Welcome home - Middleton Market returns to gardens
1 February 2012
Middleton Market has returned home to its original base at
Middleton Gardens following the completion of the majority of the
town square.
Traders were relocated to a temporary site at Fountain Street
during the £2million refurbishment of the gardens which has created
more green space and seating for visitors to enjoy as part of the
regeneration of the town.
Over 45 stalls are now settling in to the improved space and
it’s hoped more will follow once word spreads about the new look
town centre.
Councillor Neil Emmott, Chair of Middleton Township said:
"It’s wonderful to see it return to its rightful place.
Our bustling market gives the town a real buzz and supports other
businesses by bringing visitors into the town. With the gardens
nearing completion people can now see how fantastic the area looks
and creates a space that local people deserve. I’m sure visitors
will be impressed.”
The Middleton Gardens refurbishment is the latest part of the
town’s regeneration which in addition to the market, includes a new
transport interchange, the Middleton Arena and Tesco Extra.