A new market recently opened in the Baltic Triangle is proving popular with shoppers eager to discover products on offer from its eclectic mix of traders, artists and businesses.

Billed as a champion of individuality, Red Brick Market on Beaufort Street allows traders to open stalls without the need to physically operate them.

Shoppers choose their items, which each have a price tag displaying the seller’s name, before paying at one central front desk operated by owner Chris Day and his team.

Units and wall spaces start from £50 per week and include all rates and charges, with the venue taking no commission on any items sold.

Alongside retail spaces, Red Brick Market also has flexible units for workshops, artist studios and non-selling businesses with short leases and basic rents, while further extra space is being used to offer training courses.

Chris says: “The whole idea is to help small businesses. Shops come with massive price tags, business rates and long leases but we try to mitigate as many of the risks as we can for sellers.

Chris Day, owner, Red Brick Market. Picture by Jason Roberts.

“Our staff and central payments desk really set us apart, traders don’t have to man their own businesses, so people with kids, jobs and other responsibilities can have a go at setting themselves up and visiting whenever they like.

“We are already seeing thousands of people visiting each week to check out what our traders have got on offer.

“We’ve been told ‘it’s like walking through Etsy, but you can check out the quality of any product before you buy it’, which is amazing.

“From fashion lovers to music enthusiasts and homeware aficionados, there really is something for everyone and we can’t wait to welcome more traders and customers through the door.

“It’s one of those places you walk in and go ‘wow’ with a totally eclectic mix of old and new, things you wouldn’t get on the high street, and pretty much locally sourced – much of it handmade – by local people.

“We’re really proud of what’s been created here and are looking forward to seeing everyone flourish.”

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