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SouthportArtisan Market

Name: Southport Artisan Market
Location: Southport Market

50+ independent makers, artists, and food producers in the heart of Southport Market. Monthly, free to browse, and genuinely worth the trip.

What's There Getting There

Monthly

When

Usually 1st Saturday

PR8 1EF

Where

Southport Market

10am–4pm

Hours

Typical hours

Free

Entry

No charge to browse

Terry's Take

The Best Version of Southport Market

Southport Market is one of the better things to happen to the town centre in recent years. It took a building that had been sitting underused and turned it into something with genuine energy. The artisan market days, when 50+ independent makers fill the stalls, are the best version of the place.

The mix changes month to month. Some of the regulars are excellent, good ceramics, proper food producers, jewellery worth looking at. The food hall that runs alongside it every day is decent for a coffee and something to eat. It is not a tourist trap version of a market. It is the real thing.

If you are visiting Southport for the first time and you are there on an artisan market day, it should be on your list. If you live here and have not been: you are missing out. Check the Southport Market social pages for exact monthly dates before you go.

What to Find

What's at the Market

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Art & Prints

Original paintings, limited edition prints, photography, and illustrations from local and regional artists. Mix of established sellers and newer makers.

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Ceramics & Pottery

Handmade ceramics from independent potters. Everything from mugs and bowls to decorative pieces. Some of the best stalls at the market.

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Jewellery & Accessories

Handmade jewellery, silver, semi-precious stones, repurposed materials. Not the mass-produced kind you find in high street markets.

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Candles, Soaps & Wellbeing

Local makers doing scented candles, artisan soaps, and wellness products. The quality here is generally well above average.

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Food & Drink Producers

Artisan food producers alongside the main craft stalls. Cheese, bread, preserves, honey, and speciality food from local and regional makers.

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Southport Market Food Hall

The permanent food hall runs every day the market is open, not just artisan market days. Coffee, street food, and dessert operators. Worth combining your market visit with lunch here.

Before You Go

Getting There & Parking

Parking

Tulketh Street multi-storey, PR8 1EW. 5 min walk, usually has space

Eastbank Street car park, PR8 1DQ. 7 min walk

Lord Street on-street parking, limited, fills early on market days

Arrive before 10:30am for the best parking options on busy Saturdays

By Train

Southport station. Merseyrail Northern Line from Liverpool Central

30–40 min direct from Liverpool

10 min walk from the station to Southport Market

Good option if town centre parking is likely to be busy

Common Questions

Southport Artisan Market. FAQs

When is the Southport Artisan Market?

The Southport Artisan Market runs monthly, typically on a Saturday or Sunday. The next date is usually the first Saturday of the month at Southport Market on Market Street (PR8 1EF). Check the Southport Market social media pages for confirmed monthly dates.

Where is the Southport Artisan Market?

Southport Market, Market Street, Southport, PR8 1EF. The market building is a converted Victorian market hall just off Lord Street in the town centre. The artisan market runs inside the market hall and, weather permitting, extends onto Market Street itself.

How much does the Southport Artisan Market cost?

Entry is free. There is no charge to browse the stalls. You pay for whatever you buy from the traders.

What is sold at the Southport Artisan Market?

The market typically features 50+ stalls selling handmade crafts, artwork, jewellery, ceramics, candles, food and drink producers, plants, vintage items, and local artisan goods. The mix of stalls changes each month. Expect to spend time browsing, it is not a quick visit.

Is the Southport Artisan Market dog friendly?

Dogs on leads are welcome at the outdoor sections of the market. The indoor Southport Market hall has its own rules on dogs, check with individual vendors. Generally, well-behaved dogs on leads are tolerated in the outdoor areas.

Where can I park for the Southport Artisan Market?

Southport Market is just off Lord Street in the town centre. The nearest car parks are Tulketh Street multi-storey (PR8 1EW, 5 min walk) and Eastbank Street (PR8 1DQ, 7 min walk). Lord Street itself has some on-street parking. Arrive early on busy market days as town centre parking fills up.

Where can I eat at or near the Southport Artisan Market?

Southport Market itself has a permanent food hall with several independent food operators including coffee, street food, and dessert traders. These run every day the market is open, not just on artisan market days. After browsing the artisan stalls, the food hall is the obvious choice.

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