Leek Artisan Market
Located in Leek, Staffordshire.
This recurring artisan market showcases independent makers, artists, designers, food producers and creative small businesses.
Discover handmade products, local creativity, speciality foods and unique independent traders.
Make a day of it, indie style
Independent businesses near Leek worth knowing about before or after the market.
Photo: Spout Brew House
A quirky, brilliantly decorated bistro and brew house on St Edward Street with a fantastic nibbles menu — bang bang cauliflower, cheesy potatoes with chorizo and an orange almond cake dessert all draw outstanding reviews. Owner-run with genuinely warm hospitality and a lively atmosphere on weekend evenings. Open Wednesday to Saturday from 10am.
“Amazing food & drink, super friendly & helpful staff. Loved our lunch visit. Thank you!”
Photo: Flo's Diner
A genuinely brilliant gluten-free diner on Stanley Street, family-run with exceptional knowledge of coeliac requirements. Voodoo fries and the school cake are particular highlights, alongside waffles, pancakes and excellent coffee in a cosy, spotless setting. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 or 11am.
“I absolutely love the food at this cafe. I believe everything is gluten free (great for people who are gluten free). I would highly recommend the Voodoo Fries (a little spicy but not too much - very tasty) and the school cake is amazing too 🍰 we stayed in for a coffee and also had food to take...”
Photo: Glen Jones
A beautifully refurbished restaurant and bar on Market Street offering booth, table and bench seating across a large, varied menu. The goats cheese arancini starter is a particular highlight, and staff are praised for accommodating dietary requirements with care. Open daily from 11:30am.
“First time at The Inkspot , after calling ahead to share some complex dietary restrictions we arrived and the team were fully aware , we were shown to our table , the venue has been beautifully refurbished and offers booth , table and bench seating . The menu was large with lots of choice . All c...”
Photo: Maisie Rintoul
A family-run café on the Market Place with an excellent upstairs seating area, loose-leaf teas and what regulars call the best cheese scone in Leek. Genuinely accommodating for dietary requirements and praised for the warmth of the owners. Open daily except Sunday from 9:30am, Saturday from 9am.
“literally best breakfast i’ve had in years. service was fast and faultless and super friendly. menu was huge and accommodated to dietary needs so well. i’m GLUTEN and DAIRY free and you can still have almost all of the menu with a few changes made for your needs. just amazing”
Places to go, see and play
Photo: Dean Bromley
A charming courtyard of independent shops just off Derby Street in the heart of Leek, home to around a dozen small businesses including jewellers, ice cream, wool and gift shops alongside a restaurant and grill. A lovely spot to browse before or after the market, with a festive atmosphere in winter. Free to explore.
“It's a really lovely part of the already lovely Leek. Tucked away in a little courtyard area, you'll find some nice independent shops. Like most towns, though, there are a few empty units, which is so sad to see, but I guess our shopping habits and extortionate rents have created this? We ate in ...”
Photo: Churnet Valley Railway - (Kingsley and Froghall,Station)
A heritage steam railway running through the beautiful Churnet Valley, around fifteen minutes from Leek. Vintage steam and diesel trains operate on selected days throughout the year, connecting Cheddleton, Consall and Kingsley & Froghall stations through gorgeous Staffordshire countryside. Check the timetable before visiting.
“Visited yesterday for three course dinner and steam train ride. Booked this trip 3 months ago to celebrate my sons 21st birthday. We was not disappointed. The staff were very welcoming, the greeting before boarding the dining cart was a nice touch. The servers on the train made you feel special. ...”
Photo: Sergio Gutiérrez
The UK's most iconic theme park, around twenty minutes from Uttoxeter. Alton Towers offers major rollercoasters, water rides, a waterpark and spa facilities — a big day out that pairs well with an early morning market visit. Book online in advance for the best prices. Open daily from spring to autumn.
“The grounds were absolutely gorgeous. The rides were decent, but as a Floridian who’s been spoiled by local amusement parks, I wasn’t disappointed. The aesthetics of the castle and its incorporation into the park was amazing to me. The Garden grounds were gorgeous. If I played my cards differ...”
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