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Crafty Vintage
6 days ago
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Things to Do in St Annes: Independent Shops, Ashton Gardens & the New Artisan Market

St Annes is one of those seaside towns that quietly surprises you — full of independent shops, beautiful gardens, and welcoming cafés.

Yesterday, we were out and about spreading the word about the new St Annes Artisan Market launching Saturday 11th April in the recently refurbishes St Annes Square, and it reminded us just how much this town has to offer.

Discover the Charm of St Annes

St Annes is brimming with quirkiness, style, and lovely folk. Beyond the magnificently refurbished St Annes Square, there is an abundance of independent shops, cafés, and hidden gems to explore.

From antiques and vintage treasures to interiors, crafts, music shops, and artisan food, it’s the kind of place where every corner has something new to discover.

During our visit, we were warmly welcomed by some fantastic local businesses who kindly displayed our market posters:

Curious Devices - Record Exchange & Vintage

Lytham St Annes Guitars

Magic Loop- Wool Shop

Pot Bound - CIC Craft Shop

HipInteriors- Interior design, mid century and up-cycled

Mabel's Coffee Lounge St Anne's- Coffee Shop

Wordly Antiques

The Cheese Emporium

Mirrie Dancer Bakery & Cafe- Bakery & Cafe

Glansin - Coffee & Bakes

Verdi Antiques

The Crafty Cottage Uk

The Pier Inn

St Anne’s fine foods

Vintage at the Palace

And of course:🐾 Blossom – our four-legged promotional assistant

A Morning Walk Through Ashton Gardens

One of the highlights of our visit was a stroll through Ashton Gardens in the morning sunshine.

These beautiful historic gardens feature landscaped lawns, colourful planting, and an elegant pavilion, providing a peaceful retreat right in the heart of the town.

Seaside Finale

After clocking up over 10,000 steps promoting the market, the grand finale (and Blossom’s well-earned treat) was a run along St Annes Beach. 🌞🌳🐾

A special shout-out also goes to the lovely local deli St Anne’s fine foods who kindly gave Blossom some chicken and sausage to keep her going on our travels around town!

St Annes Artisan Market – Event Information

📍 Location: St Annes Square📅 Launch Date: Saturday 11th April

The market will then continue on the second Saturday of every month, showcasing a wonderful mix of:

Artisan food
Local makers
Crafts
Vintage traders
Creative small businesses

It’s a perfect opportunity to support independent traders and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of St Annes.

Parking in St Annes

Parking is simple and convenient:

• Free parking for up to 2 hours in many central areas

• Free all-day parking on the outskirts of town

Calling Local Traders

If you’re a local maker, artisan, or independent business interested in joining the St Annes Artisan Market, there’s still time to get involved.

We’re looking for creative local traders to bring their unique products and services to the square each month — it’s the perfect way to showcase your business to a supportive community.

Please apply at craftyvintage.com/traders