For the first time at the Ginger & Spice Festival, The Roving Canal Traders will be exhibiting their wares on a Floating Market on the Shropshire Union Canal between bridge 63 and Bridge 64 opposite Ladybird Mooring (Market Drayton) between 10am and 5pm.
The market is FREE of CHARGE and will be open on Saturday 25th at 10am to 5pm & finish on Sunday 26th Sept 10 to 5pm
There will be 11 wonderful traders including a Floating Blacksmith, Pizza Boat, Cheese boat, Wood crafters, Handmade candles, Hippie clothing, Eco goods & refills, Beautiful crochet, Vinyl cut outs, an international artist & more.
The Floating Market will also be part of our brand new Fodder and Tipple Trail!
Sue Meades of the Roving Canal Trader’s Association said: “The Roving Canal Traders are so pleased to be part of the Ginger Spice Festival this year for the first time. We hope it becomes an annual event for us as this means we can come to Market Drayton twice a year, we love the support we get from the town & are looking forward to being part of this special event.”
Access & Parking
All those attending the floating market must park in any of the car parks in Market Drayton and walk down to the canal – maps available at Festival Info Point on Sat 25 Sept.
For blue badge holders, there are parking spaces at the Market Drayton Amateur Sports Club (very close to the canal) strictly for blue badge holders only – this car park will be monitored throughout the day.
From there, access is available via Newcastle road bridge, where there is a ramp for wheelchair users and those who cannot use steps – see map below.
There is also access for wheelchairs via the alleyway on Windsor Drive.
See here for parking info