Traders move into units inside Great Yarmouth's new market

Construction of the second phase of the town's multi-million-pound market building was completed at the end of September.

Last Tuesday, long-running chip stall Dearnos opened inside Unit 28, and Ros's Fruit and Veg began trading from Unit 29 today (November 13).

James Rose, from Dearno's, said he wants to "make the move work".

James Rose (left) said he is feeling very positive about moving his chip stall inside the town's new market. Picture - James Weeds (Image: James Weeds)"Footfall is increasing around the town centre and customers have found us no problem," he said.

"We closed for a few days to get things sorted, but we've got the new unit to how we like it and things have been really positive."

people queuing for chips and fruit and veg at the new market building. Picture - James Weeds (Image: James Weeds)Mr Rose said "minor touches" - including external signage - will be added to his unit over the coming weeks.

"I can't talk enough about how the council has worked with us during the entire process," he said.

"If ever we had any issues, they helped solve it.

"We're very happy to be here."

Ros's Fruit and Veg has now moved to Unit 29 inside Great Yarmouth's new market building. Picture - James Weeds (Image: James Weeds)Two other chip stalls - Docwra's and Carr's - are said to be moving into their new units later in the week.

Construction of a new "lighter and brighter" marketplace began in April 2021, with the first phase completed in June 2022.

Dearnos former market stall (right) on Great Yarmouth marketplace. Picture - James Weeds (Image: James Weeds)The second phase's canopy area opened several weeks ago, allowing visitors to take a look at the 12 new stalls. There is also space at the front for pop-up traders and a covered seating area.

Still to come in the town centre is landscaping by the market square, which will include more trees and seating areas, and the regeneration of the Palmers building into a library and education centre, which will be named The Place.

The construction of the new market area has caused some controversy, with some long-established traders choosing not to relocate to the new structure and an ongoing investigation into the cause of delays throughout the construction.

Ros's Fruit and Veg's former market stall on Great Yarmouth marketplace. Picture - James Weeds (Image: James Weeds)