Upcoming markets in Leamington cancelled due to coronavirus

Upcoming markets that were scheduled to take place in Leamington over the next few months have been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.

Both the Covent Garden Quarter markets and the spring markets have been cancelled.

Jamie Walker of CJ's Events Warwickshire said: "COVID-19 is a fast moving and complex situation, the health, safety and welfare of our team, exhibitors and visitors must be taken seriously during this crisis.

"We have been advised by Government that mass gatherings should be avoided, whilst these are small markets, they are expected to have a high footfall, and go against the Governments advice.

"We all have a responsibility to ensure we are following the Governments advice to reduce the spread of this virus and it would be irresponsible for us to continue.

"We realise the cancellation will be a huge disappointment to our exhibitors and visitors, and we sincerely apologise.

"These are difficult times for everyone.

"The markets cancelled would have taken place on March 29, April 19, April 26 and May 31 on Warwick Street in Leamington Spa.

"We hope the Summer Producers will return on June 7, with the Eco markets returning on June 28, we will keep everyone updated as this situation is being updated daily.

CJ’s Events Warwickshire have confirmed the weekly Kenilworth and Warwick retail markets will run as normal, unless Public Health England and Government advice changes.

A dedicated page on the operators website has been set up to keep everyone updated on their markets and special events over the coming months: www.cjseventswarwickshire.co.uk/COVID-19