Eccles Artisan Market
Located in Eccles, Greater Manchester.
Make a day of it, indie style
Independent businesses near Eccles worth knowing about before or after the market.
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A genuine diamond-in-the-rough on Church Street offering all-day breakfasts, burgers and homemade soup at remarkably low prices, with a relaxed upstairs seating area and a small but good beer selection. Friendly, unpretentious and excellent value. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9am to 4pm.
“Great food at seriously good value! With £4 pints and £5 toasties you won’t find a cheaper cafe. We got the full English breakfast and Brekky wrap, both of which included everything you’d expect and generous in portion size as well. With lovely service and a great atmosphere, can’t reco...”
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A wonderfully cosy independent café-bar on Church Street with a board game corner, regular quiz and open mic nights, and excellent coffee alongside a strong selection of draught and bottled drinks. Dog-friendly and described by regulars as a genuine hidden gem. Open from 9am daily except Sunday.
“Málaga drift is now under new management and they've had a brilliant refit. The place looks modern and spacious. The bar being at the opposite side of the room makes the place look bigger! The place still has Amazing coffee and cake but the beer, spirit and wine selection is so much better now a...”
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A genuinely beloved café in Monton with cosy interiors, excellent power bowls and soup, and what regulars call the best coffee in the area. Regular events including comedy nights, quiz nights and a rum and reggae evening make this a real community hub. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 8am.
“Great place for a relaxed coffee and cake. My lad said latte best he’s had! Atmosphere so great too. Mixture of families and people working.”
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A gorgeous brunch and cocktail destination in Monton, consistently praised for beautifully presented food and attentive staff. The cheesy chicken hash and spicy margaritas are favourites, with live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Open daily from 9am, weekends until 11pm.
“Love coming here for beautifully cooked & presented food. Always amazing quality & well presented. We stayed all afternoon drinking champagne & cocktails. The staff are attentive & polite. A must place to visit”
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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...”
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A stunning waterside arts complex at Salford Quays, just fifteen minutes from Stretford. The Lowry houses two theatres staging West End productions and touring shows, a free gallery celebrating LS Lowry's work, and a riverside restaurant and bar. The building itself is spectacular. Free gallery entry; theatre tickets vary. Open daily.
“Went to see the show Eric and Ern (based on Morecambe & Wise) here yesterday. The theatre itself was very intimate (the smallest one of the 2) which was ideal for this extremely funny show... The cast were very true lookalikes and extremely funny. The audience loved it. Olivia, the additional s...”
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The Imperial War Museum North at Salford Quays — one of Daniel Libeskind's most powerful buildings, shaped like a world shattered by conflict. Inside, the free permanent collection covers the impact of modern warfare on people and societies through powerful exhibits, film and personal stories. The Big Picture Show projected across the main gallery floor is unmissable. Open daily from 10am.
“A really interesting place to visit with lots of thought-provoking exhibits. The displays are well presented and easy to follow, and there’s plenty to see without it feeling overwhelming. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area. And it’s free!”
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