Duck Pond Market in Ruislip takes place at Manor Farm, a 22-acre heritage site near the High Street. It runs on the first and third Sunday of each month. Entry is free, and the stalls trade inside and outside a medieval barn. This guide covers the dates, what you can buy and what else to do while you are there. Details change, so check the organiser’s page before you go. Its Ruislip page is also at duckpondmarket.com/ruislip.
Quick answer: Duck Pond Market in Ruislip runs on the first and third Sunday of each month, 10am to 3pm, at Manor Farm. Entry is free.
Last updated: 5 October 2026.
Duck Pond Market in Ruislip at a glance
| Detail | What we found |
|---|---|
| Where | Manor Farm, Ruislip, around the Great Barn |
| When | First and third Sunday of each month |
| Hours | 10am to 3pm |
| Entry | Free |
| Parking | Free parking listed |
| Dogs | Welcome on a lead |
| Organiser | Duck Pond Market, established 2008 |
Two sources need a note. Hillingdon Council says the markets run on the 1st and 3rd Sunday, 10am to 3pm. The organiser’s own 2026 event listings also match that pattern. They show markets on 5 July, 19 July, 2 August and 16 August.
One older local guide says the market runs only on the third Sunday. That guide looks out of date, so we have followed the council and the organiser.
Two markets, one site
The first and third Sundays are not quite the same event.
The first-Sunday market is billed as the Foodies Market. A local residents’ group describes it as a place to meet food producers and farmers. It also supports independent vendors.
The third-Sunday market is the Artisan Market. It focuses on makers and crafters. The residents’ group also lists locally made arts, crafts, gifts, vintage items, homewares and clothing. It also mentions live music.
The organiser’s own event pages use the names Duck Pond Market and Ruislip Artisan Market. The same team runs both, so the two names mean one organiser. If you want crafts, go on the third Sunday. If you want food, go on the first.
What you can buy
The organiser describes itself as an ethical artisan market collective. Its 2026 listing mentions these types of stall:
- handmade pottery
- natural and organic skincare
- jewellery
- crystals
- art and clothing
- cakes and sweet treats
- street food, coffee and wine
One 2026 listing for the July market also names a Cypriot olive oil producer. You can also sample products and buy straight from the maker.
A local guide adds candles, room diffusers and blankets. It also mentions vintage and eco-friendly goods. The same guide says the market has over 100 stalls. We found that figure in one source only, so treat it as a rough guide.
There is also face painting and massage on some dates, while dogs on leads are welcome. Entry is free for most events.
Where exactly is it?
The market is at Manor Farm, Ruislip. It sits around the Great Barn.
Hillingdon Council lists several walking entrances. Two are on Ruislip High Street. Others are at St Martin’s Approach, Pinn Way and Bury Street.
Because directories give different postcodes for the site, we have left it out. Some use HA4 7SU. Others use HA4 7QL or HA4 8BD. Use the Bury Street or High Street entrance on your map instead.
Two separate sources also say parking is free. Check the signs on the day, as busy Sundays can fill the spaces.
The Great Barn
The market runs in and around one of the oldest buildings in Greater London. The Ruislip residents’ group dates the Great Barn to between 1280 and 1300. Its timber came from Ruislip Woods. The barn is 36.5 metres long and more than 9 metres wide.
It is also a listed building. The council describes it as Grade II. The residents’ group says Grade II*. We cannot tell which is right, so we say only that it is listed.
The council also hires the barn out for weddings and events. Its page gives a ceremony capacity of 150 guests. A free open day for the barn and the farmhouse ran on 12 and 13 September 2026.
Things to do at Manor Farm
You do not have to leave the site once you have been round the stalls. Hillingdon Council lists the following, so you can plan a longer visit.
Visitor Centre. It is in the Tudor Manor Farm House, so start there for background on the site.
Craft Cart Sheds. There are five sheds where local artisans make and sell their work.
Audio guide. A self-guided tour covers over 1,000 years of history.
