Paddy's Markets

Paddy's Markets are located in Haymarket and Flemington and specialise in the sale of fruit, vegetables, fish, clothes and giftware.

The Flemington Paddy's Market is the larger site and specialises in fruit and vegetable sales.

In 1834, Governor of New South Wales General Richard Bourke moved the cattle, hay and grain markets to Campbell Street in the area now known as Haymarket.

Opposite the markets, a site that was a favourite with circuses resulted in a carnival atmosphere emerging, complete with sideshow attractions.

St Patrick's Bizarre in Banastre Street was Liverpool's original Paddy's Market.

A fruit market opened in the early 1890s on the former circus site and stallholders were asked to apply for space or leave the area.