Warrington Makers Market Features Local Artisans
Warrington's Makers Market on March 8 (11am-4pm at Time Square) featured NW independents' handmade art, jewelry, decor, and food. The market supports local creators and traditional crafts, offering visitors hands-on engagement with regional artisans. Similar maker events are happening at Brew Werks (March 9, 2-5pm) supporting the creative community.
The Warrington Makers Market is part of a larger network of artisan markets established across the North West and Midlands by The Makers Market organization, which has been empowering local and small businesses since 2011. The first Warrington Makers Market in March 2018 drew thousands of visitors to the town center, prompting it to become a recurring monthly event. The market's current home, Time Square, is a £142 million development that opened in 2020. This major regeneration project was designed to create a new family-friendly leisure and restaurant hub for Warrington, and the market is a key feature in its public square. Warrington has a long history of public markets, dating back to a royal charter granted in 1255 that established a weekly market and an annual fair. The modern Warrington Market, also located in Time Square, attracted over 2.4 million visitors in 2023, demonstrating the town's continued appetite for market shopping. Artisan markets play a significant role in the local economy by providing a platform for small businesses to sell their products and connect with customers. These events help to keep money circulating within the community and contribute to a vibrant town-center atmosphere. The monthly market in Warrington typically features around 70 artisan traders, offering a variety of handmade goods from dog accessories to ceramics and stained glass art, alongside food vendors and live music. The event is organized to be dog-friendly and is free for the public to attend.
