Wesley Hill Market
A weekly Saturday market at Wesley Hill that describes itself as Victoria's oldest continuously-running market.
About this market
Wesley Hill Market describes itself as Victoria's oldest continuously-running market. It trades every Saturday, year-round, from 9am until 1pm at 149 Pyrenees Highway, Castlemaine, and it is run by the Wesley Hill committee.
Every Saturday, with no season off
Because the market runs every Saturday of the year, there is no need to plan around a monthly calendar. The stall list covers fresh fruit and vegetables, chai and coffee, hand-crafted bread, sweet treats, plants and books, along with handcrafted jewellery, crystals and what the market calls various unique items.
The organisers say the market is built on inclusion, friendliness and a relaxed atmosphere. It is meant to be a community space as much as a place to shop.
Market at a glance
Parking and street names before you go
The address is 149 Pyrenees Highway, and the venue is also known by the names Duke Street and Midland Highway. The hall's own site describes the place as having a long, rich and sometimes confusing history when it explains the multiple street names, so use the market's address or a map pin rather than a street name alone.
There is a car park on Wallace Street, but it can fill up early. Street parking is available on Duke Street, Van Heurck Street and Wallace Street, and the site advises caution near the main road.
Castlemaine is a goldfields town about 123 km north-west of Melbourne by road and 39 km from Bendigo. It had a population of 7,506 at the 2021 census. The town began as a gold rush boomtown in 1851 and was proclaimed a city in 1965, and it is home to the Theatre Royal, described as the oldest continuously operating theatre in mainland Australia.
The hall's own site admits the street address has several names, because the location is known as Pyrenees Highway, Duke Street and Midland Highway.
Stallholders can book through the market manager at [email protected], and the market also posts news on Facebook and Instagram.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Wesley Hill Market on?
- The market runs every Saturday, year-round, from 9am until 1pm.
- Where do I park at Wesley Hill Market?
- There is a car park on Wallace Street, but it can fill up early. Street parking is also available on Duke Street, Van Heurck Street and Wallace Street.
- How do I book a stall at Wesley Hill Market?
- The market manager handles stall bookings. You can email [email protected] or call 0418 117 953.
- What are Wesley Hill Market opening hours?
- Every Saturday, 9am to 1pm. The market is at Castlemaine, VIC.
- What time does Wesley Hill Market open?
- 9am to 1pm on the days it trades.