The Cornhill Market has been awarded a Visitor Ready accreditation, meaning customers can be assured that it meets high standards of safety and cleanliness.

Visitor Ready provides accreditations to UK-based hospitality, leisure and tourism businesses which provide food, drink and visiting facilities.

It’s been set up by the AA (Automobile Association) and Visit England assessment services to demonstrate a business’ commitment to providing services and products safely and in line with industry standards and legislation.

Step-free access

Cornhill Market Manager Rebecca Taylor said the award demonstrates the City of Lincoln Council’s commitment to providing a safe and welcoming space for the community to enjoy.

“We’re delighted to have received Visitor Ready status as it gives people confidence that Cornhill Market is a safe and accessible space with great facilities maintained to a high standard,” she said.

“The market has step-free access and free-to-use toilets with facilities for those with disabilities and baby changing. Thank you to everyone, including our stallholders, who have helped us to achieve this nationally recognised accreditation.”

Food safety standards

To officially become Visitor Ready, the market had to submit evidence that its facilities meet mandatory legal requirements. These documents were then reviewed by Visitor Ready and included evidence of public liability insurance, employers’ liability insurance, fire risk assessments, a gas safety certificate and a food hygiene rating.

The Cornhill Market has successfully met the standards to officially be labelled Visitor Ready. This means that food and drink sold within the market passes food hygiene safety tests, the building has sufficient fire safety and carbon monoxide precautions, and the market prioritises equality and diversity.

Now accredited as Visitor Ready, the market will receive a digital badge for the website which will inform customers of this achievement, ensuring they can visit with confidence.

If you would like more information about the facilities at Cornhill Market please click on Visit Us or email markets@lincoln.gov.uk