Macclesfield – a Market Town with a Market Hall!

I’ve been here for a year, in partnership with 32 local makers. If you are looking for something a bit different, something handmade and unique, this is where you’ll find it. The people of Macclesfield have really embraced the opportunity to buy gifts that are not mass produced, that have recycling and reusing at heart and that are honestly pretty goddamn gorgeous.
 

At 82 years old Eugene is our oldest trader, and if we’re honest, the coolest. He helps people from all ages to explore their love of music, selecting their perfect guitar, and keeping it in peak condition for a lifetime. All Eugene’s customers hope to realise their dream of one day being as cool as he is.

Carole’s little hairdressing business is bringing in people from all over! You can make an appointment, but walk-ins are always welcomed. With prices starting at £12.99 for a cut your bank account will thank you.

Kate is a popular member of our little community in the market. She uses a heat press to put personalised images onto cups, clothing, and gifts. Follow the sound of her giggle and you will find her pretty little shop.

If you are a britpop boy and you need a haircut, Dave’s Barber’s will be like heaven for you. Sit back in his comfy chair and take in the ambiance, if Liam Gallagher was local, I bet he would.

Tony’s shop is always full. People come from all over to see his collection of vinyl. Real music enthusiasts can fill their boots with the most amazing music and then literally buy the t-shirt.

Breakfast and lunch have long been covered in this little corner of the market. Angie has been here making a full English for Macclesfield residents for the last thirty-five years. Fresh soups, sandwiches and a hot meal every day.

What Josh doesn’t know about games isn’t worth knowing. He runs board games nights for all enthusiasts of Warhammer, Parkade, Codenames, Pokémon and I don’t have enough room here to list them all. His shop is filled to the rafters and a dream for anyone who can roll a dice.

If you are a native of our lovely town, I bet you’d find it hard to remember a time that Sid wasn’t here in the market. I think we have all bought a schoolbag, a purse or a suitcase from him over the last million years that he’s been here.

In a world that’s gone electronic – can we all agree that there’s nothing better than curling up with an actual book?! Alan has been rehoming stories for a long time, so come down for a browse, and escape into a preloved treasure.

Riz is a whizz (do you see what I did there?) He will fix your phone, and sort you out with all the accessories you need to keep it safe and working until next time your toddler drops it out of the car window. He even says that if you come in and let him know you saw him on the This is Macclesfield website, he’ll give you 10% off.

Atiya is a favourite in the market hall for hair and beauty, she often has customers queuing outside because there’s nothing she can’t do with an eyebrow.

A big favourite in our little community, Stacey’s deli counter has drawn the crowds for the last 16 years because she keeps quality high and prices low. There is such a good variety of meals available, served by her little gaggle of gorgeous girls. Running a deli is really helped when your husband is Mike of Royle’s Butcher fame.

When he’s not singing and playing the guitar at Takamine’s Guitars with Eugene, he’s providing top quality cuts for Sunday dinners, barbeques, week night spag bols and of course – breakfast bangers for Stacey’s Deli.

Hamed got his start in tailoring in London more than twenty years ago, he joined our little market in 2009 and has been fixing and adjusting for us ever since. We like to think of him as the heartthrob of our gang, he agrees.
 

Selling vapes before vapes were even a thing, and there was no other vape shop in town, Nicola and Gary have been here with their wares forever. I bet you didn’t know they also sell perfumes?

Lavina and her family are originally from Hong Kong, they treat us to the most divine Asian street food, freshly prepared and lovingly served. This gorgeous family are really feeding me up with all the little morsels they bring over to me to try. Honestly heavenly.

Artisan cheeses, made by real people in the traditional ways to maximise the flavours. You might want to celebrate British farmers, you might be trying to impress your friends with your cheese know-how, or you might just want to stuff your face alone in a dark room – there’s no judgement here.

Our Nick spent ten years in the good old US of A learning how to smoke a brisket. And man, he smokes a fine brisket.

Ryan and Katie came to us in the summer, they make bows of fresh pasta but with the additional excitement of making them Japanese inspired. If you’re into a bit of fusion, give them a try! They also make the most divine little pancakes with breakfast fillings, my son had one every day of the summer holidays, so that’s praise indeed.

Spuds4u originated in Chester (fancy) and came here to the market earlier this year. With two massive potato ovens the flavour is unreal. Come and ask Rachel about the daily specials. I had an upside-down cottage pie potato last week and it changed my life.

Thea is the newest member of our little community, she specialises in accessories with a Japanese, Korean, Chinese vibe. Popular with people of all ages, she will help you with hair accessories, jewellery and scarves as well as a million other pretty things.