Northwich Market to open four days a week as plans for Barons Quay move start to take shape

Northwich Market will extend its opening hours to open four days a week from Thursday 3rd October, with plans for the market to move to Barons Quay also taking shape.

Traders at Northwich Market asked for the Council to add Thursday openings ahead of the move to Barons Quay, extending opening hours to four days a week. This is in addition to the market’s current opening times on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 4pm.

The market is currently made up of ten traders, including an award-winning lady’s boutique, wool and haberdashery, pet foods, eggs, gifts, greeting cards, computer repairs, guitar tuition, school uniforms and workwear, a café plus an East Asian food stall opening in October.

Applications from new traders are welcomed, and full support and mentoring is on offer to help new traders get up and running.

Contact: 

markets@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Plans for the market to move from Weaver Square to Barons Quay, which was approved by the Council’s Cabinet in July 2024 are also taking shape, with the first architect visualisation published showing how the market could look in its new corner location, expected to open in winter 2025.

The new market will benefit from investment of around £1.8m with bespoke designed fixtures and facilities to provide a significantly improved experience for customers and traders whilst complementing the existing retailers, leisure and food and drink options already in Barons Quay.

The Council is working with all the existing traders to offer space for them in the new market to provide continuity and bring in new traders to ensure the market can expand and thrive in its new location.

Claire Forster, owner of the Style Hut lady’s boutique said:

“The new market will be an exciting addition to Barons Quay and The Style Hut is excited to move with the market into a new revitalised building with higher footfall and we look forward to learning more about the plans.”

Andrea Leacy, owner of the Market Café said:

“We are really looking forward to moving to the new market in Barons Quay, this will enable our family business to move forward with longer trading hours and more footfall in a new location with improved modern facilities.”

Cllr Nathan Pardoe, Cheshire West and Chester Council, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Regeneration and Digital Transformation, said:

“There are great times ahead for Northwich Market as part of Cheshire West and Chester Council’s transformation of Weaver Square, which will bring homes and people to the heart of Northwich.

“It is fantastic that existing market traders are supporting the plans to move Northwich Market to Barons Quay. Ahead of the move, Northwich Market remains open for business, and I hope that people continue to support the traders in Weaver Square and make the most of the extended opening times. It’s also a great opportunity for new traders to join the wonderful team in Northwich Market and establish their business.

“The Council remains committed to Northwich Market and all of its markets across the borough.”

More information on the regeneration of Northwich can be found at:

https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/regeneration-of-west-cheshire/northwich-regeneration/weaver-square

Find out more about Northwich Market on the Council website:

Northwich Market | Cheshire West and Chester Council

Pictured - Northwich Market Barons Quay architect visualisation.