Street food market and family fun returns to Walsall

The ever-popular Continental Street Market returns to Walsall this week for a four-day visit. Another great selection of continental food and beverages promises to get the taste buds tingling and there’s quirky crafts for unique treats and gifts.

The touring pop up market will roll in to Park Street and The Bridge on Wednesday 16 March, bringing over twenty gazebo style stalls to line the streets for the four-day authentic street food and crafts experience. Regular and casual Walsall market traders are also being invited to pitch up on the extra days that the street market is in town.  So whether it’s sampling new tastes and foods from a variety of international vendors, or picking up your weekly essentials, Walsall Town Centre is the perfect place to ‘shop local’.

Visitors to the town on Saturday 19 March will also be able to enjoy the latest “We Are Walsall” free family event. Spring-theme dancing fairies, wandering stilt walkers and hula-hoopers will be performing to the sounds of live music.  You may even spot the feisty animatronic dragon who will be prowling the streets.  You can also try your hand at a crafty workshop in the Saddlers Centre or pop outside the centre to The Bridge to see a display of birds of prey.  Amongst others, you’ll meet Lola the Chilean Blue Eagle and Taffy the Harris Hawk, who are all friends of ‘Boris the Hawk’ who has become a familiar sight in town, keeping the local pigeons at bay. 

Councillor Adrian Andrew Deputy Leader of Walsall Council said:

“We’re really pleased to be welcoming the Continental Street Market back to the heart of the town. 

"The uncertain times of COVID have been tough for businesses and for families in Walsall but the ongoing efforts to rejuvenate our high streets and town centre are continuing at pace.  The busy street market and the free ‘We Are Walsall’ family event will certainly bring a buzz to the town.

"It’s great that we can build on the optimism of the lifting of restrictions, bringing together opportunities for people to revisit local shops, try new foods and culinary experiences and join in with some family fun too.  There’s a lot to enjoy in Walsall this week!” 

Notes to editors

• Walsall Council is hosting The Continental Street Market in the town centre. The four-day event which is from Wednesday 16 March – Saturday 19 March.
• The Continental Street Market is operated by RR Events and operates in large towns and cities across the UK to share the sights, sounds and smells of the continent, and quality artisan produce.
• Regular and casual market traders can find out about additional trading days by visiting bit.ly/WalsallMarkets or by calling the Markets Team on 01922 652300.
• The ‘We Are Walsall’ campaign has helped to bring people back to Walsall and its High Streets, showing first-hand that businesses, food, leisure offers and local landmarks are ready to be explored and enjoyed once more, as COVID-19 restrictions lift.