The wait is nearly over as the new, multi-million pound Warrington Market opens its doors on Monday 6 July. 

The latest addition to the council’s flagship Time Square development, the new market will be home to over 50 local independent operators, with some familiar faces and some new favourites. It features the main market hall, home to 28 traders and escalators accessing the mezzanine floor, with a further 11 traders plus Radio Warrington’s new studio.

The large, open plan building, also features a spacious food court and an outdoor terrace for customers to dine outside during the summer months. ‘Cookhouse at Warrington Market’ features 12 traders serving a variety of hot and cold cuisines from around the world – from Eastern delights such as Thai and Chinese, to the freshest Italian pizza, Indian street food and Mexican favourites – the new Cookhouse has it all. There is also a fully stocked bar, serving a range of cask ales and local brews.

The council has been working closely with traders to put in place support so the new building can open safely, while protecting people’s health and wellbeing. This includes a range of ‘COVID-secure’ measures such as clear signage, social distancing, people encouraged to wear face coverings, and reduced seating capacity for dining at the Cookhouse.

Here’s the full line-up of traders for the new Warrington Market.

Cookhouse at Warrington Market

• Dreamshakes
• Café at the End of the Universe
• Eastern Point
• Krua Thai
• Tam’s Takeaway
• The Hop Emporium
• Bombay to Mumbai
• Shawarma & More
• Baker J’s
• Louie’s Pizza
• Get Stuffed!
• Dark Side of the Spoon
• Casa Mexica

Ground floor

• Dressing Room
• Posh Hair City Warrington
• PJ’s Jewellers
• Window Dreams
• Blooming Lovely
• Moran’s of Warrington
• Renovation Station
• EVPE: Crystal Clear Vapours
• Stitch Express
• Zack’s Pet Stop
• John Cross & Sons
• Two Brothers Coffee
• Fair 4 All
• FoneFitment
• Nosey Parkers Sweet Stall
• Beauty Kingdom
• Belvedere Collections
• So Many Lovely Things
• The Keyosk
• Warrington Fruit & Veg
• Yo Thai Foods
• Mama’s Bread and Cheese
• Petit Français
• V Reardon & Sons Fish
• Andrew’s Fish Game & Poultry
• Singletons
• Yates Greer

Mezzanine

• Radio Warrington
• Mullally’s Barbers
• Scott’s Pops & Comics
• NAJ’s Feet & Beauty Academy
• Ascension Tattoo
• Bells, Buttons & Bows
• Pesho Professional
• Ceedubu
• Pinkz
• A to G Music
• Snips
• FACES Aesthetics Clinic & Training Academy

Leader of the Council, Cllr Russ Bowden, said: “It’s fantastic news that we are finally able to open Warrington’s new, state-of-the-art market, which will be home to over 50 independent traders. Despite the challenges currently facing the high street nationally, our traders have demonstrated their resolve over the last few months by working with us to continue to provide essential goods and services to the community.

“Markets bring a vibrancy to town centres and our new market is a welcome addition to Time Square. I can’t wait to sample some of the amazing new tastes the Cookhouse has to offer. We will be following the government’s guidance around social distancing to ensure the new building is a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. It’s not quite the opening we had hoped for, but staff and traders are looking forward to a new beginning and can’t wait to serve customers again.”

For more information about the new market, visit warrington.gov.uk/new-warrington-market, or follow @warringtonmkt on social media.