We offer trading pitches in several of our parks and green spaces. Trading can provide vibrancy and interest in our parks, and help to boost the local economy.
Pitch trading means selling goods such as food, drinks or other items in a park or council-owned open space.
To trade from a pitch in one of our parks, you need to complete an application form.
Trading pitch prices
A trading pitch costs £262.50 per month, with a minimum 3-month contract (£787.50 in total).
You will need to pay a £52.50 application fee for each application.
Applications for an ice cream pitch are subject to a bid process.
Pitch locations
Trading pitches are available in several of our parks and green spaces.
We offer licenses for non-catering pitches, mobile refreshment pitches and ice cream pitches.
Select a topic below to find available pitches in our parks:
| Location | Pitch number |
|---|---|
| Parade Gardens pitch 1 | PG1 |
| Parade Gardens pitch 2 | PG2 |
| Parade Gardens Collonades pitch 1 | CL1 |
| Parade Gardens Collonades pitch 2 | CL2 |
| Royal Victoria Park (bandstand area) | RVP1 |
| Location | Pitch number |
|---|---|
| Haycombe Cemetery | HC1 |
| Linear Park | LP1 |
| Sydney Gardens kiosk | SYD1 |
| Sydney Gardens play area, pitch 1 | SYD2 |
| Sydney Gardens play area, pitch 2 | SYD3 |
| Queen Square | QS1 |
| Location | Pitch number |
|---|---|
| Sandpits Play Area | IC1 |
| Queen Square (must be a bicycle or similar small stand, as there is no vehicular access) | QS2 |
Other locations
We will also consider applications for other parks:
- Brickfields Open Space
- Firs Field
- Green Park
- Kelson Field River Park
- Pigeon Park
- Weston Recreation Ground
If you are interested in setting up a trading pitch in one of these locations or want to set up a pitch in a different park or green space, please specify the location in your application form. We will then consider whether the stated location is appropriate and will contact you to let you know if the location is suitable.
Guidelines and opening hours
Businesses operating on a trading pitch in one of our parks need to follow several guidelines.
Businesses must:
- operate within trading hours similar to shops in the immediate vicinity
- follow food safety guidelines
- follow gas and electricity health and safety regulations
You cannot sell or serve alcohol in our parks.
We will not normally grant consent for the sale of goods or services that conflict with those provided by nearby shops or nearby trading pitches.
You will need to send us details of the design and appearance of your stand, which we will need to approve. We will monitor the condition of all pitches regularly to ensure that required standards are maintained.
You can view the full terms and conditions on our park trading pitch guidelines page.
Apply for a trading pitch
You can apply for a park trading pitch through our online form: