FAQs

Answers to the most frequent questions. If you have a specific question please email us

 

Are dogs allowed in the market?

Yes, well behaved dogs on a lead are permitted, and please respect other customers by not letting your dog on the furniture, and if your dog makes a mess, please always clear it up!

Can I book a table?

Unfortunately, we do not offer a table booking service at present.

Can I work from the market?

Yes, please use one of the smaller tables or stools to allowother guests to enjoy the market.

Is there free WiFi

Yes, just look for the Market Guests WiFi option

Why did the old market stop trading?

The old Northwich Market in Weaver Square was no longer fit for purpose and the building was past its useful life, having served the town for 60 years.

The Council has been supporting the existing market traders. The Style Hut is opening in the new market whilst other traders have been offered spaces in Winsford Market or have sought alternative trading premises if they did not wish to transfer to the new Northwich Market. All traders were consulted on the plans for the new market and offered free business support to make an application to trade in the new market.

Opening the new market is part of the plan to deliver a new chapter for Northwich town centre, with ION Developments and Cheshire West and Chester Council working in partnership to create new sustainable neighbourhood and mixed-use development at Weaver Square, a key priority for the Northwich Development Framework.

The vision sets out proposals for sustainable town-centre living, with around 200 high-quality homes including affordable homes, comprising a mix of houses and apartments alongside improved public realm and flexible event spaces, as well as a proposed new bus hub for the town centre. For more information on the scheme see www.weaversquarenorthwich.co.uk

Does the Council run other markets?

Yes, the council has a portfolio of three other markets across the borough: Chester, Ellesmere Port, and Winsford. Plus there are two further markets, Neston and Frodsham which are managed independently.