Darlington Market's 15 traders that have either closed or relocated

New stalls and events have appeared over the past year as part of expansion works, however, sadly, some established and historic businesses have also left. 

Six 'street food' traders opened when the market was revamped in August 2021, but only two (Spud Gun and Manao Thai) from the existing launch now remain. 

But several traders have left in recent months, either relocating to elsewhere in the town or ceasing trading all together, however the market's owners MAM insists there are others lined up to replace them.

Here's a round up of all the businesses that have left the market: 

Mulholland and Son - ceased trading 

Mulholland and Sons had served inside the market for decades (Image: The Northern Echo)

The Savoury Cafe - now located downstairs in the Cornmill Centre 

Julie's Darlington - now located upstairs in the Cornmill Centre 

The Sweet Shop has relocated to elsewhere in the town (Image: The Northern Echo)

The Sweet Shop - now located upstairs in the Cornmill Centre 

Hannigan's Shoe Repairs - now located upstairs in the Cornmill Centre  

The key-cutting and shoe repair service is now in the Cornmill Centre (Image: The Northern Echo)

Sew Fabrics Darlington - now located on Northumberland Street, Darlington 

Shanie At Sixteen barbers - now located in Middleton St George 

The Record Shed - now located at Durham Market

IL Cappuccino - ceased trading 

IL Cappuccino cafe closed in September 2021 (Image: Stuart Boulton)

Millets – now located in Northgate

Fenwick’s butchers - ceased trading

Darlington Market is now appealing to local traders to move into the stall formerly occupied by Fenwick’s Family Butcher’s (Image: The Northern Echo)

'Street food' stalls

Yorkie Wrap Co

Fresco Pizza 

Taste of Budapest

What’s Your Beef 

Despite the closures MAM says it is working to introduce the new traders in the coming weeks.

A spokesman said: "Darlington Markets continues to attract high quality traders, and two brilliant new arrivals will be announced shortly including a new tenant taking up the space occupied by Taste of Budapest who are in the process of preparing for their launch as soon as October.”

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