 In 1272 Bideford was granted a market charter, and has had many markets throughout the years.The medieval market was once held near to where the bottom of the High Street is today.The current Pannier Market has been there since 1884, and consists of a large market hall which, as well as markets, hosts boxing matches and other events; and Butchers Row which is now made up of small shops, galleries, and butchers' stalls.