Café & shop
Lockside coffee.
Locally made gifts.
When you visit the Wharf, you can stop for lunch on the towpath, take home a piece of the story, or order a coffee for the walk back along the canal.
The café
All-day food on the towpath.
Open from breakfast through to early evening, the café spills out onto the lockside terrace. The menu is led by local suppliers. Short, seasonal, mostly under £12.
- Locally roasted coffee
- Daily soup & sourdough
- Open sandwiches
- Cakes from Marple bakers
- Children's menu
- Cyclist-friendly
Opening hours
Mon – Fri
08:30 – 17:00
Sat – Sun
09:00 – 17:00
Photography to follow
The terrace, looking out across the lock.
The shop
Locally made, story-driven.
Books, prints, blends, gifts and pieces from Marple makers. Every sale supports the upkeep of the building.
The Wharf: a short history
£12.00
Marple canal junction print
£28.00
Oldknow tea blend (100g)
£8.50
Towpath tote bag
£14.00
Lockside enamel mug
£15.00
Letterpress canal map
£32.00
Online shop coming soon. For now, products are available in person at the Wharf.