Thursday, October 2, 2025

Grimsby’s Top Town Market to reopen in new temporary Freshney Place location

Grimsby’s Top Town Market is to reopen this Friday (16 May) in a new temporary location within Freshney Place, marking a significant milestone in the transformation of the town centre.

The unit, next to Riverhead, will accommodate traders previously based at the old market hall which is currently being demolished to make way for the new leisure scheme.

The temporary market is a space for traders to continue operating throughout the redevelopment process, while supporting footfall at Freshney Place.

The traders who have moved across to the temporary space are:

  • Birketts Butchers
  • Black Cat Books
  • Carl’s Meats
  • Cobblers & Keys
  • Girlie Gear
  • Graham Thompson Jewellers
  • K&P Collectables
  • Temple Ranch Clothing
  • The Card and Party Box
  • The Veg Stall (incorporating New Haven eggs)
  • Upsa Daisy florists (Friday and Saturday only)

Opening hours for Top Town Market are the same as they were in the previous location, 9am to 4pm, four days a week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Cllr Philip Jackson, leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “It’s been a quick turnaround in the unit, and it looks fantastic! Friday is likely to be a really busy day for everyone – alongside this, there’s the Farmers’ Market in Riverhead Square too.

“Along with the other developments in the town centre, the redevelopment of Freshney Place is one of the largest single investments in the town’s history and underlines our long-term commitment to revitalising Grimsby for the benefit of the entire community.”

Amanda Austin, centre director at Freshney Place said: “We’re delighted to host the market during this transitional period and are looking forward to welcoming their customers. This move highlights Freshney Place’s role as a cornerstone of the town’s regeneration – not only a place to shop and meet friends, but a hub of community life.”

The transformation of Freshney Place is one of the key projects in Grimsby’s regeneration strategy. Once complete, the new space at the western end of Freshney Place will offer a contemporary, welcoming environment with upgraded facilities for businesses and shoppers and will be complemented by a new cinema and leisure spaces.

 

Image credit: North East Lincolnshire Council

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