Markets
Covid-19 update
Our markets are open and covid secure. Please remember to wear your mask and observe social distancing
Check with town councils for other markets in Cheshire East.
Alsager Market
Alsager Market dates and times
| Days | Opening Times |
|---|
| Wednesday |
8am - 3pm |
Established in April 1994, Alsager Market provides 25 pitches for traders bringing their own stalls
For further information contact Alsager Town Council - 01270 876440
Congleton Markets
Retail Market
Congleton Retail Market dates and times
| Days | Opening Times |
|---|
| Tuesday |
9am - 3.30pm |
| Saturday |
9am - 3.30pm |
Sunday
Car Boot and Flea Market |
7.00am - 2.00pm |
Visitors and shoppers
Congleton Market is in Congleton Town Centre on a purpose built site, next door to Morrison’s Supermarket. (Sat Nav Code CW12 1DB – Princess Street). The market is open all year every Tuesday and Saturday from 9am until 3.30pm.
The market is on one level with indoor and undercover outdoor stalls.
There is a large car park next door to the market in Princess Street which is accessed from Mountbatten Way.
The market was originally established under a charter granted to the town in 1272 by Earl of Lincoln, Henry de Lacy, for a weekly market. Cheshire East Council have engaged their wholly owned company, Ansa Environmental Services Ltd, to manage the market in the interim basis.
Car Boot and Flea Market
The Car Boot and Flea Market is open every Sunday (except Easter Sunday) from 7.00am to 2.00pm.
All stalls are undercover and parking is free on a Sunday in the Princess Street Car Park.
This is a popular weekly event with hundreds of bargains, and something for everybody. Catering is on site, and customer toilets.
There is also a separate Car Boot and Flea Market section which operates on both the Tuesday and Saturday Retail Markets.
For further information, please contact the market manager on 07739 529225
Information for new Congleton Market stallholders
Retail Market - stallholder information
- stalls and spaces are normally available on market days
- we welcome new traders and incentives are maybe available
- stalls are provided on most pitches and all pitches are undercover
- trader parking is available next door in the Princess Street car park
- easy access for loading and unloading
Car Boot and Flea Market - stallholder information
- pitches and stalls are normally available on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- prices start from £4.00 on Tuesdays and Saturdays and from £8.50 on Sundays
- stalls are supplied on most pitches and all are undercover
- booking is not necessary just turn up on the day
- Parking is available next door in the Princess Street car park
- easy access for loading and unloading
Please contact the Market Manager on 07739 529 225 for further details.
Crewe Markets
Markets in Crewe are operated by Market Asset Management Ltd. These include the Crewe Market Hall and Outdoor Market.
Crewe’s historic Market Hall is now fully open after its exciting redevelopment. Now home to a mix of boutique retail, fresh food retail, delicious street food and its very own bar, Crewe Market Hall is now certainly a destination in the must-visit category for Crewe.
With a weekly programme of entertainment including a quiz night, live music and children’s performers, there’s always something happening at Crewe Market Hall.
If you’d like to know more about our events email: events@crewemarkets.co.uk
If you’d like to get involved as a performer you can complete the performer application form.
Crewe Market Hall Opening Hours
Crewe markets opening hours
| Days | Opening Times |
|---|
| Monday |
Closed |
| Tuesday |
Closed |
| Wednesday |
9:30am - 6pm |
| Thursday |
9:30am - 9pm |
| Friday |
9:30am - 11pm |
| Saturday |
9:30am - 11pm |
| Sunday |
10:30am - 7pm |
Crewe Outdoor Market offers a traditional array of market stalls with lots of bargains to be had! From workwear and footwear to tools and rugs, there's plenty on offer.
Crewe Outdoor Market Hours of Operation
Outdoor Market opening hours
| Days | Opening Times |
|---|
| Monday |
10am - 1pm |
| Friday |
10am - 4pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 4pm |
Knutsford Markets
Knutsford Indoor/Outdoor Markets
Knutsford Market dates and times
| Days | Opening Times |
|---|
| Tuesday |
8am - 4pm |
| Friday |
8am - 4pm |
| Saturday |
8am - 4pm |
While the original markets in Knutsford can be traced back to a Charter issued from King Edward 1 in 1292, the current market in Silk Mill Street was opened in 1964. The Market Hall can accomodate17 individual stalls.
