From the independent shops along the unique Chester Rows, reached by steps above street level, to Macclesfield’s Treacle Market, the range of shopping options in Cheshire is impressive. Covering antiques, cheese, records and more, the county’s retail offer is not to be sniffed at. Read on for our guide to the best of what’s on offer in Chester, Macclesfield and Crewe.
Chester Indoor Market is the destination to visit. The indoor market offers foods from around the world, a seating hub and niche stalls.
Grey n Pink Records has operated for over 30 years – selling the largest selection of new, old and collectable vinyl records in Cheshire.
Renowned for some of the most elegant shopping streets in the world, Chester Rows has historic appeal and is one of the best of its kind.
The Cheese Shop is a Chester stalwart, operating for 25 years and offering over 200 different cheese varieties to locals and visitors alike.
Macclesfield’s Treacle Market takes over the streets and cobbles of the town’s Marketplace, Old Butter Market and St Michael’s churchyard, with over 160 stalls selling local crafts, artisan foodstuffs and vintage treasures.
The Antiques Shop, housed within the Rows of Chester, sells British antiques and has been owned by the same dealer for nearly 30 years.
Whitmore & White is an independent wine merchant in the romantic heart of Chester serving a range of specialty meats and cheeses.
‘Powered by children, not by batteries’, Weasel and The Bug stock sustainably sourced toys and is a big hit with planet conscious parents.
Established in 2010, Deja vu is Macclesfield’s largest independent antique, vintage and retro furniture shop.
Featuring artists, designers, upcyclers and a host of food and drink vendors, Makers Markets can be found throughout the north of England, bringing the best artisans to the communities in which they live.
Walk the Line Vintage, Nantwich, is an independent, quirky gathering of stylish, unusual pieces, selected for their prints with a difference and classics with a twist.
Dagfields Craft and Antiques Centre, Nantwich truly lives up to its name. There’s crafts, and antiques, and it’s all housed in a centre which is open seven days a week, making it so easy to pop in and explore.
Established in 2010, Deja vu is Macclesfield’s largest independent antique, vintage and retro furniture shop.
Macclesfield’s Treacle Market takes over the streets and cobbles with over 160 stalls selling local crafts, artisan foodstuffs and vintage treasures.
An award-winning houseplant company that’ll help you build your own indoor jungle.
Scoop and Scales is a zero waste shopping cooperative aiming to reduce plastic use in Macclesfield.
Weasel and The Bug believe that you should buy well and pass on, and that toys should be powered by children, not batteries. Taking care of the planet is a priority for many parents and pleasingly, Weasel and The Bug only stock products which are sustainably sourced.
Whitmore & White is an award-winning deli and independent wine merchant in the heart of romantic Chester serving a plethora of charcuterie, cheeses and confectionery.
The Antiques Shop is housed within the Rows of Chester and has been owned and run by the same antiques dealer for nearly 30 years, selling British antiques and vintage items.
The Cheese Shop has been a source of speciality cheeses in Chester for 25 years and has over 200 different cow, goat and ewe cheeses available -including pasteurised, unpasteurised and vegetarian varieties.
Grey n Pink Records has the largest selection of new, second hand and collectible vinyl records in Cheshire. Established for over 30 years in the Chester record shop, they specialise in collectible vinyl LPs, 7″ and 12″ singles.
Our guide to food and drink in Cheshire, featuring restaurants and bars in Chester, Crewe and Macclesfield.
A range of walks, hikes and places to wander around in Crewe, featuring cultural landmarks and routes through rural landscape.
Our guide to the parks and natural landscape available in Macclesfield, including rural retreats and hiking routes.
A round-up of the best walks in Liverpool, including the city centre, its many parks, and over the water by Creative Tourist.
To make life easy when it comes to booking your stay, here’s our guide to the best hotels in Cheshire, including Chester, Crewe and Macclesfield.
Our guide to the best attractions in the Cheshire, including galleries, theatres, museums and more in Chester, Crewe and Macclesfield.
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