have regularly produced some of the liveliest market days here over the years.
For 2026, the YTM will run alongside our wider youth and employability work, as a community-led project.
Over the year, participants will take part in group sessions and individual coaching sessions, preparing for each YTM event . Group sessions will help young people explore enterprise ideas, work in pairs or teams to plan products, think about their pitch, and consider how their idea relates to the community. This builds understanding of their community, and how they can contribute/ benefit.
On market days, traders have a pitch, gazebo and table, and sell their wares directly to the public. Families, friends and neighbours come to watch, shop and support them. There’s a lively, welcoming atmosphere where the community can be proud of its young people, and young people can be proud of their place in the community.
If you are between 16-30 yrs old and want to start a market stall, come join us here at the Blue on this people-powered journey…..hope to see you here soon!
For more info on the YTM please go to:
https://www.nmtf.co.uk/campaigns/young-traders-market
For more info or if you want a market stall at the Blue Market please go to
Or contact us on info@thebluemarket.co.uk
Huge thanks for all the support from:
