Birkenhead Market

Birkenhead Market is great, they have everything that you could need in amongst a labyrinth of stalls that are situated in a large indoor space, and a smaller outdoor space.
They have a clothing section with shops to suit all shoppers, from shell suit shops to dress shops, fabric shops and shoe shops. They have a huge food section with butchers, fishmongers, a bakery, and tin stalls. They also have booksellers, computer games shops, mobile phone shops, pound shops and music shops.
They have a flea market once a week in which anyone can pay £9 for a stall and go to sell their wares and their unwanted junk, although you are not allowed to sell new or fake goods when you rent a stall here. The market has a friendly, community atmosphere, and it’s quite a nice place…
Other than the toilets which are one of the most stagnant places I’ve ever been in my life!

I am pleased to see Birkenhead Market has received some good reviews and a high star rating; I had thought I would need to fly the flag and battle this case. The market is not glamorous– what markets are?- and it can appear a little grotty, from the outside anyway, and a little unappealing. It attracts a certain clientele: bargain shoppers predominantly and lots of older people who have grown up with this sort of shopping experience and have remained loyal customers over the years. I myself was originally introduced to this market by my nan many years ago, I’d be about three or four and she would take me to get a packet of prawns (wrapped like chips in newspaper) which we would scoff on the bus home– what other passengers thought I dread to think. but as nan says «Well??». She still visits that fishmongers. My granddad too remains loyal, travelling all the way just to purchase his favourite sweets!
There is a great range of stalls haberdashery, books, hobbies and collectors, fruit and veg, florists, clothes, homeware; pretty much everything! You just need to get in and have a good mooch. The staff are pleasant throughout the market, all very welcoming and grateful for your custom which is nice. The prices are cheap and deals can be made.
The market is close to the main shopping centre and has easy connections to public transport:
Conway Park Station and Birkenhead Central Train station are both nearby as is Birkenhead bus station which ahs connections to Chester and the Wirral as well as Liverpool

I love markets. Every time I see one I have to dash in and check out all the cool little shops and stalls. Birkenhead Market rates pretty high on my list of markets that I’ve visited so far.
One of the reasons I like this particular market so much is that it’s very clean and well lit. I hate markets that are damp, cold, and poorly lit.
Also, this market seems to offer quite a good variety of little shops from green grocers and fruit stands to fabric shops and clothing stores with cheap but fashionable clothing.
My only regret about my visit to Birkenhead Market was that I really didn’t have enough time to full appreciate the experience. I’m definitely going back there again soon

Birkenhead Market nestles in the centre of the town and offers the very best of both worlds with its spacious modern indoor market hall and the friendly bustling traditional outdoor market offering bargains and variety. It boasts over 300 indoor and outdoor stalls, including two nationally acclaimed fishmongers and lies in the heart of the town — with the new bus station right outside. The Market is close to a number of large open car parks and is as diverse and popular as ever.
Although the traders have retained the essence of a market, a great deal of attention has been paid to the appearance and service being offered, resulting in a constant improvement programme which is clear to see. There is a balance to the range of traders on offer.
If you’re ever in Birkenhead, I would recommend a visit to the market as it’s got that originality and traditional atmosphere associated with it.

Originally opened in 1835, Birkenhead Market in its present form (the original having burned down — both in 1969 and, finally, in 1974) is a mostly charmless building, constructed in that weird ‘brick-​pagoda’ style favoured by early 80s architects. That being said, although you won’t be there for the sight-​seeing, the range of stalls — both inside and out — is excellent, and with prices to match. Particular bargains are to be had along the fresh produce aisle, where the fruit and veg is as good as anywhere else in the borough, but cheaper than even the more aggressively low-​pricing supermarkets. Nearest parking is to the left of the bus terminus (between Conway St and Claughton Rd — in front of ‘Wilkinson’s store). Whatever you’re looking for, Birkenhead Market probably has a stall selling it. The only downside, is that there aren’t enough layout maps around the place showing you where everything is. You can look at the market’s own website, but the links aren’t always maintained and up to date.