Manchester markets have taken on a life of their own of late. There’s no shortage of them in the city centre for shoppers wanting to buy direct from producers – from the fortnightly “real food” market at Piccadilly Gardens to the seasonal food, crafts, fashion and Christmas markets that pull in shoppers by their thousands. Less well known, however, are Manchester’s out of town markets. From vintage in Stockport to artisan in Ramsbottom, here are our picks of the best, lesser-known Manchester markets.
After local bread, meat, cheese - or chocolate? Try this gem of a market.
In the fourth in our series of out-of-town Manchester Markets, we head north, to the chocolate-loving town of Ramsbottom. Now ten years old, this double market combines a farmers’ market and a craft fair and…
Half the fun here is in the browsing - as long as you're prepared to get stuck in
In the third in our series of out-of-town Manchester Markets, we get our elbows at the ready for a bona fide flea market. Sick of overpriced “vintage” markets? Try Longsight’s bustling neighbourhood market which, every…
This monthly farmers' market adds to the mix of things to do beside the Ship Canal
A new Manchester market sets up its stalls outside Media City – and it’s not just for the likes of the BBC. A 20-minute tram ride from the city centre, this is Manchester’s newest food…
Markets, Shopping, Vintage Clothes, Vintage Shopping / Manchester
This is the place to pick up everything from 1920s posters to 1970s 'phones
Get your vintage shopping kicks this weekend with this monthly second hand Manchester market. The undeniably lovely Victoria Baths in Longsight may host the occasional vintage fair, but the real gem when it comes to…










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