About

Leek is a delightful historic market town situated on the southern edge of the Peak District National Park and surrounded by rugged countryside, including the stunning gritstone rock formations of The Roaches.

The unspoilt town centre is a refreshing change from modern shopping malls and has some unique speciality antique shops as well as traditional and contemporary art galleries. The town has numerous independent food shops including traditional butchers, bakers and green grocers, delicatessen, Staffordshire oatcakes, wine, whisky and beers.

Enjoy the bustle and atmosphere of Leek's traditional markets – there's a general weekly outdoor market each Wednesday for bargains, as well as an indoor market every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the restored Victorian Butter Market. You can also browse the antique and collectors' market held outdoors in Leek's historic Market Place.

On the 1st Sunday of the month (except January) is the 'Totally Locally Leek's' Sunday Supplement Market, championing shopping locally and supporting our local high streets.

Following a successful bid to the Government's Levelling Up Fund, we have been awarded £17.1m to regenerate Leek town centre.

The funds are being used to carry out improvements to the indoor market, leisure centre and museum & library in stages from 2024 - 2026.  

Leek's long history features such famous characters as Bonnie Prince Charlie, canal engineer James Brindley, Queen Victoria and Victorian designer William Morris and with its traditional markets, Victorian buildings, historic churches, distinctive shops and award-winning eateries, there's much for the visitor to see and do.