Freshly Baked: Cotton to open new café and bakery at Farnworth Green
Social impact developer Capital&Centric has unveiled the latest indie business to join the Farnworth Green community.
Cotton, the indie café brand known for its top-notch coffee and baked goods is to open its doors to a brand-new café as well as a dedicated bakery to supply its growing business.
Taking a spot in the heart of the new neighbourhood, Cotton’s bakery will produce fresh bread and baked treats daily, not just for its Farnworth café but for its wider network.
The design of the new space is set to have the same laid back vibe as its other locations in Manchester, with an opening date to be confirmed. The café will offer a welcoming space to grab a coffee, fresh pastries, or a bite to eat, while the bakery will be the engine behind Cotton’s signature sourdough, cakes, and other handmade treats.
Beyond serving up great food, Cotton is also working with Bolton Council to launch an apprenticeship scheme, offering young locals their first step into hospitality and a baking career.
The news coincides with the launch of the last phase of 20 apartments to be released, with all of the other 80 homes snapped up within days as people queued around the block to get their hands on a cool home to rent.
Tom Wilmot, joint managing director at Capital&Centric, said:
“Cotton is exactly the kind of indie brand we want to see at Farnworth Green. Forward-thinking, community-focused, and creating brilliant spaces for people to spend time. Seeing businesses not just open here but really embed themselves into the neighbourhood is what we’re all about. The fact that Cotton is also investing in skills and opportunities for young people makes it even more special.
“We’ve seen crazy demand for rentals at Farnworth Green so far, massively exceeding our expectations. We look forward to keeping the positive vibes going and starting to see operators bring the neighbourhood to life.”
Chris Griffith, founder of Cotton, said:
“We’ve been on an amazing journey growing Cotton, and we’re incredibly grateful for the loyal following we’ve cultivated. Now, Farnworth Green feels like the perfect next step. This isn’t just about opening another café; it’s about investing in a community.
“The bakery is a big move for us too, allowing us to craft everything from scratch and supply all our locations with freshly made goods. We’re also buzzing to team up with Bolton Council to offer apprenticeships, helping young people take their first step into the industry.”
Farnworth Green is intended to set a new blueprint for repurposing town centres previously dominated by retail, with plans to roll out the Neighbourhood approach to suburban communities at other brownfield sites across the UK.
Interested in living at Farnworth Green? Capital&Centric is encouraging people to sign up fast to secure a viewing for the last 20 remaining apartments at: https://www.olloliving.co.uk/locations/farnworth-green. Walk ins will be welcomed too.
Farnworth Green is set to become a go-to destination for independent food and drink, with yet more operators set to be announced soon. Businesses interested in taking space at Farnworth Green can get in touch at Farnworth@capitalandcentric.com.
Farnworth Green is one of eight live construction sites for the developers who invest £3million a week in regeneration and are continuing their expansion into new towns and cities across the UK, like Buxton, Wolverhampton, Gateshead, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent and Cambridge