Markets

Cumbria and the Lake District’s collection of markets might just be the best in the country. It’s not just an idle boast: nowhere else in England is local produce so proudly represented in the weekly farmers’ markets that place in over a dozen towns throughout the county, towns whose connection to farming and agriculture goes back in some cases to ancient times. Stop by any market to find a wide selection of fresh vegetables and farm-reared meats; homemade chutneys and jams; and all kinds of artisanal breads and cakes. Keep an eye out too for Cumbria’s fine crafts markets and fairs too, where locally made handicrafts are the perfect keepsake of your Cumbrian break.

Cumbria has a great range of markets, taking place in most towns throughout the county, including farmer's markets.

General retail markets include:

Keswick Outdoor Market, every Thursday and Saturday from 9am to 4.30pm.

Kendal Outdoor Market, every Wednesday and Saturday, from 8am to 5pm.

Kendal Indoor Market in the town centre, open six days a week, Monday to Saturday, from 8.30am to 5pm

Sedbergh Outdoor Market, every Wednesday from approx. 8.30am

Ulverston Outdoor Market, every Thursday and Saturday.

Ulverston Indoor Market, every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 5pm.

Farmer's Markets:

Brampton – last Saturday of the month from 9am - 1.30pm

Brough – 3rd Saturday of the month, from 9am to 2pm

Carlisle city centre – 1st Saturday of the month from 9.30am - 4pm

Cockermouth – 1st Saturday of the month

Egremont – 1st Saturday & 3rd Friday of the month from 9.30am to 1pm

Kendal – last Friday of the month from 9am to 3pm

Keswick – 2nd Thursday of the month

Milnthorpe – 2nd Friday of each month (general market every other Friday)

Orton – the second Saturday of the month, from 9am to 2pm

Penrith – 3rd tuesday of every month, from 9am to 2.30pm

Pooley Bridge (Behind the Sun Inn): Last Sunday of every month (April – September), 10.30am-2.30pm

Sedbergh (Joss Lane Car Park): Every Wednesday, 8.30am-2.30pm Stainton (Penrith) - 3rd Saturday of the month from 9.30am to 2pm

Please note that the information above is generally true but due to coronavirus restrictions, please be aware that some markets may have been operating in a limited capacity over recent weeks.