Guardian Best Of 2023 top 20 independent shops and businesses revealed

Last Friday, we launched our latest Best of 2023 search as part of these celebrations and we wanted to find the best independent shop or business in Mid Cheshire.

So far in our Best of 2023 competition we’ve given out ten coveted awards.

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

We asked you to make your favourite’s day by nominating them for our Best Independent Shop award and joining the #ukindieday promotional campaign.

After reading all of your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top 20, who will battle it out to be named Best Independent Shop 2023 in Mid Cheshire.

Now we need your help to choose an overall winner from our shortlist.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Independent Shop shortlist post on our Northwich and Winsford Guardian or Knutsford Guardian Facebook or Twitter pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Northwich and Winsford Guardian or Knutsford Guardian (Thursday, July 6 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, July 10 and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR 20 BEST INDEPENDENT SHOP SHORTLIST:

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