Blakemere is a must-visit shopping and leisure destination, home to a unique collection of 18 different shops occupied by over 100 independent retailers and artisans, all offering unique and unusual products at affordable prices. Visitors can browse handcrafted jewellery, children’s gifts, houseplants, sports equipment, pet products, homeware and furniture, and antiques vintage and collectibles.
Open daily from 10am to 5pm, Blakemere is a popular place to meet friends and family thanks to its convenient location just off the A556, with free all-day parking available. Much of the site is also dog-friendly, meaning four-legged companions can also visit.
Shop, Stay, Eat, Play – Blakemere has everything you could need in one place!
Shops and activities at Blakemere
IN THE COURTYARD
A Wonderful World
A Wonderful World is an independently owned gift shop specialising in unique items for all ages and budgets.
With an eclectic range of quirky and seasonal products available, A Wonderful World is an Aladdin’s cave of gifts to delight all ages, from toys and games to home decor items and accessories.
Tel: 07980 995612
By Destiny Louise
Hair & Beauty Salon
Hair extension specialist. Fully qualified and insured with 6 years hairdressing experience. Also Nail and Lash Extension Specialists.
Tel: 07549 05703
Email: desymasterson98@gmail.com
Greens Houseplants
Greens Houseplants is a family-run business stocking a huge variety of houseplants, from small succulents to large tropical plants and including rare and unusual species.
Alongside houseplants of every shape and size, Greens Houseplants stocks a range of pots and planters to suit any style and décor.
Tel: 07748 717709
Classic Treats
Classic Treats is a delightful sweet shop offering a wide range of traditional and modern sweets, alongside handmade fudges in a variety of flavours, as well as delicious Snugbury’s ice cream.
In addition to its sweets and fudges, Classic Treats stocks a range of chocolate products, including luxury truffles and chocolate bars from some of the finest chocolatiers in the world. Whether it’s a treat to satisfy a sweet tooth or a gift for someone else, the shop’s friendly team is always available to help.
Tel: 01606 883979
Greg Nicholson Golf and Leisure
Greg Nicholson Golf and Leisure offers a wide range of golf equipment and apparel for golfers of all skill levels, from beginners to professionals, stocking leading brands including Ping, Callaway, Titleist, Taylormade and Mizuno.
In addition to golf equipment, the store features a variety of leisure items including footwear, clothing and accessories for other outdoor activities.
Greg Nicholson Golf is known for its helpful and knowledgeable staff, its custom made-to-measure golf clubs, and its teaching facility, making it a popular destination for golf enthusiasts in the area.
Tel: 01606 351573
Inspired by Artisans and Vintage
A charming gift shop offering a curated collection of unique and stylish products from over 20 talented independent craftspeople.
The shop’s impressive range includes vintage-inspired homewares, fresh handmade cosmetics, children’s gifts, crystals, dolls house miniatures, and handmade jewellery.
Tel: 01606 889220
the-Print.Studio
the-Print.Studio is a design and art print studio that specialises in affordable art and high quality archival art printing.
The opportunity to purchase limited edition printworks by artists, iconic prints and print reproductions is also available.
The gallery space at the-Print.Studio displays exhibits of original artwork and prints, as well as offering a creative space for artists and designers to display their own work.
Polly & Tots
Polly & Tots is a children’s clothing and gift store offering a wide range of high quality children’s clothing, accessories, toys and gifts for babies, toddlers and young children.
With a wide range of unique and stylish products, Polly & Tots prides itself on appealing to parents and children alike, whether for a special gift for a christening, a practical piece of clothing for everyday wear, or a fun and educational toy.
In addition to its range of products, Polly & Tots is also known for its friendly and knowledgeable staff who are always on hand to help choose the perfect gift or advise on sizing and fit.
Salsa Silver Jewellery
Salsa Silver Jewellery specialises in silver and two-tone gold and silver jewellery, accessories and gifts, handcrafted by skilled Mexican silversmiths using the finest 925 silver.
The store prides itself on its unique designs, including bangles from Taxco designed to combine the symbolisms of Mexico’s Mayan and Aztec cultures with a modern western style.
Stocking a range of products for both him and her to suit all budgets, Salsa Silver Jewellery offers beautiful products that you will not find anywhere else.
Tel: 07980 995612
Steve’s Artisan Experience
Steve’s Artisan Experience is a quaint coffee shop and deli located in the cobbled courtyard, specialising in cheese, spirits, speciality gins, local produce, and gift hampers.
Alongside its brunch and light lunch menu, homemade cakes, hot drinks and alcoholic beverages, Steve’s Artisan Experience is the ideal place to pick up a delicious hamper filled with locally sourced products, perfect for gifting or to use for a picnic while visiting or staying at Blakemere.