For further information visit the Knutsford Market website.
Macclesfield Markets
Macclesfield Indoor Market - Grosvenor shopping centre
Macclesfield Market dates and times
| Days | Opening Times |
|---|
| Monday |
9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday |
9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday |
9am - 5pm |
| Thursday |
9am - 5.30pm |
| Friday |
9am - 5.30pm |
| Saturday |
9am - 5.30pm |
Macclesfield Outdoor Market - now in Market Place
Macclesfield Market dates and times
| Days | Opening Times |
|---|
| Tuesday |
8.30am - 4pm |
| Friday |
8.30am - 4pm |
| Saturday |
8.30am - 4pm |
The Indoor Market was established in Macclesfield in August 1970. At that time, long established traders on the traditional outdoor market were given the first opportunity of having stalls at the new location.
Today, almost fifty years later, the 50 stalls within the indoor market hall provide a vibrant shopping opportunity, complemented by a further 25 stalls on the outdoor market held in the surrounding streets.
For further information contact, the market supervisor on 07468 715661
Treacle Market
The Treacle Market is a quality arts, antiques, crafts, food and drink market, it is held on the cobbles of the historic old market place with over 100 stalls it stretches into Castle Street, Mill Street and Chestergate
Treacle market:the last Sunday of every month (except in December when it takes place the Sunday before Christmas).
For more information contact becky@treaclemarket.co.uk
Middlewich markets
Mexon Market
Mexon Market opening times
| Days | Opening times |
|---|
|
Friday
|
4pm - 8pm
(Nov only)
|
| Saturday |
10am - 3pm |
The Mexon Street Market is a not-for-profit market run in partnership between Middlewich Vision and Middlewich Town Council. The market usually operates monthly on every third Saturday between 10am and 3pm. In November 2017, the market will be run on a Friday between 4pm and 8pm and will coincide with the Middlewich Switch On Christmas Lights Ceremony.
The Market is situated along Wheelock Street and has a mixture of undercover stalls selling food, arts, crafts and gifts. The market stalls are located between an array of independent trading shops and there are many places where you can sit down and have a bite to eat. Middlewich is particularly renowned for its cafes, local public houses, unique gift shops, quality hair and beauty salons, festivals and canal walks.
Parking in Middlewich is free and includes a large car park at the back of the Middlewich Town Council Building on Lewin Street (a five minute walk to the market area.)
More information on the Mexon Street Market .
Middlewich Tuesday Market - Southway Car Park (Tesco)
Middlewich market
| Days | Opening times |
|---|
| Tuesday |
9am - 3pm |
Established in June 1985, the small Middlewich Tuesday Market provides up to 15 pitches for traders to bring their own stalls.
Nantwich Market
Nantwich Market dates and times
| Days | Opening Times |
|---|
| Tuesday |
9am - 1pm |
| Thursday |
9am - 3pm |
| Saturday |
9am - 4pm |
It is believed that a market existed in Nantwich as early as the eleventh century. The present market hall was built in 1867 with market trading taking place from both the hall and an outdoor market.
Farmers' Market: last Saturday of each month 9am - 2pm (second to last Saturday in December)
For further information contact Nantwich Town Council 01270 619224
Sandbach Market - The Commons
Sandbach Market dates and times
| Days | Opening Times |
|---|
| Thursday |
9am - 4pm |
| Saturday |
9am - 4pm |
A Royal Charter was granted to the town’s market in 1579 by Queen Elizabeth I. An indoor and outdoor market is now held every Thursday and Saturday on The Commons and in the adjacent indoor market hall.
Farmers' market: Every second Saturday of each calendar month, Sandbach Market Square is host to a bustling Farmers' and Artisan Market - 9.00am - 1.30pm.
With around 30 stalls featuring a broad range of products that have been created and crafted by hand. Many products, home reared, home cooked, hand made or crafted including dairy produce, meats, pastries, breads, confectionery, crafts, gifts and much more are displayed by traders who are passionate about their wares.
The Farmers Market has live music and traditional Victorian games to add to the festive atmosphere.
Artisan-style crosses market: 4 Saturday of each month - April to November.
For further information contact Sandbach Town Council on 01270 600800.
Page last reviewed: 30 August 2022
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