Join xplore – the independent business community
Xplore Local is for anyone independently building something real — whether you’re serving coffee from a high street shop, trading at a weekend market, running a destination that brings your city to life, or hosting events and experiences that connect people to place. Below are our membership options based on the type of business or organisation you run.
Bricks & Mortar
£150/year
Cafés, shops, salons, bars, studios, venues — any locally owned business with a permanent physical location.
Note: Getting Certified requires a one-on-one chat with a friendly Xplore Local team member.
Market trader / Mobile
£75/year
Food trucks, stallholders, pop-ups, mobile independents without a permanent venue.
Note: Getting Certified requires a one-on-one chat with a friendly xplore team member.
Destination Business
From £295/year
Custom pricing depending on size.
Clusters of independent businesses in shared spaces – think market halls, converted containers, or arcades – where people go to explore, eat, and shop.
Note: Getting Certified requires a one-on-one chat with a friendly xplore team member.
Markets
From £150/year
Custom pricing depending on size.
Pop-up style markets that bring together independent traders on specific days or seasons – from farmers’ markets to Christmas fairs and monthly artisan events.
Note: Getting Certified requires a one-on-one chat with a friendly xplore team member.
Event Organiser
£120/year
Individuals or small teams running independent events, workshops, experiences or tours — e.g. food tours, supper clubs, run clubs, yoga in the park, walks & talks.
Note: Getting Certified requires a one-on-one chat with a friendly xplore team member.
Running a Festival or City-Wide Event?
If you’re organising a larger community-scale event or festival that spans venues, traders or days — let’s chat.
We offer custom campaigns and city-wide discovery features for cultural events, food weeks, and more.
Independents and communities are better together
xplore is designed to keep money within local economies and benefit you and your customers.
