Sydney Paddy's Markets

    Sydney's Paddy's Markets is a commercial enterprise that has two large markets in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Sydney's Paddy's Markets are located in Haymarket and Flemington and specialise in the sale of fruit, vegetables, fish, clothes and giftware.

    The Haymarket Sydney's Paddy's Markets is also located in Haymarket, beside Chinatown and is more like a traditional flea market, specialising in cheap imported clothes, giftware and also has a small section for fresh fruit, vegetables and seafood. Sydney's Paddy's Markets Haymarket site also sells souvenirs which makes it popular with tourists.

    The Flemington Paddy's Market is the larger site and specialises in fruit and vegetable sales. The market is the primary delivery service of these products for Sydney. The market has a wholesale sales section that caters to larger business and general sales to the public at the Sydney's Paddy's Markets. Sydney Markets is the central marketplace for Sydney's farmers to sell their fresh produce. Sydney's Markets also has Sydney Flower Market, that is the central provider of flowers to NSW and ACT florists. On weekends, Sydney's Paddy's Markets feature clothes, gifts and souvenirs. There is also Paddy's Swap and Sell Market, where vendors set up a sales stand selling a range of secondhand goods.

History of Paddy’s Market (at Haymarket)

“PADDY'S IS NOT JUST A MARKET, IT'S AN AUSTRALIAN ICON!” 

    The original of Paddy's dates back to 1834 when the market was traded gain, hay and fringe market. The market was a bustling commercial centre. The origin of the name Paddy's Markets is obscure, but it has been in use since at least the 1870s. It was most likely "borrowed" from England. The Irish area of Liverpool had a well known Paddy's Market, and what went on in the empty block opposite the market sheds was in essence the same as our original Paddy's. And before coming to this market used to be at the circus before.

    Paddy's has held a central place in Sydney's history for over 150 years. And Paddy's Market was included in the new Flemington complex. Paddy's Markets, Sydney's biggest markets. when it was opened in 1975.

Maps on location and How to go to

(Paddy's Market at Haymarket plan)

How to go to Haymarket

  By train: Catch the train to Town Hall or Central Stations. It's only a five minute walk to Paddy’s!

  By bus: The Sydney Explorer stops right outside the door. Click logo to view Sydney Explorer site.

  By car: Parking is available in Wilson Parking Station off Quay Street and in the Entertainment Centre.

How to go to Flemington

  By train: Catch the train to Flemington Rail Station and Paddy's is a 3 minute walk from the station

  By bus: Click logo to view timetables. Catch the STA #408 bus from Burwood to Flemington rail station and 3 minute walk to Paddy's.

  By car: Follow the Sydney Markets signs along the M4 Motorway or Centennary Drive. Free parking for over 2000 cars undercover. Opposite the Sydney 2000 Olympic Park.

Check Free shuttle bus to Flemington

Open hours : 

At Haymarket : 9.00am – 5.00pm on Wednesday – Sunday & Public Holiday Mondays

At Flemington : Friday at 10.00am – 4.30pm

                          Saturday (Fresh food) at 6.00am – 2.00pm

                          Sunday at 9.00am – 4.30pm

                          Saturday(2nd hand only) at 6.00am – 2.00pm

Check more information about open times

Reference : - http://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-city/chinatown-and-haymarket/attractions/paddys-markets-at-haymarket

- http://www.paddysmarkets.com.au

- http://www.awakeninglotus.com/pages/Paddy's-Markets-Floor-Plan.html

- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddy's_Markets