Prestbury Christmas Fair
Presented by Independent Street at Prestbury, Prestbury, Cheshire.
Make a day of it, indie style
Independent businesses near Prestbury worth knowing about before or after the event.
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An elegant independent restaurant and champagne bar in the centre of Prestbury village, with smart black-and-white decor and a well-regarded à la carte and set menu. A popular choice for celebrations, with attentive, professional service throughout. Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.
“Absolutely delicious food and drinks and a wonderful experience all round. Lovely, friendly and professional staff members. We came for a birthday celebration and had a delicious three-course meal. Cannot wait to come back at some point in the future! Thank you so much!”
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A genuinely exceptional coffee shop in a converted school building in the heart of Prestbury village. The all-day breakfast menu, beautiful presentation and a garden area that staff happily open up for prams make this a standout — visitors compare it favourably even to city-centre cafés. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 4pm.
“What an absolute gem of a coffee shop. The most gorgeous food, so tasty, great portions and so beautifully presented. I have to also say as a mum of 14 week old baby, having an all day breakfast menu is just the best, as it is often lunchtime before I get to think of breakfast. Myself and 3 other...”
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A bright, conservatory-style Italian restaurant and bar in the centre of Prestbury village, popular for relaxed lunches and evening dining with a generally warm welcome from the team. Open Tuesday to Sunday from noon.
“Overall, it's pleasant depending on the company you're in. Was there for a Christmas lunch, probably the food was more special. We were well looked after, glasses were always being filled. The food, mine was lovely, Christmas main - porchetta. Some had the starter Patè Di Fegato Di Pollo, which ...”
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A characterful café-bistro in the old Post Office building on Prestbury's main village street, with quirky interiors, dog-friendly seating and a proper teapot. The large breakfast and Eggs Black are local favourites, freshly cooked with quality produce under new ownership. Open daily from 9am to 4pm.
“Good food (mozzarella pesto and tomato toastie) and good service from all the staff. I like the range of seating. Was very busy on the pavement outside the cafe. I really liked the quirky interiors. We sat out the back where there is plenty of space but not so much character. Dogs welcome.”
About this area
Places to go, see and play
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A magnificent National Trust estate on the edge of the Peak District, around twenty minutes from Heaton Mersey. The grand Italianate mansion, formal gardens and moorland deer park make for one of Cheshire's great days out. The parkland is free to roam, with the house open at weekends. Filmed as Pemberley in the BBC's Pride and Prejudice.
“One one word to say about this house and gardens is "Wow". Parking is free if you are a national trust member and plenty of spaces. The house It's amazing The rooms are fantastic well preserved. Plenty to do in the house and gardens. You can if you wanted to do dress up in the old costumes which ...”
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One of the finest National Trust estates in England, around twenty minutes from Sale. Tatton Park offers a mansion house, formal gardens, a deer park, farm and medieval hall — all within a vast estate accessible throughout the year. The gardens are outstanding in spring and autumn. Entry charges apply to the mansion and gardens; the park itself is free to enter.
“These gardens are gorgeous! The walled gardens were full of fruit ready to be picked for the Harvest festival. The Japanese garden is a gem well worth a visit. We managed to get to the centre of the maze and found the fern green house, the door is tucked away in the corner but make sure you go an...”
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A beautiful reservoir-studded forest on the edge of the Peak District, around fifteen minutes from Congleton. The forest trails connect Ridgegate, Trentabank and Bottoms reservoirs through mature woodland and open moorland. Dog-friendly, free to visit and open year-round. A superb post-market walk with views across the Peak District escarpment.
“Just about the worst place to bring a dog is the Peak District so thank goodness for Macc Forest where dogs can run free. Don’t miss the stunning views across the reservoir from the top which is a vertiginous clamber. A lovely afternoon out.”
Places to Stay near Prestbury
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