The Makers Market brings together independent artisans, makers, performers and various other businesses to create vibrant community markets, with our events running all across the North West hosting a brilliant selection of fine local craftmakers, bakers, artists and stallholders. We have our lovely markets listed on the UK’s premier artisan directory, Pedddle.com, to showcase them as they deserve.
Pedddle’s mission is to connect communities with local, independent markets and the talented stallholders that sell at them. By working together, we aim to enhance the visibility of all markets, artisans and creatives, and foster a culture of supporting local businesses.
One of the standout events in the Makers Market's annual calendar is our monthly market held in Manchester's Northern Quarter, a vibrant area filled with street art, great live music venues and independent shops. Our market showcases a diverse range of artisans, from bespoke jewellers to gourmet food producers, reflecting the area's creative spirit.
Similarly, the Bombed Out Church Market in Liverpool offers a unique shopping experience in a historic setting, featuring an array of independent traders and live entertainment - as do many of our events.
These are just a couple of examples of our event listings on Pedddle, but our collaboration with their market directory is rooted in a shared vision; to support and promote independent businesses, and the outstanding creativity we have in this country. By working together, we aim to provide a platform for artisans to reach wider audiences and for shoppers to discover unique, handcrafted products, both on and offline, and reconnect with stallholders after an event more easily. This not only benefits all makers and consumers but also contributes to the vitality of local economies.
Supporting independent businesses has tangible economic and social benefits. An Ordnance Survey study revealed that between March 2020 and March 2022, there were 9,300 fewer retail outlets in the UK, highlighting the challenges faced by the retail sector as many independent retailers are closing in the face of economic turbulence. Market places like ours, and the others you can discover on Pedddle, offer a way to help local and independent businesses thrive.
Research shows that 74% of Gen Z prefer shopping from independent retailers, a much higher average than other age groups. This group (now aged 18-27), tends to avoid chain stores and is willing to pay more for products from independents - a trend we must support. This highlights the necessity of local markets as a place to access indie businesses.
Pedddle is working hard to continually promote the interests of these retailers and stallholders at our markets and others, creating further opportunity and publicity for the market industry.
We invite you to explore the upcoming markets and experience firsthand the benefits of supporting local businesses. View all of our markets on Pedddle.
