Between the Bridges

Between The Bridges has been appointed by Kingston Council as the new operator for Kingston Ancient Market from 1 April 2025. 

Between The Bridges is a leading UK market operator, with experience managing street markets and exciting events across the capital, including the Southbank ‘Between The Bridges’ market, Clapham’s Venn Street Market and Winterville. The team brings a unique blend of creative and hospitality expertise alongside extensive market and site management.

Between The Bridges’ appointment marks a new operating model for Kingston Ancient Market as they will manage all activity at Kingston Ancient Market, including the street trading market and Ancient Market House. This change looks to reinvigorate the space, support traders and local enterprise, boost the local community and cultural offering, and drive increased footfall. 

This appointment delivers on Council priorities to revitalise a town centre asset, benefit local communities and local enterprise, celebrate local heritage and culture, support a fairerv society, and address commitments to climate change challenges. 

Proposals

With a seasoned team of professionals, Between the Bridges will seek to transform the market into a vibrant, distinctive venue that fosters a strong sense of community. 

Key elements of the proposal include:

• Installation of new market stalls to modernize trading facilities.

• Relocation of the existing statue to improve spatial dynamics.

• Refurbishment of the Market House to accommodate a new Class E restaurant/café use.

• Creation of an external seating area to support the restaurant and market activities.

• Provision of new waste storage facilities to improve operational efficiency.

• Construction of basement-level public WCs beneath the square to enhance visitor amenities.