St Nicholas Market

St Nicholas Market
The Exchange at dusk
Location within Bristol
General information
Location	The Exchange, Bristol, England
Coordinates	51°27′16″N2°35′37″W / 51.4544°N 2.5935°W / 51.4544; -2.5935
Construction started	1741
Completed	1743
Design and construction
Architect(s)	John Wood the Elder
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official name	The Market
Designated	8 January 1959
Reference no.	1202292

St Nicholas Market is a market in The Exchange on Corn Street in Bristol, England. ^[1] It is also home to the Bristol Farmers' Market, ^[2] the Nails Market, ^{[3] [4]} and the Slow Food Market, ^[5] all of which are located in front of the Exchange.

It was the location of the first Berni Inn in 1956, which became a large chain, at The Rummer, a historic pub. ^[6] In 1959 it was designated a Grade II* listed building. ^[7]

Gallery

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  Banner at the entrance to The Market
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  Shoppers in the farmers' market
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  Large ornate door to the entrance of The Exchange
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  A view of the arcade

See also

• Grade II* listed buildings in Bristol

References

1. "The Old City, St Nicholas Markets, Corn Street and The Nails". Bristol Link. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
2. "Corn Street farmers market, Bristol City Centre". Bristol Foodie. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
3. "St Nicholas Market". Visit Bristol. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
4. "History of St Nicholas markets". Bristol City Council. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
5. "Slow Food Market". Good Bristol. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
6. Butler, Jackie (29 August 2022). "Lost Bristol restaurant chain put prawn cocktail, steak and Black Forest gateau on the UK menu". Bristol Post. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
7. Historic England. "The Market (1202292)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 29 August 2025.

External links

• St Nicholas Markets, Bristol