Knutsford Makers Market
Located in Knutsford, Cheshire.
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Some of the independent makers and producers you'll regularly find trading at this market.
Luxury artisan bakery based in Littleborough specialising in handmade brownies and cookies using premium ingredients.
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Multi-award-winning craft gin producer with playful potion-themed branding and flavours including stinging nettle & honey and wild strawberry & black pepper.
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Handmade bespoke baby, toddler and children's clothing — choose your own fabric, style and measurements.
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Freelance illustrator producing vibrant, hand-drawn lifestyle and urban artwork, tea towels and bespoke commissions, with clients including Jo Malone London.
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Nantwich-founded, multi-award-winning waxed cheese truckle maker also producing chutneys and cheese biscuits from locally sourced milk.
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Small batch homemade dog treats & accessories. Eco-friendly & sustainably sourced products from other small UK businesses
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Sustainable recycled sunglasses and ethically sourced handmade gemstone jewellery. Founded by Claire in 2022.
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Bakewell-based trader bringing traditional French soaps sourced in Provence to markets and craft fairs across Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire.
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Award-winning Manchester-based family-run scotch egg maker, three-time winner at the 2022 British Street Food Awards including 'Best Snack' and 'King of the North'.
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Award-winning craft rum and gin distillery, hand-distilling small batches at Arch 33, Viaduct Street, Salford — Manchester's only city-centre distillery, offering rum and gin tours, tastings and private events alongside its retail range.
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Greater Manchester (Bolton) based artisan producer of made-from-scratch natural soaps, shaving soaps and body care, with a specialist Goats Milk range for eczema and psoriasis-prone skin.
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Solar powered lemonade pop up cart appearing at events & available for private hire. The original and the best! 5 Star food hygiene rating
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Independent businesses near Knutsford worth knowing about before or after the market.
Photo: Linden Stores
An intimate wine bar and restaurant on Minshull Street open from noon on Saturdays, serving a chef's tasting menu that draws consistently outstanding reviews. The focaccia, croquettes, parsnip risotto and beautifully judged wine pairings make it one of Knutsford's finest dining destinations. Reservation recommended for evenings.
“We had a nice Sunday lunch which my husband had booked for my birthday. The staff is warm and friendly and we had a nice vegetarian Chef’s menu. Portion size is like tapas but with 5 different types of dishes and a dessert, it was quite enough and left us full. Really liked the parsnip risotto,...”
Photo: Neki Cafe
A bright and welcoming specialty coffee shop on King Street at the heart of Knutsford, consistently praised for its beautifully made lattes, fresh juices, generous brunch plates and accommodating staff. Locally beloved and a reliable Saturday morning destination for residents and visitors alike. Open from 8:30am daily.
“Beautiful little place extremely friendly and beautifully finished inside, great ambiance. The jacket potato with tuna mayo side salad was delicious. The coffees are extremely delicious, latte & flat white ☕️ I would highly recommend you try.”
Photo: The Courtyard Coffee House
A popular and well-established café on King Street with a model railway running around the room, homemade cakes made from scratch, a comprehensive gluten-free menu and a warm welcome for all ages. Open from 9:30am on Saturdays — a reliable and charming Knutsford favourite.
“A cosy, welcoming spot perfect for a relaxed morning. While we weren’t able to bring the baby’s pushchair inside they kindly provided a high chair (even though the baby was too small to really use it, it was still appreciated). I had a cappuccino with a cheese croissant which arrived fast. Ba...”
About this area
Places to go, see and play
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One of the finest National Trust estates in England, around twenty minutes from Sale. Tatton Park offers a mansion house, formal gardens, a deer park, farm and medieval hall — all within a vast estate accessible throughout the year. The gardens are outstanding in spring and autumn. Entry charges apply to the mansion and gardens; the park itself is free to enter.
“These gardens are gorgeous! The walled gardens were full of fruit ready to be picked for the Harvest festival. The Japanese garden is a gem well worth a visit. We managed to get to the centre of the maze and found the fern green house, the door is tucked away in the corner but make sure you go an...”
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The UK's most visited zoo, just two miles from Chester city centre — a world-class conservation organisation with over 35,000 animals across 128 acres of landscaped gardens. The Islands experience, the Komodo dragon house and the orangutan forest are unmissable. Book in advance. Open daily.
“Fantastic zoo me and the wife loved it. Kids all grown up so us two went to the zoo 🤣 managed to see everything in a day 10 till 4pm thats with stopping and having food and sneaky pint at there beautiful bar and restaurant. Good day out”
Photo: Daniel Shipman
A magnificent National Trust estate just ten minutes from Sale, with a Georgian mansion, deer park and one of England's finest winter gardens. The parkland is free to roam, the formal gardens change with the seasons and the house contains an exceptional collection of Huguenot silver. Open at weekends throughout the year. Hugely popular with South Manchester visitors.
“Lovely gardens with a variety of flowers that bloom all year round. The house is beautiful with lots of interesting facts. The deer roam the grounds freely and will often come up close for great pictures. Lovely areas where you can take a picnic too. We have been several times during the year and...”
Places to Stay near Knutsford
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