Stormy Sky (detail) by Ann Southward

Stormy Sky (detail) by Ann Southward

Farmers Markets 2009 - Details

01 Borderway, Harrison & Hetherington

Borderway Mart, Rosehill, Carlisle

Borderway Mart Exhibition Hall, only two minutes from the M6 Junction 43, or by public transport from Carlisle. Organised by Harrison & Hetherington and Carlisle City Council.

Hours: 2nd Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.

W: livestock-sales.co.uk/produce/farmers_market

02 Brampton

By the Moot Hall

Right on the edge of Hadrian's Wall Country, the octagonal Moot Hall of 1817 plays host to this small but varied Farmers Market. A variety of local produce including organic meats is usually available. Organised by Made in Cumbria.

Hours: last Saturday of the month, 9.30am-1.30pm.

03 Brough

Memorial Hall

Our FARMA certified market lies just off the A66, safe indoors from the Cumbrian weather. All our food is locally farm-produced - including lamb, beef, pork, venison, trout, poultry, eggs, vegetables, fudge and preserves. Organised by Brough Farmers Market.

Hours: 3rd Saturday of the month, 9.30am-2pm (Jan-Mar 9.30am-1pm).

W: broughfarmersmarket.org.uk

04 Carlisle

City Centre

Held in the pedestrian friendly centre of Carlisle, this award winning Farmers market combines an excellent choice of local produce with the modern facilities of the Great Border City. Organised by Made in Cumbria.

Hours: 1st Friday of the month, 9.30am-3.30pm.

05 Cockermouth Food & Craft Fair

Market Place

With its historic links to William Wordsworth and Fletcher Christian of Mutiny of the Bounty fame, Cockermouth provides a rich backdrop for one of Cumbria's newest street markets. Enjoy the best in local foods along with a selection of locally produced crafts. Organised by Made in Cumbria.

Hours: 1st Saturday of the month, 9.30am-2.00pm.

06 Egremont Craft fair & Farmers Market

Market Hall

Hours: 1st Saturday (from March) & 3rd Friday of the month, 9.30am-2pm. Contact Carole Woodman (01946 822375) for further details.

07 Greenhead, Hadrian's Wall Farmers market

Greenhead Village Hall

Contact Wendy Bond (016977 47448) for more information.

Hours: 2nd Sunday of the month, 10am-2pm.

W: northumberlandfarmersmarkets.org.uk

08 Kendal

Market Place

Built beside the flowing waters of the River Kent, Kendal plays host to this bustling Farmers Market. Shop for the very best in local foods and enjoy all this vibrant market town has to offer. Organised by Made in Cumbria.

Hours: Last Friday of the month, 9.30am-3.30pm. See the Calendar for more Kendal Food & Craft Markets throughout the year.

09 Milnthorpe Farmers Market

Market Hall

For details ring 07928 103407.

Hours: 2nd Friday of the month, 9.30am-2.30pm.

10 Orton

Orton Village 1 mile from M6 J38

At Orton Farmers Market in Cumbria, over 40 local farmers, growers, producers and artisan craftsmen offer a tremendous variety of high quality and speciality local produce and crafts - including organic and gluten free produce. Organised by Orton Farmers Ltd.

Hours: 2nd Saturday of the month, 9.30am-2.30pm.

W: ortonfarmers.co.uk

11 Penrith

Market Square

Market Square is the delightful setting for Penrith's colourful, certified market, where you'll find a tempting array of fresh, local produce and speciality foods, right in the heart of town. Organised by Eden District Council.

Hours: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9am-2.30pm.

W: eden.gov.uk

12 Pooley Bridge

Lake Ullswater, edge of river Eamont

Come and visit us at our other great Farmers Market at Pooley Bridge. Set in a lovely location on the edge of the river Eamont. Enjoy live music while you browse the stalls. Organised by Orton Farmers Ltd.

Hours: Last Sunday of the month Apr - Sep, 10.30am-2.30pm. For other dates see website.

W: ortonfarmers.co.uk

13 Sedbergh Local Produce & Farmers Market

Joss Lane Car Park

Hours: 3rd Wednesday of the month (April - October), 9am-2pm. For other dates see website.

W: sedbergh.org.uk

14 Ulverston Food Fair

Outside the Market Hall

Ideally situated for a visit to the South Lakes & Furness, this popular fair offers the best in local produce next to the regular Saturday market. Organised by Made in Cumbria.

Hours: 3rd Saturday of the month, 9.30am-2.30pm.

15 Whitehaven Farmer & Craft Market

United Reformed Church Hall, James Street, Market Place

Ring 01946 61919 for further details.

Hours: 2nd Saturday of the month (from March), 10am-3pm.

 

Made in Cumbria Markets

Eden Farmers Market Network

Independent Farmers Markets