Uttoxeter Makers Market
Located in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.
Make a day of it, indie style
Independent businesses near Uttoxeter worth knowing about before or after the market.
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A popular and well-regarded independent brunch café and bar on the High Street, open from 8am on Saturdays. The Eggs Benedict on sourdough, Angry Mac, tater tots and dog-friendly welcome all draw loyal visitors. The tabbouleh bowl, burgers and cocktails are equally praised for evenings. Consistently good coffee and a friendly team throughout.
“Nice open space, great coffee and friendly staff. A nice selection of coffee beans available and other coffee related stuff. Food looked good although I didn't eat, but prices were about average and overall lovely experience.”
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An independent lounge bar and café on the High Street open from 9am on Saturdays — serving excellent oatcake-based meals (a Staffordshire speciality), flatbreads and tapas to share, alongside board games, cocktails and reportedly the best coffee in Uttoxeter. Child-friendly, community-spirited and praised for exceptionally clean facilities and warm service.
“Called in for a breakfast/ lunch and were very pleased with the experience. The place was busy but didn't feel crowded and the waiting time for our order was around ten minutes. Service was very friendly and a special mention to Evie who was lovely. The food was good and quite unusual, oatcakes b...”
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The best specialty coffee in Uttoxeter by a considerable margin — a well-established independent on Carters Square with an outstanding flat white, a seasonal brunch menu and an occasional pizza evening that consistently sells out. Dog-friendly, independently run with a strong local following and genuinely excellent beans. Open from 7:30am on Saturdays.
“THE best coffee in town hands down! Service brilliant, everyone super friendly. Highly recommended”
About this area
Places to go, see and play
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The UK's most iconic theme park, around twenty minutes from Uttoxeter. Alton Towers offers major rollercoasters, water rides, a waterpark and spa facilities — a big day out that pairs well with an early morning market visit. Book online in advance for the best prices. Open daily from spring to autumn.
“The grounds were absolutely gorgeous. The rides were decent, but as a Floridian who’s been spoiled by local amusement parks, I wasn’t disappointed. The aesthetics of the castle and its incorporation into the park was amazing to me. The Garden grounds were gorgeous. If I played my cards differ...”
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A well-regarded National Hunt racecourse right in the heart of Uttoxeter town, offering race days throughout the year and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. One of the most accessible racecourses in the Midlands — race day tickets can be bought on the gate and the course is a short walk from the market. Check the fixture list before visiting.
“Great course easy access and well sign posted. Next to station. Loads of parking Great freindly staff plenty of food options Very nice premier bar.”
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One of England's smallest Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, around twenty minutes south of Uttoxeter. Cannock Chase offers ancient heathland, woodland cycling trails, fallow deer herds and wide-open walking through a stunning Staffordshire landscape. Free to visit and open year-round. A beautiful post-market excursion.
“Numerous raw nature trails here enables you to take up cycling, hiking, trekking and dog walking. It's actually a wooded area with nice undulating landscapes, a stream of clear water and greenery with tall deciduous trees. When you do go there, go with back-ups of drinking water & food.....becaus...”
Places to Stay near Uttoxeter
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