2nd Sunday of the month
Open to the public between 9am and 1pm
Venue: Lenham Square, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent ME17 2PG
Set in the picturesque square in the village Lenham’s Market was granted its original Market Charter by King John in 1206. The current market started in 2000 and operates on the second Sunday of every month.
The market offers an assortment of delicious seasonal produce, grown and sourced in the local area. You can pick everything up from seasonal fruit and vegetables, to fresh meats, fish and bread with specialties such as cheese, chutneys and game.
It also has a good selection of craft stalls including soaps, candles and wood products.
Why not make a day of it when you come to Lenham, if you are lucky you might spot Lenham’s very own Town Crier who often makes an appearance. Most of the local shops open on market day. There are two pubs, tea rooms, antique rooms and a fish bar.
Lenham Country Market was a finalist in the Best UK Market category of the Farm Shop and Deli Awards 2018 and was announced as a finalist in the Best Farmers Market Category of the Farm Retail Association 2020 awards.
Back in the Summer 2022 Lenham Country Market was filmed for the BBC1 programme The Farmers Country Showdown. The programme follows two of the stallholders from the market and also at the Market itself. The Lenham Country Market episode on the BBC1 Farmers Country Showdown was first shown on Monday 23 January 2023 at 2.15 but is now available to watch on catch up. The link is here : BBC One – The Farmers’ Country Showdown, Series 7, Lenham Farmers’ Market
In June 2023 Lenham Country Market was announced as the Gold Winner in the Food and Drink Market Category of The Taste of Kent Awards 2023.
In May 2024 Lenham Country Market was announced as a Finalist in the Taste of Kent Awards 2024 Food and Drink Market Category and was announced as the Bronze Winner in the Food and Drink Market Category of The Taste of Kent Awards 2024
In October 2024 Lenham Country Market was announced as a Finalist in the Farm Retail Association Farmers Market of the Year Award.
In March 2025 Lenham Country Market was announced as the Winner of the Farm Retail Association Farmers Market of the Year Award
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The next Lenham Country Market is due to take place on Sunday 8th February 2026.
Here’s a list of the stallholders who attended Lenham Country Market on Sunday 11th January 2026. We celebrated Lenham Country Market 25th birthday at the October 2025 Market :
Wattie Wicks – scented candles, diffusers and wax melts
* Guest Stall – Gaaga’s Sauces – sauces and marinades *
Valentins – doughnuts, sausage rolls, artisan breads and more
Cuppa – hot drinks to take away
My Farmers Market – jams, marmalades and chutney
Sweet Pea Bakery – traditional cakes by the slice
Stour Valley Game and Meat – game/meats and sausages and pies
The French Deli – cheeses, deli items and garlic
Botterells – fresh fish
Miss Dots – dog treats
Brays Bees – local honey
Tea 23 – loose teas and coffees
Harley House – locally distilled gins, vodka and more
Perry Court Farm – seasonal fruit and vegetables
Updated: Sandra 5pm Monday 12th January 2026
Some stallholders are a bit poorly at present and some are taking a slightly extended New Year break. Some of the regular stallholders have confirmed they will be back at the February Market
We would like to encourage customers visiting Lenham Country Market to follow these guidelines:
Please take care:
Form orderly queues where necessary or come back to that stall later
Respect other people in wanting you to keep your distance
Most stallholders accept contactless card payment or cash
LENHAM COUNTRY MARKET DATES FOR 2026:
Sunday 11 January
Sunday 8 February
Sunday 8 March
Sunday 12 April
Sunday 10 May
Sunday 14 June
Sunday 12 July
Sunday 9 August
Sunday 13 September
Sunday 11 October
Sunday 8 November
Sunday 13 December
LENHAM COUNTRY MARKET AND LOCKDOWN
Lenham Country Market reopened on Sunday 9th August 2020 in Lenham Square following the Lockdown. Social distancing measures had been put in place with more space between the stalls with a hand sanitizing area at the Fish and Chip shop entrance to the car park. Stallholders also accepted contactless card payments with the Market being open to the public between 9am and 1pm.
Everyone keep safe and keep well and thank you for your support
