Castlefield Artisan Market

Creative Tourist Last Updated 31 January 2018

This venue is permanently closed. Find other nearby venues.

While it’s not quite as up there as Alty Market – though it shares a similar vibe – it’s still worth a visit to this monthly market. It’s held, confusingly, in the Royal Mills in Ancoats (not Castlefield) and serves up an eclectic range of stalls and stallholders: everything from local craft and pottery to tapas, bread and cakes, vintage, fruit and veg, cosmetics and craft beer. 10am-4pm on the first Saturday of the month.

Royal Mills, Redhill StreetRedhill StreetM4 6JG View map

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