The Barnes Farmers Market, famous for its artisan foods, fine meats and fresh produce, has been named among the best in the country.

The market has taken place every week for over 20 years – even during the pandemic – and placed at number eight in a list of the 20 of the best markets that are worth visiting this Spring.

The market on the Essex House Surgery site, Station Rd, takes place every Saturday.

You can find organic and free range meats from Somerset and Nottinghamshire, fresh fish from Dorset, fruit and veg from Kent, fine bakery products, luxury cheeses and homemade apple juices to name but a few.

The market has taken place every week for over 20 years – even during the pandemic. Credit: http://www.barnesfarmersmarket.co.uk/market.html.

The ranking was developed by Hello Fresh, who said: "Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the UK's freshest produce, with farmers and horticulturists gathering in their local area to sell their finest stock.

"Not only can you find the best produce at farmers markets, but you can also make a day of it by trying delicious foods and even visiting the local village or town, which is why they're becoming more popular.

"The locavore trend, which is someone who only eats produce that has been sourced locally, has become popular in the UK, with searches for the trend increasing 21% in the last year."

The market on the Essex House Surgery site, Station Rd, takes place every Saturday. Credit: http://www.barnesfarmersmarket.co.uk/market.html.

Mimi Morley, Senior Chef at HelloFresh, said: "Typically, farmers markets sell a huge variety of meats, fruit and vegetables. This is because it's fresh produce grown and nurtured in the UK and picked by the highest quality producers before heading to the market.

"Some of the finest meat cuts can be found amongst the trade stands. So, why not make a succulent sirloin steak with your favourite sauce and chips. Or make a classic chicken roast dinner when you head back home from the market."

The top five in the list of markets was headed by the ones in Winchester, Truro, Edinburgh, Blackheath and Taunton.

You can find organic and free range meats from Somerset and Nottinghamshire, fresh fish from Dorset, fruit and veg from Kent, fine bakery products, luxury cheeses and homemade apple juices to name but a few. Credit: http://www.barnesfarmersmarket.co.uk/market.html.

The current list of stallholders at Barnes includes Bake Empire, Big Wheel Cheese, Brevevita Wines, Butlers Catering, Cake Hole, Celtic Bakers, Gelatorino, Gilcombe Farm, Jeffersons Brewery, Kaffee Culture.

Also on the menu are La Tua Pasta, Le Petit Moulin Traiteur, Meatsmiths, Old Chapel Fudge, Oliviers Bakery, Pasta di Julia, Perry Court Farm, the Portland Scallop Company, Ringden Farm, Romeo Jones,     Sotamayo & Sons, Sushi At Home, The Hellenic Deli, The Olive Bar, The Tomato Stall, Mr Truffle, and Wild Country Organics.