Bury Market Welcomes 1,200 Coach Parties in a Year of Shopping Nostalgia
Bury’s historic market attracted 1,200 coach trips last year, showcasing its charm and popularity among shoppers.
Bury, Greater Manchester, UK, Bury Market, Shopping, Tourism
Bury: Last year, Bury’s market saw a big jump in coach trips. On average, 23 groups rolled into town each week. That’s pretty impressive!
In total, nearly 1,200 coach parties visited, bringing shoppers from places like Truro and Aberdeen. That’s a 7.15% increase from 2023, which was already up 15% from 2022.
Bury Council is thrilled about this surge. They say it shows just how popular the town’s historic market really is.
Exciting news: Bury Market is in the running for Britain’s Favourite Market again in 2025! November was the busiest month, with 187 coach visits, followed closely by October.
September also saw a good number of visitors, with 131 coach arrivals. Wednesdays turned out to be the most popular day for these trips.
According to the council, most coaches came from Sheffield, with others from Preston, Liverpool, Llandudno, and Stoke-on-Trent. Coun Charlotte Morris mentioned that Bury Market is known for its great atmosphere and variety of stalls.
She added that they’re investing millions to keep the market a beloved spot for years to come. It’s actually the third busiest shopping area in Greater Manchester, right after the Arndale and Trafford Centre.
For the Britain’s Favourite Market award, over 40,000 votes were cast by the public. It’s organized by the National Association of British Market Authorities as part of the Great British Market Awards 2025.
The top 10 markets include Bury Market, Chelmsford Indoor Market, and several others. A panel of experts will decide the winner, which will be announced at the NABMA conference in Birmingham on January 30.