Croxteth Hall Makers Market
Presented by The Makers Market at Croxteth Hall Makers Market, Liverpool, Merseyside.
Make a day of it, indie style
Independent businesses near Liverpool worth knowing about before or after the event.
Photo: Sophia coffee and bistro
A warmly rated café and bistro on East Prescot Road with an outstanding reputation for freshly made food, great coffee and genuine hospitality. Avocado toast, waffles, roast dinners and a pistachio croissant that regularly gets a mention — Sophia is the kind of neighbourhood spot that rewards those who seek it out.
“I had the best waffles here! 🧇 The roast dinner is absolutely amazing 🍽️ and the staff are super friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend this cozy café!”
Photo: Jo's Cafe
A long-standing neighbourhood café on Derby Lane in Old Swan, Jo's is open seven days a week and well regarded for freshly cooked breakfasts, friendly staff and genuinely good value. The kind of no-fuss, all-welcome café that still does everything properly.
“Amazing find! The staff were super friendly and helpful. The food was cooked perfectly and it the atmosphere was great. Really good value too. Visiting from Plymouth but would 100% recommend and come back.”
Photo: BlackDoor Bar & Bistro
A highly rated café and bistro on West Derby Village, BlackDoor is known for its creative, well-executed menu and warm welcome. The salt and pepper chicken omelette has become a signature dish, alongside a strong brunch offering and freshly made pasta. Open daily until early afternoon.
“A group of us went her for a late lunch here a few weeks ago. The cafe closes at 3pm and we arrived approx 2:30 but, thankfully, they let us in. We were the only customers. The cafe is small but it accommodated the 6 of us well. Cafe has your usual classics plus a few unique dishes. I went with t...”
Photo: Knotty Ash Cafe & Bistro
A welcoming café and bistro on East Prescot Road serving breakfasts, lunches and light bites seven days a week. Home-cooked food, relaxed atmosphere and good value make it a reliable choice in the Knotty Ash area, and the venue is available for private hire on occasion.
“Wow - feel like we’ve just come across a little OneStopShop of wonders….. brekki, lunch, meals, hot & cold drinks as well as a sneaky little pint mid-day xx Will defo be back & recommending to everyone xxx Especially perfect for families & parents who are are across the road in Alder Hey and ...”
Photo: The Lingmell Inn
A family-focused independent pub on Muirhead Avenue East, just a short walk from the Croxteth Hall estate. The Lingmell Inn serves home-cooked pub food daily alongside a full drinks offering, live sport on a 140-inch projector screen and regular live entertainment at weekends. Good parking and a genuinely community-minded atmosphere.
“Had food a few times there now, for a local pub the food quality is always excellent & much better than most pub food places! The scouse stew there is highly recommended & the staff are sound.”
Photo: district12.
A popular neighbourhood café on Deysbrook Lane, district12. serves breakfasts and brunch to a loyal local following. Known for strong coffee, a well-executed full English and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. An ideal pre-market coffee stop close to the estate entrance.
“Lovely little Cafe, the atmosphere is nice but it is a small cafe to keep that in mind. Food is always amazing, and I love coming back. Staff are kind, and very friendly. Would highly recommend a nice breakfast and coffee here, it may seem pricey but it's actually decent considering the average ...”
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Places to go, see and play
Photo: Louis Ng
A vast and endlessly fascinating free museum on William Brown Street covering natural history, space, ancient Egypt, the aquarium and much more. Five floors of interactive and traditional exhibits make it a full-day destination for families and curious visitors alike. Free to enter and right in the heart of Liverpool city centre.
“Although we visited on a Monday when the museum is usually closed, it was open because it was local school holidays. I remember visiting this museum 30 years ago, when I was a student in the city, so it was great to visit the modernised version with my family. There are common themes, that you se...”
Photo: Imagine That! Science and Discovery Centre
An award-winning indoor science and discovery centre on Faraday Road, Imagine That! is one of Liverpool's best family days out. Hands-on zones cover science, art, construction and creativity, with live science shows and craft activities keeping children of all ages engaged for hours. Ideal for pairing with a morning at the market.
“I can only comment from a school trip perspective as a parent helper but we had a fantastic day. So much to do with lots of different zones. Staff were very helpful and friendly. We watched a science show, made plenty of crafts, painted a car, and the imagination zone was very well resourced. Ple...”
Photo: Alicja Kulczycka
A working farm attraction within the Croxteth Hall estate, Croxteth Park Farm is home to a wonderful variety of animals — highland cattle, horses, alpacas, pigs, goats, sheep, guinea pigs and peacocks. Entry buckets let visitors feed the animals directly, and a café on site rounds off the visit. Seasonal experiences and the estate's extensive woodland walks make it a natural full-family companion to a morning at the market.
“Visited this farm with a 2 year old and two 9 month olds on a rainy day. The prices are great for entry, the animals were still out and looking happy despite the rain. We pretty much had the farm to ourselves due to the rain, but it only made the experience better! The staff were lovely, always c...”
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