31/07/2026
And thatâs it from us. What more can we say (but in true marketplace form we will!)
Today is a day we never wanted to write about.
As we close the doors of The Marketplace, we just want to say one thing⊠thank you.
From the very beginning, you welcomed us into your lives. Whether you popped in every morning for a coffee, celebrated special occasions with us, supported our events, or simply stopped by for a chat, you helped make The Marketplace so much more than just a café. You made it a community.
To our incredible team, thank you for your hard work, loyalty and commitment. You gave your all every single day, often going above and beyond, and we couldnât have asked for a better group of people to have shared this journey with.
To our suppliers, thank you for believing in us, supporting us and helping us along the way. We are incredibly grateful for the relationships weâve built over the past few months.
Weâd also like to say a special thank you to Mandy and everyone at The Red Lion, and to our wonderful village shop. On more than one occasion, when we found ourselves in a pickle, you were there to help without hesitation. Those acts of kindness meant far more than you probably realise, and are a perfect example of what makes this community so special.
Running an independent business has been one of the hardest things weâve ever done, but also one of the most rewarding. Weâve laughed, celebrated, made lifelong friends and created memories that weâll treasure forever.
Although this chapter is ending, weâre hopeful it wonât be the end of the story for this wonderful building. There are some positive conversations taking place, and with a little luck, we hope it wonât be too long before the doors open again with a fresh new chapter for everyone to enjoy.
Thank you for every coffee, every meal, every kind word, every recommendation and every bit of support youâve shown us.
Weâll miss you all more than words can say.
With love and heartfelt thanks,
Emma, Rob and all The Marketplace team