Small Business Saturday: Mid Cheshire's top 20 independent businesses

The national initiative tries to encourage consumers to shop local and support small businesses in their communities.

Backed by the hashtags #SmallBizSatUK and #SmallBusinessSaturday, today is the perfect day to visit a local independent shop or small business and give them your support.

In the summer, as part of our Best of 2023 campaign, we searched for Mid Cheshire's Best Independent Shop or Business.

We wanted to show small business owners at the heart of our local communities some love and celebrate the best the town has to offer as they juggle increasing overheads, competition from big brand companies and the ever-increasing trend for online shopping.

 was the runaway winner after you, our readers, voted for your favourite in a shortlisted top 20.

Here is the town’s shortlisted top 20 independent businesses and shops:

Cheshire Tails Doggy Daycare

Cheshire Tails Doggy Daycare, Stanley Grove, Northwich

A family-run business providing a fun and safe environment for pets to play, socialise and relax.

For more details go to facebook.com/cheshiretailsdogdaycare

Holmes Sweet Home

Holmes Sweet Home, Holmes Chapel

A mixture of desserts and milkshakes, coffee and brunch dishes.

For more details go to facebook.com/holmessweethomeUK

Get Braided

Get Braided, Weaverham

All your braiding needs - long lasting low maintenance hair, whether it’s for a festival or a wedding.

For more details go to facebook.com/gwills1907

Polly and Tots

Polly and Tots, Northwich

A shop selling clothes, toys, accessories and gifts for children.

For more details go to facebook.com/pollyandtots

Pulse of Perfumery

Pulse of Perfumery, King Street, Knutsford

An independent perfumery offering unrivalled fragrance expertise alongside a carefully curated range.

For more details go to facebook.com/pulseofperfumery

The Style Hut

The Style Hut, Northwich Indoor Market

A ladies boutique stocking the latest in ladies fashion and accessories that won last year’s Best Independent Shop award.

For more details go to facebook.com/thehair.hut.56

The Electric Church

The Electric Church, Over Square, Winsford

Independent record store and coffee shop.

For more details go to facebook.com/ElectricChurchRecords

Dante's Boutique

Dante’s Boutique, Witton Street, Northwich

Beautifully hand-crafted items made with quality yarns.

For more details go to facebook.com/dantesboutique

Woodland View Boarding Kennels

Woodland View Boarding Kennels, Chester Lane, Winsford

A family-run business offering top quality accommodation for dogs in Cheshire.

For more details go to facebook.com/WoodlandViewKennels

Willow Bridal

Willow Bridal, Princess Street, Knutsford

Cheshire’s premium bridal experience, with exclusive collections, in-house alterations and much more.

For more details go to facebook.com/willowbridalboutique

HD Travel

HD Travel, High Street, Northwich

One of the north west’s leading independent travel agents.

For more details go to facebook.com/hdtravel01606333999

Cocaranti

Cocaranti, King Street, Knutsford

A boutique dedicated to premium denim and luxury casual wear.

For more details go to facebook.com/cocaranti

Temptations of Middlewich

Temptations of Middlewich, Wheelock Street, Middlewich

A shop selling something for everyone – a little bit of everything!

For more details go to facebook.com/p/Temptations-of-Middlewich-100056303121239

Millennium Comics

Millennium Comics, Church Road, Northwich

Comics and graphic novels with new releases every week and thousands of back issues.

For more details go to facebook.com/millenniumcomicsUK

Kismet Hartford

Kismet Hartford, Chester Road, Hartford

Funky and fun clothing – something for everyone.

For more details go to facebook.com/KismetHartford

Northwich Art Shop

Northwich Art Shop, Witton Street, Northwich

Quality art supplies and materials for artists.

For more details go to facebook.com/NorthwichArtShop

Refill Shed

Refill Shed, London Road, Davenham

A waste-reducing refill service providing safe eco-friendly sustainable cleaning and personal care products.

For more details go to facebook.com/refillshed

Ivy Cottage Interiors

Ivy Cottage Interior, Crown Street, Northwich

Stocking home interior items and furniture.

For more details go to facebook.com/ivycottageinteriors

The Beauty Box

The Beauty Box, Northwich

A business selling 100 per cent vegan, cruelty free and eco-friendly products.

For more details go to facebook.com/VeganbeautyboxUK

The One Co Cheshire

The One Co Cheshire, Northwich

The refillable candle company- making refillable candles the new normal.

For more details go to facebook.com/theonecocheshire