Respecting the past. Shaping the future.
Kingston Ancient Market has long been part of Kingston’s identity. For generations, it has been a place of trade, exchange and everyday life, woven into the fabric of the town.
Our vision is to build on that legacy, creating a renewed Kingston Market that feels contemporary and exciting while remaining deeply respectful of its history and character.
Appointed by the Royal Borough of Kingston following a formal tender, Between The Bridges is working closely with the Council, each sharing a joint focus on heritage, community engagement and the long-term future of the market.
Independent traders at the heart
Independent traders have always been central to the story of Kingston Market and they will remain central to its future.
From fresh produce and street food to makers, creatives and specialist traders, the market will champion quality, originality and diversity. It will provide space for established traders alongside new voices, supporting a rich and varied offer that reflects Kingston’s character.
Seasonal and themed markets will compliment this mix, keeping the market feeling familiar yet constantly evolving.
A place to come together
At its core, Kingston Ancient Market has always been about people and that will never change.
The future market will be inclusive, welcoming and full of energy. A place that reflects Kingston’s diversity and creativity, supports local enterprise and continues the long tradition of the market as a shared space for the town.
Kingston Ancient Market is a place with history and a future shaped with care.
Our vision
We see Kingston Market as an evolution, not a departure.
The aim is to create a modern market that feels open, welcoming and full of life, while retaining the spirit that has always made markets important to communities. A place shaped by food, culture and independent traders, where people can gather, explore and spend time together from morning through to evening.
By blending tradition with new ideas, Kingston Market will honour what has come before while creating something that works for today’s Kingston and for generations to come.
Delivered by an experienced team
Kingston Ancient Market will be delivered by a team with extensive experience creating and operating some of London’s most successful markets, festivals and public spaces.
The team’s background includes the delivery of destinations such as Between The Bridges on the South Bank, Venn Street Market in Clapham, Southbank Christmas Market and Riverside East in Stratford, alongside major London events including Brockwell Live, Winterville, South Facing Festival, BST Hyde Park.
Across these projects, the team has worked in high-profile, well-loved and historically significant settings, taking a careful and considered approach to how places evolve over time.
This experience brings a deep understanding of how to create welcoming, well-run markets that support independent traders, celebrate food and culture and sit comfortably within their surroundings. It also reflects a long-standing commitment to stewardship, recognising the responsibility that comes with shaping places that matter to local communities.
Together, the team brings the knowledge, care and experience needed to guide Kingston Market into its next chapter, respecting its past while helping it thrive in the future.