Earlestown Artisan Market
Located in Earlestown, Merseyside.
Make a day of it, indie style
Independent businesses near Earlestown worth knowing about before or after the market.
Photo: Mamma J's
A genuinely excellent independent café on the High Street with a recently renovated courtyard space at the back. Eggs Benedict and flat whites draw particular praise, and the warm welcome from the team makes this a firm local favourite. Open Monday to Saturday from 9am.
“Superb quality food and great coffee and cakes with fantastic service. Well done Amanda and all the lovely staff. Always a great place to visit.”
Photo: Aleksandra Polakowska
A genuinely lovely independent café on Market Street, spotlessly clean with tempting homemade cakes on the counter and a dog-friendly welcome. Staff have been known to make special touches for occasions, and the omelettes and full breakfasts are consistently praised. Open daily from 9am.
“The food was gorgeous, a table was reserved for my husband and I, as it was our anniversary they even put little biscuits on a plate for us. We got served straight away and the drinks where on the table in minutes the Staff are all lovely very good at what they do and the food is the best I've ta...”
Photo: David Titmuss
A proper old-school local café on Market Street serving honest, affordable food with a smile. A genuine slice of Earlestown history — generations of locals have been coming here for decades. Cash only. Open from 7am Friday and Saturday, 9am other weekdays.
“So I came to this cafe today, unfortunately I didn’t have enough money has it’s cash only, but nether the less, the service was amazing, and the food is very tasty and very well priced. I remember back in the day the 90s/2000 I used to come into this cafe with my grandad several times per we...”
Photo: Willow & Ram
A stylish café, wine bar and event space on the High Street — equally good for a relaxed coffee by day or cocktails in the evening. The team are praised for making private parties and celebrations feel special, with attentive service and a great range of cakes. Open from 9am daily, until late Thursday to Saturday.
“We had our Christmas do at RR recently. Private cocktail making followed by more drinks and the most beautiful Christmas food platter. Had a fantastic time. All the staff were attentive (special thanks to our Cocktail mixologist, Charlotte who was a perfect host!) drinks were special and the food...”
About this area
Places to go, see and play
Photo: North West Museum of Road Transport
An outstanding free museum in the old bus depot on Hall Street, open Saturdays 10am to 4pm — a ten-minute walk from Church Square. A treasure trove of historic vehicles: buses, trams, cars, motorbikes and lorries including rare local Fords and Fodens, alongside a G-scale model railway. Entry includes a vintage bus ride around the town. One of the best free days out in Merseyside.
“Cracking museum, hidden gem indeed! Great range of historic vehicles, including local Fords, Vauxhalls and Fodens cars and lorries along with very comprehensive collection of buses. Also some model cars and trains on display, with a massive G-scale layout operating too! Very helpful friendly volu...”
Photo: Magdalena Magdalena
A beautiful lakeside park in St Helens with a boating lake, children's play areas and a lakeside café. Wildlife including swans and even the occasional turtle can be spotted around the water, and the walking paths make for a relaxing extension to a market visit. Free to enter, open year-round.
“This was a first time visit to Taylor Park for me despite having driven past there hundreds of times. I just didn't know it was there. The park is set back from the main road at the back of some large houses. Once through the gates, there is a short driveway to two car parks with a good amount of...”
Photo: Adenike Adiat
A superb free museum on Chalon Way celebrating St Helens' heritage as the world's glass-making capital. Interactive exhibits, fascinating local history galleries and a live glass blowing show that is genuinely spectacular for all ages. Open Saturdays 10am to 4pm, a five-minute walk from Church Square. Glass blowing shows are ticketed at £5 per person — book ahead.
“We went to World of Glass yesterday for our very first visit to the museum and a private morning class of glass blowing and glass crafts, making a bauble and a paperweight. This is a brilliant day out for the family, the museum has activities for children, lots of interesting facts and info on S...”
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