Trentham Makers Market
Located in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
Make a day of it, indie style
Independent businesses near Stoke-on-Trent worth knowing about before or after the market.
Photo: PAU Cafe
A well-regarded independent café in Trentham Shopping Village, just inside the estate entrance. PAU serves freshly cooked breakfasts, sandwiches and cake alongside quality coffee in a light and airy space with both indoor seating and a sunny outdoor terrace. Open seven days from 9am and consistently praised for friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere. A great spot to start before exploring the market and gardens.
“Pau cafe, fantastic place to go to for a cup of coffee or something to eat. If it's a nice day, there's plenty of table and chairs outside to enjoy the sunshine with a cup of coffee and some nice food. We visited on a Saturday and had a vegan breakfast and an meat breakfast. Cook to perfection fo...”
Photo: bod Trentham
A characterful independent bar and café on Longton Road with an actual vintage vault, exposed brick and an inviting rustic interior. Serving breakfasts from 9am, lunch through the day and evening drinks and cocktails, bod has built a strong local following for its friendly staff, generous portions and relaxed atmosphere. Dog-friendly and open seven days.
“I had to clean the table I sat at. A male member of staff cleared the table but didn't wipe it down. Had to ask for a cleaning cloth. Even though the female member of staff I ask for a cloth off wasn't serving at the time she happily watched me wipe down the table. I received fast service with fo...”
About this area
Places to go, see and play
Photo: Trentham Monkey Forest
A unique and wildly popular wildlife attraction on the Trentham Estate where 140 Barbary macaques roam freely through 57 acres of woodland — and visitors walk right through the middle of the colony. Guided feeds give visitors an up-close experience with the monkeys, and the knowledgeable yellow-jacketed staff add real depth to the visit. Excellent children's play areas on site. Open daily from 10am.
“Trentham Monkey Forest turned out to be an excellent day trip for our toddler. Being able to watch the monkeys move around freely was quite a special moment and kept our little boy entertained all day long. The woods itself are very nice to walk through, beautifully looked after and quite easy to...”
Photo: Trentham Gardens
The formal gardens at the heart of Trentham Estate — a sweeping Italian-designed landscape surrounding a large lake, restored and replanted by Piet Oudolf and Tom Stuart-Smith. Visitors can walk the perimeter of the lake, take a boat ride, explore the wildflower planting, visit the children's adventure playground and enjoy the lakeside café halfway round. Seasonal entry charge applies. Open daily from 9am.
“I love everything about this place, lots of parking available, flat grounds mostly, clean, staff are great everywhere, events are extremely well organised and always worth the money. I would absolutely recommend going see the xmas light trail, it was so much more than we expected. Lots of toilet ...”
Places to eat, drink and party
Photo: Willow Trentham Gardens
A highly regarded restaurant set within Trentham Gardens serving a seasonally changing menu of grilled skewers, risottos, British classics and Sunday roasts. Open from 9am for breakfast through to evening dinner, with a bar offering locally sourced wines and cocktails. Booking recommended, especially for Sunday lunch. Praised consistently for food quality, attentive staff and the beautiful setting.
“I reserved a table the day before going, the booking for 18.30-19.45. Normally it is for 2 hours We were seated and were given the food menu, they have a good range of choices. We didn't order a starter. I had the basil and oregano chicken sweker with sauteed potatos with onion and lemon sauce, ...”
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