The Best Markets on the Northern Beaches

Every week come rain, hail or shine, the Northern Beaches puts on a feast for the eyes and tastebuds with their diverse range of Northern Beaches markets.

Whether you rely on a weekly farmers' market to stock up on fresh fruit and veg for the week or love to peruse handmade crafts and locally made homewares, the Northern Beaches markets are guaranteed to supply the goods. Here are the best ones to visit to brighten up your week.

The Best Markets on the Northern Beaches

1. The Beaches Market

One of the most famous markets on the Northern Beaches, the Beaches Market has been welcoming local Beaches artisans as well as traders from Country NSW since 2011 who sell their handmade wares, fresh fruit and veg, organic honey, fine jewellery, artisan breads and more throughout the month. 

Location and Times: 
The Beaches Market @Palmy: Governor Phillip Park, Palm Beach on the 4th Sunday of the month, 9 am - 3 pm
Dee Why Lighthouse Market: Meriton Square, Dee Why on the 1st Sunday of the month, 9 am - 2 pm

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2. Mona Vale Markets (Formerly Frenchs Forest Markets)

Formerly known as the Frenchs Forest Organic Markets, Mona Vale Markets is relatively new on the scene after moving from French Forest, but you can still expect the same fresh and delicious goods!

From fresh seasonal produce to gourmet indulgences, farm-fresh meats, and organic trinkets, Mona Vale Markets are a great place to wander through on a lazy Sunday morning, and it's undoubtedly one of the best markets on the Northern Beaches in our book. 

Location: Pittwater RSL, 82 Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale 
Times: Every Sunday from 8.30 am to 1 pm

3. The Organic Food Markets Beaches Farmers Market

Known as The Beaches Farmers Market, this is a must-visit for any local lover of all things produce, gifting, and beyond. Held every Friday at Rat Park Stadium, this is a must-add to your roster of Northern Beaches markets! 

Location: Rat Park Stadium, 1472 Pittwater Rd, North Narrabeen
Times: Every Friday from 8 am to 1 pm

4. St Ives Showground Market

St Ives Showground Market is not technically on the Beaches but definitely deserves a spot on our list of the best markets on the Northern Beaches!

A great Saturday market to start your weekend off right, the St Ives Showground Market has all the usual suspects, including Certified Organic Foods, freshly baked bread and patisseries, French delicacies, scrumptious doughnuts, and maybe even a roaming performer or two.

Location: St Ives Showground, Mona Vale Road, St Ives
Hours: Every Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm

5. Berry Reserve Market

Another waterfront market on the Beaches, the Berry Reserve Market is held on the banks of the stunning Narrabeen Lagoon and offers a fantastic range of arts and crafts, plants and flowers, fresh foods, and even some good quality bric-a-brac.

Bring the kids along on the 3^rd Sunday of the month, grab a coffee, and wander the morning away along the waterfront.

Location: Berry Reserve, 1417 Pittwater Road, Narrabeen
Times: The 3rd Sunday of every month from 9 am to 4 pm

6. Seaforth Markets

If you're out and about in Seaforth on a Sunday, pop into the Seaforth Markets for some fresher-than-fresh goodies.

The Seaforth Markets are run by Balgowlah RSL and welcome hundreds of market-goers all vying for Certified Organic foods, yummy baked goods, 

Location: Balgowlah RSL car park, 30/38 Ethel St, Seaforth
Times: Sundays from 8 am to 12.30 pm

7. Manly Markets

Held every Saturday and Sunday in the heart of bustling Manly, Manly Markets is an institution on the Northern Beaches and definitely worth crossing the Bridge to check out.

Fresh food purveyors, emerging designers, artisans, and more are at Manly Markets every weekend just waiting to reveal their latest design or fresh produce haul. 

Location: Manly Corso
Times: Every Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm (September- April), 9 am - 4.30 pm (May-August)

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