9 historic market towns to explore near Liverpool, including Frodsham and Earlestown
Emma Dukes
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The Treacle Market is open in Macclesfield, on the last Sunday of each month. There are over 150 stalls. (Photo: Colin Park via Wikimedia)
We all love a mooch around shops on the high street, but sadly, traditional markets are a rarity these days.
Liverpool is home to an excellent shopping district and a range of brilliant markets such as Granby Street Market and the Maker’s Market, what about traditional, weekly markets?
Luckily, there are many historic market towns just a short drive or train trip away, hosting outdoor markets with 100s of stalls, surrounded by beautiful architecture.
Earlestown Market has been running for over 700 years but what hasn’t changed is the atmosphere, with over 150 stalls available for traders selling a wide range of products and fresh produce. (Photo: Phil Nash via Wikimedia)
These are favourite traditional market towns, in Merseyside and its neighbouring counties.
Nantwich is a popular market town in Cheshire, which hosts different kinds of markets, including a traditional market, farmers’ market and vintage market. It also has a number of listed buildings. (Photo: Andrew Woodvine via Wikimedia)
Ormskirk has one of the oldest markets in the UK, having been granted Royal Charter in 1286 by King Edward I. There are around 100 stalls, situated around the town’s historic clocktower and markets run on a Thursday and Saturday. (Photo: User Rept0n1x via Wikimedia)
Frodsham’s first market opened in 1661 and the tradition lives on, with a street market held on Main Street every Thursday. (Photo: Jonathon Thacker via Wikimedia)
Chorley has covered market, which operates five days a week, and its iconic Tuesday market, which sees everyone’s favourite stalls lining the high street. (Photo: Eugene Birchall via Wikimedia)
Knutsford Market Hall was built in 1964 and has continued to be home to market stalls since. It’s home to several traders, many of whom are Knutsford born and bred. The market is open every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and there is also a maker’s market on the first Sunday of each month. (Photo: Tricia Neal via Wikimedia)
Buxton, a spa town in the heart of the Peak District, is home to the highest market in England at 1032ft above sea level. The regular market is held on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and different themed markets take place throughout the year. (Photo: Ruth Sharville via Wikimedia)
Skipton is a beautiful market town in Yorkshire, known for its historic architecture and castle. Market days are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (Photo: Neil Clifton via Wikimedia)
These nine towns still host traditional outdoor markets. Image: Stock Adobe/Rawpixel
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