Stretford Makers Market

Stretford Makers Market brings The Makers Market's monthly programme of artisan traders, food producers and live music to Stretford — a Trafford town with a distinctive identity shaped by its industrial heritage, its communities and its position at the confluence of the Bridgewater Canal and the Ship Canal corridor. It's a market that reflects The Makers Market's commitment to taking its programme beyond the obvious locations and into the communities that benefit most from a well-curated, locally grounded independent event.

Expect handcrafted jewellery, ceramics, textiles, homeware, gifts and art alongside artisan food and drink — local bakers, hot food traders, speciality produce and small-batch makers from across Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Live music runs throughout the day, giving the market its characteristic community warmth and making Stretford town centre an enjoyably different place to be on a market day.

Free to attend monthly in Stretford, the market is served by Metrolink on the Altrincham line — Stretford tram stop is within easy walking distance. It's a market well worth discovering for those who know the area, and an excellent introduction to a part of Greater Manchester that rewards the curious visitor.

Regular traders here

Some of the independent makers and producers you'll regularly find trading at this market.

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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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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100% vegan cakes, bakes and savouries, Manchester (Hulme) bakery and market trader since 2013, also festival caterers.

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Make a day of it, indie style

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

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Restaurant ££

Stretford Canteen

★4.9(298)

🕐 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

An outstanding independent bistro on Chester Road earning a near-perfect rating from 300 reviews. The set menu offers remarkable value — venison pie, beautifully cooked steaks, vegetarian options and a dauphinoise potato side that diners consistently rave about. Open Saturday for brunch (10am) and dinner (5pm). One of Stretford's finest independent restaurants.

“We just visited Stretford Canteen for the first time and honestly can’t recommend it enough. The food was superb and the service was equally fantastic. They went out of their way to make sure we still had a vegetarian option, even after the popularity of the dishes meant they were running low. ...”

emily72767

📍 118 Chester Road, Stretford

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Café

Uplift

★4.9(154)

🕐 Closed

A warm, community-focused independent café on Barton Road run by the wonderfully hospitable Georgia. Uplift offers suspended coffees for those who need them, a lovely children's area and a menu of freshly made breakfasts, Caesar salads and homemade cakes. The green smoothie and chicken Caesar salad are standouts. Open Saturday from 9am.

“LOVE this place! Gorgeous setting, wonderful people and a perfect cappuccino :) Offers suspended coffees - love that. Georgi is just the friendliest person you'll meet. Highly recommend the kiddy area if you have children! There is a baby change and a stair lift too.”

Beki Meson

📍 107 Barton Road, Stretford

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About this area

Stretford is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester, situated between Old Trafford and Sale along the Bridgewater Canal corridor. The town has a working-class character rooted in the light industrial and residential development that followed the building of the Bridgewater Canal and the subsequent growth of Trafford Park — once the world's first and largest planned industrial estate — to the north.

Stretford is perhaps best known nationally as the location of the Stretford End at Old Trafford stadium, a short distance to the north. The town's Arndale Centre is one of the largest suburban shopping centres in Greater Manchester, and the town centre has been subject to regeneration investment in recent years aimed at diversifying its offer beyond retail.

Stretford Metrolink stop is served by the Altrincham line, connecting the town to Manchester city centre, Sale, Altrincham and the Airport line with frequent services throughout the day. The Bridgewater Canal towpath provides a scenic walking and cycling route connecting Stretford to Worsley to the north-west and Sale and Altrincham to the south.

Places to go, see and play

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Attraction

Old Trafford Stadium Tour

★4.7(8,548)

🕐 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

The Theatre of Dreams — Manchester United's iconic stadium offers guided tours and access to the museum, dressing rooms and pitchside. One of the most visited sports venues in the UK, just ten minutes from Stretford market. Book in advance. Open daily.

“A huge 5 stars for our tour guide, Eddie! Thank you for making the experience interesting, educational, and fun. We spent around 3.5 hours in total, 75 minutes on the tour, 30 minutes in the museum, 20 minutes browsing the mega merchandise store, and about an hour relaxing in the café. As advis...”

M D

📍 Sir Matt Busby Way, Stretford

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Attraction ££

Dunham Massey

★4.7(11,956)

🕐 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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...”

A Patel

📍 Altrincham, Altrincham

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Theatre

The Lowry

★4.6(7,864)

🕐 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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...”

Deanne Gorton

📍 Pier 8, Salford Quays, Salford

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