Heaton Mersey Makers Market
Market Location

Heaton Mersey Makers Market

Located in Heaton Mersey, Greater Manchester.

Heaton Mersey Makers Market takes place on St John's Road in the heart of this characterful Stockport suburb, bringing The Makers Market's monthly programme of artisan traders, food producers and live music to one of south Manchester's most community-minded neighbourhoods. It's a market that has established itself as a local institution — a monthly reason for people from Heaton Mersey, Heaton Moor and the surrounding area to come together around independent makers and good food.

The stall mix delivers handcrafted jewellery, ceramics, textiles, homeware, gifts and art alongside artisan food and drink — local bakers, speciality preserves, hot food traders and small-batch produce from makers across the region. Live music gives the market its characteristic warmth and sociable atmosphere, encouraging people to linger on St John's Road well into the afternoon.

Free to attend monthly, Heaton Mersey Makers Market is well served by bus from Stockport town centre and Manchester. Heaton Moor's independent restaurants and bars — one of the best concentrations in the Stockport area — are just a short walk away for those who want to extend the visit into a full afternoon.

Make a day of it, indie style

Independent businesses near Heaton Mersey worth knowing about before or after the market.

Feed General Store Photo: Maya Rigby
Café ££
Feed General Store
4.5(264)
🕐 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

A beloved neighbourhood café, bakery and general store on Manchester Road in Heaton Chapel. The Sunday roast is frequently cited as one of the best in Manchester, the Everything Egg Bap is a weekday institution, and the homemade cakes draw visitors from across the Heatons. Dog-friendly, dairy-free friendly and consistently brilliant. Open Saturday from 9am.

“Best Sunday roast I've ever had genuinely ! The vegetables were actually the star of the show (my partner even said better than my roast 🤣) and I'd really recommend getting the cauliflower cheese too. The pork is super crispy and flavoursome too. Katherine was super friendly, as was the other ...”
Sophie Mallard
📍 393 Manchester Road, Stockport
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Eden Bar & Eatery Photo: Gracie Page-Fozzati
Bar
Eden Bar & Eatery
4.6(137)
🕐 12:00 – 10:30 PM

A stylish independent cocktail bar and small plates eatery on Heaton Moor Road. The Korean BBQ chicken, squid and sharing plates are all praised, with a strong cocktail list and a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. Open from noon on Saturdays. A welcome addition to the Heatons strip.

“Popped in for a quick pint. Excellent customer service, very polite gentleman behind the bar. From the looks of things they were also running a January deal as the price was very reasonable. The Krombacher was poured perfectly and it's a great spot to relax.”
Robert Perks
📍 54 Heaton Moor Road, Stockport
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Cure Bistro Photo: Cure Bistro
Restaurant
Cure Bistro
4.9(233)
🕐 12:00 – 9:00 PM

An outstanding bistro on Heaton Moor Road earning one of the highest ratings in Stockport. The steak, lamb, sea bass and calzone are all exceptional — and the team go consistently above and beyond, including personalised birthday surprises and a children's menu with activity packs. Open from noon Tuesday to Sunday. One of the finest independent restaurants in South Manchester.

“Ok so as anyone knows I always do reviews to give honest feedback to help others. On the whole this place was excellent. Food was great and really good quality. Had a really good menu and also had accommodated some things that where not pn the menue. The server was very helpful polite and genuine...”
Simon
📍 110 Heaton Moor Road, Stockport
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About this area

Heaton Mersey is a residential suburb within the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, situated between Didsbury in Manchester to the north and Stockport town centre to the south-east. The area is characterised by its late Victorian and Edwardian housing, a strong community identity and the commercial strip of St John's Road, which serves as the local high street with a mix of independent businesses, cafes and convenience shops.

The Mersey Valley, which runs along the northern boundary of the suburb, provides a significant green corridor of parks, nature reserves and riverside walking and cycling routes. Heatons Park — a well-maintained public park shared between Heaton Mersey and Heaton Moor — is one of the most used green spaces in the Stockport area.

The adjacent suburb of Heaton Moor is home to one of Greater Manchester's most concentrated independent food and drink scenes, with a cluster of independent restaurants, bars and cafes on Heaton Moor Road that attracts visitors from across south Manchester. Heaton Mersey is served by bus from Stockport and Manchester and is within cycling distance of East Didsbury Metrolink station.

Places to go, see and play

Manchester Art Gallery Photo: MoTheBeanoBoy
Gallery
Manchester Art Gallery
4.6(11,215)
🕐 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

One of the finest free art galleries in the UK, housed in a stunning neoclassical building on Mosley Street. The permanent collection spans Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces, Valette's atmospheric Manchester paintings and contemporary works — all displayed in beautifully restored Victorian galleries. Temporary exhibitions are consistently ambitious. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am, free entry throughout.

“A really wonderful place to visit. From L.S.Lowry to William Holman Hunt. Quality representative art, some exquisite exhibits. Great cafe and vibes, a very pleasant way to spend ones time and reflect.”
Peter Westland
📍 Mosley Street, Manchester
Bramall Hall Photo: LOLA FOLEY
Attraction
Bramall Hall
4.7(920)
🕐 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM

A spectacular black-and-white timber-framed manor house in Bramhall, just ten minutes from Heaton Mersey. The medieval hall dates to the 14th century and the surrounding parkland makes for an excellent post-market walk. The house is open at weekends and admission is charged. One of Cheshire's finest historic buildings.

“I recently visited Bramall Hall in Stockport and I can honestly say it was one of the most beautiful and historically impressive places I have visited in the North West. The Hall itself is absolutely stunning and full of character, history, and charm. You can immediately feel the atmosphere and h...”
SRM AKA SK
📍 Bramhall Park, Stockport
Lyme Park Photo: Andrew Bally
Attraction ££
Lyme Park
4.7(9,684)
🕐 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

A magnificent National Trust estate on the edge of the Peak District, around twenty minutes from Heaton Mersey. The grand Italianate mansion, formal gardens and moorland deer park make for one of Cheshire's great days out. The parkland is free to roam, with the house open at weekends. Filmed as Pemberley in the BBC's Pride and Prejudice.

“One one word to say about this house and gardens is "Wow". Parking is free if you are a national trust member and plenty of spaces. The house It's amazing The rooms are fantastic well preserved. Plenty to do in the house and gardens. You can if you wanted to do dress up in the old costumes which ...”
Jonathan Collins
📍 Disley, Stockport
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