The Warrington Makers Market returns to Time Square on Sunday 12 July, bringing 75 independent stalls to the heart of the town centre. The outdoor event features local makers and artisans from across the North West, alongside street food vendors and live entertainment. Entry is free and the market is dog-friendly, with seating available for visitors.
Shoppers can browse handmade goods from 11am until 4pm, with the market set up outside University Centre Warrington. The venue sits a six-minute walk from both Warrington Central train station and Warrington Interchange bus station. It is the first of six regular monthly instalments through to December, with future dates locked in for 9 August, 13 September, 11 October, 8 November and 13 December, each held on the second Sunday of the month.
The Makers Market has become a regular fixture at Time Square, which opened as part of a £142 million public realm redevelopment in July 2020. The permanent indoor Warrington Market, owned and operated by the borough council, relocated to the same square as part of that project and now houses over 50 independent businesses and a 14-outlet Cookhouse food court. The wider market tradition in the town stretches back more than 770 years, rooted in a royal charter granted in 1255 by Sir William Fitz Almeric le Boteler, the 7th Baron of Warrington, which established a weekly Wednesday market and an annual fair.
Councillor Hitesh Patel, cabinet member for economy, growth and quality work, said the enduring appeal of Warrington’s markets reflects their place in the community. “To be part of something that’s lasted more than 770 years is pretty special. Our traders, both new and long-standing, have helped shape the market into a place people visit every week,” he said. “The move to Time Square has brought a lot of new energy and made us a central part of the town again.”
Time Square itself attracted over 2.4 million visits in 2023 and remains one of the busiest destinations in the town centre. The Makers Market runs as a complementary outdoor event to the permanent indoor market, giving residents a chance to support independent creators while enjoying the square’s wider amenities.
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