Levenshulme Makers Market is set to relocate to Cringle Park, a popular south Manchester park, for a two-month trial this autumn, it has been announced. The event, which has been held by different organisers since 2013, was revived earlier this year under the name The Makers Market.
Move from Station Car Park to Park Setting
First held in April, the event broke tradition by moving from Sunday to Saturday. The markets, previously held by Levenshulme Station, featured a range of food and drinks stalls as well as crafts and gifts from local and artisan makers, including the Teatime Collective, Ginger's Comfort Emporium, and Tilly's Little Treasures.
Levenshulme councillors have been working with organisers of the markets to explore trialling the monthly event at Cringle Park, which has been home to the shipping container cafe and coffee shop Grounded since April last year.
Councillors Propose October and November Trial
Labour councillors have proposed the new trial will take place throughout October and November, which they say will allow them the opportunity to see how the market fits within a park setting. In a post on social media, the councillors wrote: "As many residents know, the Makers Market brings a fantastic variety of locally produced goods to our area, from artisan food and drink to handmade crafts, unique gifts, artwork, and independent trader stalls."
"This proposal has already been warmly welcomed by Grounded Coffee, and we see it as a brilliant opportunity to enhance Cringle Park, support local independent traders, and bring even more visitors into our green spaces."
The market had already announced that its dates for the two months during the trial would be held on October 31 and November 28, but it has not been confirmed if these dates will stay in place for the Cringle Park trial.
History of the Market
First held in 2013 by a group of volunteers, Levenshulme Market quickly built a reputation with locals and went on to be named the Best Small Market at the Great British Market Awards in 2020. The original organisers announced in 2023 they would be taking a break from the event due to the cost of living crisis, but said there was potential for it to return.
In 2025, the New Levy Artisan Market began but only lasted eight months. The Makers Markets, who are also behind similar markets across the country as well as in Chorlton, Wythenshawe, Stockport and Sale, took over the reins with their revised Saturday format this year.
At the time of its arrival in the spring, organisers said they had hoped to "bring a little of that much-loved market magic back to the heart of the community." They added: "Levy market was incredibly important to the Manchester Market scene, we hope we can do you proud and help create more opportunities for Manchester businesses to grow. Many of the traders you'll remember from the original Levy market days will be back - the ones who helped make it so special - alongside some lovely new additions."
