Sat 3 Oct

Wythenshawe Makers Market

Presented by The Makers Market at Wythenshawe Makers Market, Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester.

Wythenshawe Makers Market takes place at the Civic Centre on Rowlandsway in the heart of south Manchester, bringing The Makers Market's monthly programme of artisan traders, food producers and live music to one of the city's most active and well-connected community hubs. Monthly and free to attend, it's a market that draws a loyal crowd from across south Manchester and beyond — proof that some of the best Makers Market events happen well away from the city centre.

Expect handcrafted jewellery, ceramics, textiles, homeware, gifts and art alongside artisan food and drink — local bakers, hot food traders, speciality produce and small-batch makers from across Greater Manchester. Live music runs throughout the day, giving the Civic Centre plaza a warm, sociable energy that makes the market feel like a proper occasion.

Free to attend monthly, the market is served by Metrolink on the Airport line and by bus from across south Manchester, making it one of the most easily reached events in the programme for those coming from the southern half of the city. Wythenshawe Park — with its hall, farm and extensive parkland — is just a short walk away for those who want to make an afternoon of it.

Make a day of it, indie style

Independent businesses near Wythenshawe worth knowing about before or after the event.

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Bar ££

Lounge About

★4.5(147)

🕐 12:00 – 11:00 PM

A well-regarded independent micro bar in Northenden with a strong real ale selection, a large and lively beer garden and regular live music events. The changing guest ales, friendly regulars and community atmosphere make it a local institution. Open from 11am on Saturdays.

“What a great place! I had a wonderful experience at this bar. My first time here was during their bank holiday weekend music event! The event drew a lot of people and the outdoor space was perfect for it. The bartender Alex, went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed. She’s th...”

Lauren S

📍 424-426 Palatine Road, Manchester

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Pub ££

Tatton Arms

★4.4(1,427)

🕐 12:00 – 10:00 PM

A popular independent pub and kitchen in Moss Nook, convenient for Manchester Airport and consistently praised for its Sunday roasts, pizza, steak sandwiches and real ales by an open fire. The beer garden is excellent in summer and the team are warm and welcoming. Open from noon on Saturdays.

“Excellent beef and pork roast dinners, fish & chips, and cheeseburger & chips. Good choice of real ales and other beers. Friendly service, a real open fire, and lots of nice seating. Located close to Manchester Airport.”

Fliss

📍 1 Trenchard Drive, Manchester

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Café ££

The Mess Cafe

★4.7(481)

🕐 Closed

A popular independent café in Sharston serving beautifully presented breakfasts, brunch plates and excellent coffee from a spacious, welcoming space. The atmosphere is warm, the staff are consistently praised for their friendliness and there's a small thrift and grocery section alongside the café. Open Saturday from 9am until 2:30pm.

“We had a delightful visit and enjoyed all the food items and drinks we ordered. Our only improvement suggestion would be more sauce on the messy fries - a slight drizzle isnt enough for the dryness of the fries. Merlin was gracious and helpful. All the staff was friendly and interested in our ...”

nathan buck

📍 Lancaster House, Harper Road, Manchester

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About this area

Wythenshawe is a township in south Manchester, sitting in the green belt between the city and the Cheshire countryside, with Manchester Airport on its southern boundary. It has a spacious, low-density feel quite different from the denser inner-city neighbourhoods to the north, with generous parkland, open green spaces and a series of distinct local centres spread across the area.

Wythenshawe Park is the centrepiece — 270 acres of historic parkland set around Wythenshawe Hall, a sixteenth-century timber-framed manor house, with a walled garden, a working farm, woodland walks and open grassland that make it one of the most enjoyable green spaces in south Manchester. The park is just a short walk from the Civic Centre and well worth combining with a market visit.

Wythenshawe is served by Metrolink on the Airport line, with stops at Wythenshawe, Benchill, Robinswood Road, Baguley and Martinscroft giving good access from Manchester city centre and across the network. Manchester Airport itself is just a few minutes further down the line, and the M56 provides fast road connections to the national motorway network.

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Attraction

Wythenshawe Park

★4.5(4,685)

One of the largest parks in Europe, covering 270 acres of parkland, woodland and formal gardens in the heart of Wythenshawe. The historic Wythenshawe Hall grounds are free to explore throughout the year with extensive walking trails, a children's play area, pitch and putt and a walled garden. Dog-friendly and open year-round.

“Lovely park with lots of space to have a picnic, go for a walk/run. Has a petting zoo. Has an outdoor cafe with food trucks, a little pricey but as with anywhere that has the same setup. Has a parking lot but might not have enough space when it's busy.”

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📍 Wythenshawe Road, Manchester

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Attraction ££

Dunham Massey

★4.7(11,956)

🕐 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

A magnificent National Trust estate just ten minutes from Sale, with a Georgian mansion, deer park and one of England's finest winter gardens. The parkland is free to roam, the formal gardens change with the seasons and the house contains an exceptional collection of Huguenot silver. Open at weekends throughout the year. Hugely popular with South Manchester visitors.

“Lovely gardens with a variety of flowers that bloom all year round. The house is beautiful with lots of interesting facts. The deer roam the grounds freely and will often come up close for great pictures. Lovely areas where you can take a picnic too. We have been several times during the year and...”

A Patel

📍 Altrincham, Altrincham

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RHS Garden Bridgewater

★4.6(5,746)

🕐 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

The newest RHS garden in the country, opened in 2021 on a magnificent 156-acre estate in Worsley — around twenty minutes from Wythenshawe. The Chinese Streamside Garden, the Kitchen Garden and the Weston Walled Garden are all exceptional. Entry charge applies. Café and restaurant on site.

“Really lovely place This is beautiful gardens. Go early to avoid the crowds. My friend has problem walking and they have electric mobility scooters you book in advance (book early though) If it is your first time, I recommend you join a free tour, the guides are very knowledgeable The grounds...”

Sue M

📍 Leigh Road, Worsley, Salford

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