Watch as traders from Shrewsbury's award-winning market explain just what makes it so special
Traders at a Shropshire market which has won a top national award once more have had their say on what makes it so special.
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Shrewsbury Market Hall was named 'Britain's Favourite' at the 2025 Great British Market Awards in Birmingham, retaining its crown from 2023 and 2024.
The market has now won the coveted title four times during the past seven years - also winning in 2018.
Traders were celebrating this week, and the Shropshire Star headed along to find out what makes things tick.
They hailed the atmosphere and the “eclectic” mix of stalls, with one even saying she’d had a visitor from Las Vegas.
Ian Thorpe, the manager of the market, said: “I’ve been in the role since May and I know the legacy. This is the fourth time we’ve won it now so it’s great to carry that on.
“When you think about it, the quality of the traders we’ve got here, that’s where the confidence comes from.”
The market’s tenant liaison manager Amy Williams added: "To win Britain’s Favourite Market for an unprecedented third year running and a record fourth time is truly amazing, we’re delighted.
"Every year the competition for the title gets tougher. All credit goes to our incredible traders, who make Shrewsbury Market Hall such an exciting and unique place to visit, and to all our staff who work tirelessly to help make the market special and ensure it continues to evolve.”
