Ellesmere Port market's countdown to the full reopening starts

Work on the transformation of Ellesmere Port Market will soon be completed and is currently expected to fully reopen in August with a new central dining area and the public realm in front of the market benefitting from a major refurbishment.

The market also recently welcomed a new independent family-run butchers, deli and grocery stall located in the heart of the market near the Port Arcades entrance.

Robinson Nicholls King founded by three lifelong friends; Dave Robinson, Mike Nicholls and Pete Wilton-King, together combine decades of experience with a passion for quality food, traditional service and supporting the local community.

Together, the trio bring well over 100 years of experience to the business. Dave is an experienced butcher with more than 40 years' experience training and working in some of the country’s most prestigious butcher shops, while Mike has spent over 25 years as a professional chef and Pete brings over 50 years of experience as a chef. Their combined knowledge allows them to offer customers expert advice, exceptional produce and outstanding service.

Quality and traceability are at the heart of everything they do; all of their meat is fully traceable, giving customers complete confidence in where their food comes from. The team also proudly makes its own sausages in-house using traditional recipes and high-quality ingredients.

Alongside the butchery, customers will find a fully stocked deli offering home-cooked meats, as well as a fresh fruit and vegetable section, making Robinson Nicholls King a convenient one-stop shop for fresh, locally sourced produce.

The directors said:

"We're not just opening a market stall – we're building something for the community. We're three mates who share the same passion for quality food, traditional values and supporting local people. We can't wait to welcome everyone through our doors."

Councillor Nathan Pardoe, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Regeneration and Digital Transformation said:

“I am delighted to welcome Robinson Nicholls King to the market, we wish them every success and congratulate them on opening such a wonderful and much needed stall. 

“Customer reaction has been incredibly positive, and it has been a fantastic achievement for the market team to bring back an independent butcher, deli and grocer to the market.”

The £8m market improvements have included a new building façade, photovoltaic solar panels on the roof, new toilets, seating, refurbished stalls and an improved layout, free public WiFi, plus a new flexible events space in the Flea Market. 

Externally there will be a new public space in front of the market with an al fresco area and seating areas, extensive new landscaping along with cycle parking and blue badge parking.

The Ellesmere Port Town Centre regeneration project has been funded by the government’s Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

For more information on the market see: 

www.ellesmereport.market