Thing to do
Elizabeth Quay
A riverside precinct in the centre of Perth with public art, a footbridge, a water park, restaurants and ferries across the Swan River to South Perth.
Fremantle Markets
A heritage market hall in central Fremantle, open Friday to Sunday, with around 150 stalls of crafts, fashion, street food and fresh produce.
At a glance
- Type
- Heritage market
- Area
- Fremantle, Perth, Australia
- Official site
- fremantlemarkets.com.au
Good to know
- Street food
- Fresh produce
- Weekend and public holiday trading
- Multiple entrances
Why we recommend it
Fremantle Markets have traded from the same building on the corner of South Terrace and Henderson Street since the late 1890s. Construction began in 1897, to designs by the architects Joseph Herbert Eales and Charles Oldham, and the building is one of only two surviving municipal market buildings in Western Australia. It has been on the state heritage register since 1993.
The market is split into two parts. The main hall is a maze of stalls selling locally made gifts, fashion from independent designers, vintage clothing, homewares and accessories, with at least 150 stalls in total. The Yard, which occupies what was once the service yard and stables where horse-drawn carts delivered produce, is where you will find fruit and vegetables, bread, flowers and groceries, along with street food stalls cooking dishes from around the world.
The markets are open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and on Monday public holidays. Visit Fremantle lists The Yard as opening from 8am and the main hall from 9am, with both closing at 6pm. Bargain hunters can wait until closing time, when fruit and vegetables in The Yard are sold at a discount.
The market works for most visitors. Families can graze their way through the food stalls, and those looking for a souvenir will find plenty of Western Australian gifts with a seaside theme. It is also a practical stop for self-caterers staying in Fremantle who want fresh produce for the weekend. You can walk in from South Terrace, Parry Street, William Street or Henderson Street.
The markets are in central Fremantle, so they slot easily into a day exploring the port city alongside Fremantle Prison, the WA Maritime Museum on Victoria Quay and the cafes of South Terrace. The building itself is part of the appeal, with its 1890s facade and the converted stable yard behind it. As the markets only trade from Friday to Sunday and on Monday public holidays, time a Fremantle day trip for the end of the week if they are on your list. Ferries from Perth and Rottnest Island services both use Victoria Quay, so the markets also make a good stop before or after a boat trip.
Fremantle Markets FAQs
When are Fremantle Markets open?
They open on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday public holidays. The Yard opens from 8am and the main hall from 9am, both closing at 6pm.
Where are Fremantle Markets?
On the corner of South Terrace and Henderson Street in central Fremantle, with entrances on South Terrace, Parry Street, William Street and Henderson Street.
How many stalls are there?
There are at least 150 stalls.
Is there food at the markets?
Yes. The Yard has street food stalls with dishes from around the world, plus fresh fruit, vegetables and bread.
How old is the market building?
Construction began in 1897 and it is one of only two surviving municipal market buildings in Western Australia.
What can I buy?
Locally made gifts, independent fashion, vintage clothing, homewares, accessories and fresh produce.
What is nearby?
Fremantle Prison, the WA Maritime Museum and the cafes of South Terrace are all in central Fremantle.
Is there a cheap time to buy produce?
Yes. Fruit and vegetables in The Yard are discounted at closing time.