About Us

It’s a question we get asked a lot.

No mystery, no hidden meaning — LSD simply comes from the first initials of our three founding Directors. It also happens to be a name people remember, which was very much the point.

So, story aside, here’s what really matters.

If you’re looking for a great street market to visit, stall hire for a special event, somewhere different to trade, a place that doesn’t charge admission, or even a fresh start in your working life — you’re in the right place.

We’re an independent markets and events company based in the Midlands, and we’ve been doing things our own way since 1989. We specialise in high-quality markets and special events that are colourful, safe, well-presented, enjoyable, and — quite simply — do what they say on the tin.

We work hard to ensure our markets and events serve local communities to the highest possible standard, while offering excellent facilities and positive working conditions for traders.

If you’re a trader, exhibitor, artist, maker — or just someone who wants to give it a go — and you’d like a stall, we make the process as straightforward as we can. For more details, visit our Membership page.

Applications for new markets and most special events can be taken over the phone, with payment by debit or credit card.

We also operate a GDPR-compliant mailing list for traders, meaning you’ll receive first-hand information whenever new opportunities become available.Having a big sale, on-site celebrity, or other event? Be sure to announce it so everybody knows and gets excited about it.

We don’t tie people into lengthy contracts.

When you sign up, you’re issued a unique membership number. This allows us to legally and securely store your details, including product images, public liability insurance, and any required documents — so that each time you apply for an event, everything is quicker and easier for everyone.

We value every trader we work with and offer personal, one-to-one support. 

To help our busy frontline team assist you efficiently, please quote your membership number when contacting us by phone or email. With thousands of traders on our books, it really does make life easier all round.Are your customers raving about you on social media? Share their great stories to help turn potential customers into loyal ones.

There are basic rules and codes of conduct across all our markets and events.
They apply to everyone — equally.

We operate in an atmosphere of mutual respect at every level, from customer service to on-site management. Quite simply, we’re happiest when you are.

We believe in variety and quality. Our aim is to create markets filled with diverse, well-made, interesting products — from fresh organic fruit and vegetables to everyday essentials, specialist food and drink, ecological packaging, cruelty-free goods, handmade, homemade, upcycled, vintage, and beyond.

We actively encourage traders who source from companies that do not test on animals and welcome those who make their own products by hand, using minimal preservatives and packaging. We believe happy people make better products — and that customers can feel the difference.

Honesty, transparency, integrity, individuality, helping newcomers, learning from mistakes, and starting again when needed all matter to us.

We respect the Local Authorities who trust us to operate in the towns and cities they represent. We believe our markets offer excellent value, that it’s right for us to make a fair profit, and that customers always matter.

And finally, we believe words like “speciality”, “finest quality”, “fresh” and “organic” should mean something — not just sound good in marketing.

We’re proud to partner with Local Authorities across neighbouring towns and cities. Our specialist markets and themed events — including large-scale seasonal festivals — play a proven role in regeneration, bringing colour, vibrancy, and life back to the High Street.

All themed markets and special events are planned and delivered by an experienced in-house events team, including artists and prop builders.

This is supported by a dedicated social media, marketing, and graphic design team, ensuring strong public engagement and effective promotion. We actively work alongside local businesses and tourist attractions to maximise reach, create shared benefits, and deliver consistently successful events.

Our markets and events can act as a lifeline for underperforming or declining town centres — from revitalising regular markets to delivering themed seasonal events and magical Christmas festivals that draw people back year after year.

* Reliable Local Authority references available on request.