Manor Farm Library. It is a branch library with regular opening hours. The residents’ group says the building was once the Little Barn. It dates from the 16th century and became the library in 1937.
Motte and bailey. This earthwork is a scheduled ancient monument. The residents’ group calls it a site of national importance.
Cow Byre. The residents’ group says it houses a tea room and art gallery. Check it is open before you rely on it for lunch.
Manor Farm House
The farmhouse is worth a look from the outside, even when it is closed. The residents’ group dates it to between 1505 and 1507. It is also Grade II listed.
It was once used as a courtroom. Manor courts met there twice a year. King’s College, Cambridge handed the site to Ruislip residents in 1932.
The wider site had a conservation project in 2007 and 2008. The National Heritage Lottery Fund and Hillingdon Council funded it.
The duck pond itself
Its name comes from the nearby pond. A local guide says visitors come to feed the ducks and picnic. It is also a simple, free add-on to a market morning.
If you bring children, take something suitable for the ducks rather than white bread. Check any signs at the pond first.
Other things to do nearby
Ruislip Lido
Ruislip Lido is a short trip from the market. It began in 1811 as a feeder reservoir for the Grand Junction Canal. It reopened in 1933 as a lido. Today it has an artificial beach on the south-east shore.
The Ruislip Lido Railway runs beside it. It opened in 1945, and volunteers run it. It is a 12-inch gauge line, about 1.6 kilometres long. Wikipedia describes it as the longest line of that gauge in the UK.
The railway runs at weekends all year. It also runs daily during half terms and school holidays. It closes for about six weeks from early January for maintenance. Check the timetable before you go.
Ruislip Woods
The lido sits next to Ruislip Woods. The woods are a Site of Special Scientific Interest, so they make a good walk after the market.
Winston Churchill Theatre
A local guide mentions the Winston Churchill Theatre and Hall at Manor Farm. It dates from the 1960s and hosts concerts, plays and musicals. It also has wheelchair-accessible seating.
Tips for visiting
Arrive early if you want the best choice, because popular makers can sell out.
Bring a bag, since many stalls sell fragile goods like pottery.
Take cash and a card. Some small stallholders may prefer one or the other.
Wrap up in cooler months, because some stalls trade outside the barn.
Check the date. Remember the first Sunday is food and the third Sunday is crafts.
Who runs the market
The organiser has traded since 2008. It describes itself as an ethical artisan market collective. It also runs markets in several parts of West London.
A small team runs the events, and its aim is to give independent makers and small businesses a place to sell. That is useful context if you are deciding whether to make the trip.
Selling at the market
The organiser invites independent makers and small businesses to apply. Applications go through its website, at duckpondmarket.com/joinus, so check the current terms there.
Getting to the market
Several routes lead to Manor Farm on foot. Ruislip High Street is the most direct. Allow time to park if you drive. Check train and bus times on TfL for Sundays before you travel, as services can differ at weekends.
Frequently asked questions
When is Duck Pond Market in Ruislip? It runs on the first and third Sunday of each month, from 10am to 3pm, according to Hillingdon Council.
Where is Duck Pond Market in Ruislip? It is at Manor Farm, around the Great Barn. Walking entrances include Ruislip High Street and Bury Street.
Is Duck Pond Market free to enter? Yes. Entry is free for most events, according to the organiser’s listings.
Is there parking at the market? Two sources list free parking, but check signs on the day.
Are dogs allowed at Duck Pond Market? Dogs on leads are welcome, according to the organiser’s event listings.
What is the difference between the first and third Sunday markets? The first Sunday is the Foodies Market, with local food producers. The third Sunday is the Artisan Market, with crafts, gifts and vintage items.
What else is there to do at Manor Farm? There is a visitor centre, a library, five craft sheds, an audio guide and a motte and bailey earthwork.
Can I sell at Duck Pond Market? Independent makers and small businesses can apply on the organiser’s website.
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