Sandbach Makers Market
Located in Sandbach, Cheshire.
Make a day of it, indie style
Independent businesses near Sandbach worth knowing about before or after the market.
Photo: Cafe on the Square
A lovely independent café on Market Square right beside the market, serving beautifully made breakfasts — including homemade kimchi, vegan and gluten-free options — alongside freshly baked cakes and excellent coffee. Staff are warm and attentive, the food quality is consistently high and the setting beside the Saxon Crosses is beautiful. Open from 9:30am on Saturdays.
“Had a fantastic breakfast this morning for 13 people. Great to see loads of Vegan options. Very friendly welcome on arrival. Will definitely return. The homemade Kimchi is 😋”
Photo: Cubar Restaurant & Bar
An independent restaurant and cocktail bar on the High Street open from noon on Saturdays, serving a popular tapas menu alongside cocktails and an evening dining offer. The atmosphere is lively and characterful, the tapas dishes are generous and the cocktail list is well regarded. A good post-market option in the centre of Sandbach.
“Nice food, cocktails and atmosphere. Outside seating could be a little better. Good choice on the menus. Cocktails are a little expensive (I personally think) but would go again. Nice for couples and smalls groups of friends.”
Photo: The House
An outstanding independent café on Congleton Road consistently praised for its exceptional coffee, generous loaded toasties and delicious bakes. The hot chocolate is described by regulars as the best in Sandbach, and the warm, dog-friendly welcome is equally celebrated. Open daily from 8am including Saturdays.
“Went here on Sunday for the first time and I had the most amazing deluxe hot chocolate and food here definitely will be coming back here highly recommend this place to anyone who hasn't been there yet. One of the best coffee shops in sandbach”
About this area
Places to go, see and play
Photo: Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement
A UNESCO World Heritage Site around fifteen minutes from Sandbach, home to the iconic 76-metre Lovell Telescope — the third largest steerable radio telescope in the world. The visitor centre tells the story of radio astronomy and the universe through excellent interactive exhibits. Open daily, entry charge applies. One of the most extraordinary science destinations in the UK.
“We had a really lovely experience at Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement. It’s a fantastic place to visit with children. There is an indoor museum, activity room as well as playgrounds, so it works well even if the weather isn’t great. The Dome cinema was a real highlight — the film was exc...”
Photo: Matt B
Two remarkable Saxon stone crosses standing in Sandbach market square, dating from the 9th century and covered in elaborate biblical carvings. Among the finest examples of early Christian sculpture in Britain — and right on your doorstep when visiting the market. Free to view at any time. A genuinely extraordinary piece of local heritage.
“Superb crosses on public display, fascinating to see”
Photo: Giuseppe Pinto
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...”
Places to Stay near Sandbach
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