Tel: 07877 636996
So Coach Training
First aid training for when life happens.
First aid course for how to respond in an emergency, how to perform CPR, use a defibrillator and so much more.
Mental health courses to help you to listen, reassure and respond.
Tel: 01606 655140
Why not join our Blakemere family?
Looking to either relocate your growing business or start something new?
Then speak to Karen on 01606 883261 or email karen@visitblakemere.co.uk to discuss our excellent rental packages.
BEYOND THE COURTYARD
Crafts in the Corner
Crafts in the Corner is an independently owned creative studio offering craft sessions and birthday parties for adults and children, alongside stocking an impressive range of craft supplies, haberdashery items, fabric and yarn.
Drop-in activities and bookable workshops are suitable for all ages and include painting, decoupage, and sand art. Crafts in the Corner also offers a teddy bear repair service, giving a new lease of life to treasured teddies.
Tel: 01606 881880
Cheshire Aquatics
Cheshire Aquatics is a pet shop specialising in aquatics, pet supplies, pets and reptiles. It stocks a huge variety of marine, tropical and coldwater fish, alongside plants and hardware.
The Cheshire Aquatics pet department sells locally sourced rabbits and guinea pigs, hamsters, African pygmy hedgehogs, and captive-bred birds. The reptile department stocks a wide range of dry goods for reptiles, amphibians and terrestrial invertebrates, including live food.
Tel: 01606 889964
Cheshire Craft Workshop
The Cheshire Craft Workshop is a creative space where visitors can try their hand at a variety of crafts and activities. The workshop offers a range of sessions for all ages and abilities, such as pottery painting, pottery throwing and jewellery making.
Participants can select from a variety of materials and designs to create their own unique pieces of clay art. Walk-in sessions are available, alongside a calendar of pre-bookable workshops for all ages.
Tel: 01606 301269
Define Cosmetics
Define Cosmetics was founded in 2017 by Rebecca Foster who has worked as a permanent makeup artist and brow specialist since 2010. We pride ourselves on not only our treatments, but also strive to create friendly warm and relaxing environment for you all to enjoy at our chic salon located in the beautiful Cheshire countryside.
Tel: 07849 152526
The Design Shed
The Design Shed is an impressive collective of professional retailers who showcase and sell a wide variety of products, including design-led furniture, soft furnishings, homeware adornments and artwork, as well as wax melts and home fragrances, lighting and a wide range of unique homeware gifts.
Carefully curated with a huge variety of products on offer, including new pieces and upcycled, hand-painted, decorated and reupholstered furniture, The Design Shed is the ideal place to visit for stylish pieces for the home.
Tel: 01606 884030
Farrow House
Farrow House offers quality antiques, vintage interiors, decorative art, mid-century furniture, and upcycled homeware, all carefully selected by over 28 independent retailers with years of experience blending old and contemporary pieces.
This unique collective of independent shops has been listed as one of the top five antique shops to visit in Cheshire, making it a popular spot for antique enthusiasts.
Tel: 01606 889872
Ginger & Browns
Ginger & Browns is a bright and modern specialist pet store, stocking a wide range of products that cannot be found in typical pet shops. With knowledgeable and attentive staff, the handpicked products are high quality, appropriate and ethical.
Stocking products by 30 hand-selected producers and suppliers, Ginger & Browns is a discerning shop for pet owners and animal lovers.
Neighbour to Ginger & Browns is The Innocent Spa, a dog-grooming paradise which uses natural, handmade and cruelty-free soaps, shampoos and balms to pamper dogs within a calming and stress-free environment.
Tel: 01606 215800
Pau Run & Ride
Pau Run & Ride is a specialist sports shop stocking a huge range of running and cycling gear. The shop offers a wide range of products, including shoes, clothing, accessories and bikes, for beginners to experienced athletes.
The store has a team of enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff that can offer expert advice on equipment, gait analysis, a free bike health check, and professional bike servicing for all makes, models and types of bikes.
Tel: 01270 421392
Vintage and Collectables Emporium
The Vintage and Collectables Emporium is a popular destination for antique and collectible enthusiasts from across Cheshire and beyond. With over 40 stalls, visitors can find a wide range of vintage and collectible items to suit all interests and budgets.
Collectors will be suitably impressed by the many interesting items on sale in the emporium, where some customers have been known to spend up to a few hours browsing the shelves in search of gifts or pieces for the home.
Tel: 01606 647056
Northwich Sheds
Northwich Sheds is a well-established garden building supplier with over 30 years’ experience in the shed industry. Come and visit their large display site at Blakemere and choose the right shed or summer house for you. Please call before arrival so one of their sales team can be at hand to show you around.
Tel: 01606 620440
