We have four fabulous markets in our area. Go along, enjoy and support Keswick Market Thursday and Saturday, Silloth Market Thursday, Workington market Saturday and Wednesday and Wigton Friday Market.
The market bustles with the best of them (and has done since 1276) – around 60 different traders set up their stalls in the market square every Thursday and Saturday (in almost all weathers – you get used to four seasons in one day in Cumbria) to sell a wide and tempting range of local food and drink, crafts, clothes ...
Keswick is famous for its location, which is surrounded by incredible Lake District scenery including mountains and the beautiful lake of Derwentwater. It's known as the adventure capital of the UK because of its easy access to a range of outdoor activities including kayaking, hiking, ghyll scrambling, and cycyling.
Portinscale is the village closest to Keswick, just a mile away and is adjacent to the shores of Derwentwater. Portinscale has a good selection of accommodation including some lovely guest houses and self catering properties making it an excellent base for your holiday.
Just a reminder that the Barnstaple Pannier Market is. open every Tuesday to Saturday, from 9am to 4pm, offering a fantastic opportunity to support your local. traders.
Ambleside outdoor market is no exception around 20 different traders set up their stalls in the King Street car park every Wednesday (in almost all weathers you get used to four seasons in one day in Cumbria). Fancy an amble? Check out our holiday cottages for rent in Ambleside.
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. Stainton (Penrith) - 3rd Saturday of the month from 9.30am to 2pm.
It's also the perfect gateway to the Western Lake District and the Solway coast, so it's worth planning your trip so you've got time to head out of town too. You've got fells, lakes, forests and beaches on your doorstep if you choose to stay in Cockermouth.
The town is probably best known as the birthplace of William and Dorothy Wordsworth. Their father's grave can been seen in the town's All Saint's churchyard.
Cockermouth is famous for its association with various historical people - notably the poet William Wordsworth and the mutineer Fletcher Christian, both of whom were born in or near the town.
Which is Better, Keswick or Windermere? Windermere is the more touristy of the two towns with lots of day trippers arriving by coach. Keswick is known for mountain scenery and walks that are easily accessible from the town.
Keswick is much larger than Windermere. Both are well placed for day trips etc. If you want somewhere with numerous shops/restaurants/pubs etc choose Keswick (there's even a cinema). If you want somewhere a little quainter and quieter go for Windermere.
Keswick has an abundance of interesting heritage sites to visit such as Castlerigg Stone Circle, the Bowder Stone, Honister slate mine and the Derwent Pencil Museum which demonstrates why Keswick was the world-centre of pencil manufacturing!
Yes absolutely, Keswick is worth visiting whilst on holiday in the Lake District. This charming market town is hugely popular amongst walkers and hikers as it sits between the Skiddaw and Blencathra mountains.
Our weekly markets give you the chance to talk to the vendor and discover the story behind the delicious produce and hand-crafted artisan goods. Traders have sold to customers in this way on the market squares for centuries and it remains at the heart of local life.
Skipton Market is an outdoor market which operates every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday throughout the year on Skipton High Street. Generally, market trading hours are from 9am to 4.30pm.
