Colne Artisan Market
Located in Colne, Lancashire.
Make a day of it, indie style
Independent businesses near Colne worth knowing about before or after the market.
Photo: Jemma Frost
A wonderful deli and bistro on Albert Road serving exceptional afternoon teas, homemade quiches, scotch eggs and charcuterie boards. Everything is made fresh on site by what visitors describe as a hardworking and talented team. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 8am to 3pm.
“I took my Mum and daughters for afternoon tea. The food was delicious and great value for money. The staff were welcoming and attentive. Would definitely recommend. They have lots of choice and great home made items. (We did get jam and cream for our scones, they were fresh out the oven so came s...”
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A genuinely lovely lakeside café at Ball Grove with views over a nature reserve and surrounding farmland — proper British home cooking with excellent gluten-free options. Dog-friendly, with outdoor seating right on the water's edge. Note: cash only. Open daily from 10am to 4pm.
“Very good value for money. Need to take cash with you. Coffee was okay but I would have liked a larger cup or the option of milk on the side”
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A characterful independent cocktail bar and micro-pub on Albert Road, tastefully decorated with a great terrace for people-watching on sunny days. The espresso martini is reportedly the best in Colne, and the atmosphere is consistently warm and welcoming. Open from 2pm at weekends, later afternoons midweek.
“Nice micro pub good music tastefully decorated and ownership very friendly”
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A standout independent restaurant and bar on Albert Road earning consistently glowing reviews for its food, cocktails and atmosphere. The duck spring rolls and flat whites are particular highlights, and the venue hosts live events including a popular blues festival. Open from 9am daily, with extended evening hours Wednesday to Saturday.
“My favourite place for food and drinks. The food is just on another level of amazing! Every time I eat here I’m blown away. They also do the BEST flat whites to & are soooo good at cocktails… the staff are so friendly & welcoming, lovely atmosphere & I love the decor ❤️🫶🏼”
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Places to go, see and play
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A grand historic hall set within Towneley Park, around ten minutes from the market centre. The museum and art gallery occupy beautifully preserved period rooms, with knowledgeable volunteer guides on hand throughout. The surrounding parkland, woods and café make for a lovely extended visit — though parking is charged.
“I have really enjoyed my day there. Nice inside and outside;)”
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A genuinely remarkable working textile museum in Harle Syke, around fifteen minutes from Burnley centre — the last surviving steam-powered weaving mill in the world. Volunteer guides bring the cotton industry vividly to life with working looms in action. Small café and shop on site. Open Wednesday to Saturday.
“Today we were treated like a King and Queen. Volunteer David, gave us a professional and personal 2 hour tour of the factory where others joined seamlessly throughout, explaining in detail how the cotton thread came from Helmshore Spinning Mill to be weaved into Calico Cloth right here in Burnley...”
Places to Stay near Colne
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