Memorials & monuments · North East England
Grainger Market
In or near Newcastle upon Tyne.
Grainger Market is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Monument · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Grainger Market, the nearest railway station is Monument, located 0.2 km away. Entry is free, and the location is accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is NE1 5QN.
About
Grainger Market is a place of interest in the Scottish Lowlands. Built or established in 1835, it dates from the Georgian period. It sits within the Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Monument, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area NE1.
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Official information
Grainger Market is a historic market located in Newcastle upon Tyne, known for its unique stalls and vibrant atmosphere. Visitors can explore a variety of shops offering handmade goods, exotic foods, and fresh produce within a Grade I listed building.
From the Wikipedia article
Grainger Market is a covered market in Newcastle upon Tyne. It opened in 1835 as part of the 19th-century Neoclassical redevelopment of the city, Grainger Town. Designed by architect John Dobson, the market replaced older markets that were demolished during the construction of Grey Street. The market is home to over 100 businesses. The Grade I listed market is situated in the heart of the Newcastle city centre, adjacent to Grainger street. The market originally consisted of two main sections: the Eastern section, which functioned as a meat market laid out in a series of aisles, and the Western section, a large open hall that served as the vegetable market. The market is home to a small branch of Marks & Spencer, a market stall known as Marks and Spencer's Original Penny Bazaar, which opened in 1895.
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Background
History
Grainger's plans for the redevelopment of Newcastle's centre involved the demolition of the existing Flesh Market. Grainger, therefore, offered to build a new meat market and vegetable market. In his contract with the Development Corporation, Grainger would pay £15,000 in compensation for the vegetable market, and the Corporation would pay £36,290 toward constructing a new one. The vegetable market's foundations were made of local Kenton stone and were designed to resemble those of the Borghese Palace in Rome. The market was given an open-plan layout, 318 ft long, 57 ft wide and 40 ft high, with a timber roof supported by iron pillars. Both markets, in total, formed a footprint of over two…
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- Coordinates
- 54.9728, -1.6149
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE1 5QN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
- Phone
- 0191 211 5541
- Established
- 1835
- Nearest railway station
- Monument — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 9am–5.30pm; closed Sundays and Bank Holidays
- Official site
- www.ourgraingermarket.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w142322455 (ODbL)
- commons: Grainger Market - geograph.org.uk - 1769408.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Grainger Market (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grainger Market?
- Grainger Market is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE1 5QN), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- What is Grainger Market?
- Grainger Market is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grainger Market?
- The nearest railway station is Monument, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE1 5QN.
- When was Grainger Market built?
- Built or established in 1835.
- Is Grainger Market free to visit?
- Yes, Grainger Market is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grainger Market?
- The nearest railway station is Monument, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE1 5QN.