Keswick Outdoor Market, every Thursday and Saturday from 9am to 4.30pm. Kendal Outdoor Market, every Wednesday and Saturday, from 8am to 5pm. Ulverston Outdoor Market, every Thursday and Saturday. Ulverston Indoor Market, every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 5pm.
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.
Keswick (/ˈkɛzɪk/ KEZ-ik) is a market town and civil parish in the Cumberland unitary authority area of Cumbria, England. Historically, until 1974, it was part of the county of Cumberland.
Keswick Lake District UK | Market day | 4K walking tour
What is the closest village to Keswick?
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.
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.
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 ...
Ambleside is one of the most popular towns in the Lake District, sitting at the north end of Windermere lake its a great place to start some of the best know fell walks. Windermere and the surrounding area is arguably the most famous and popular area in the whole of the Lake District.
What market town is on the edge of the Lake District?
Cockermouth sits rights on the edge of the Lake District National Park. It is only a short trip away from the stunning Buttermere, Loweswater and Whinlatter Forest Park. The town itself offers a wide range of independent shops as well as great cafes, bars and restaurants.
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.
Some of the most popular attractions in Keswick include the lake, the Keswick Museum and Art Gallery, and the Castlerigg Stone Circle. There are also a number of walks and hikes that can be enjoyed in the town and the surrounding area.
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!
Most of Keswick's shops and its market are situated in the town centre. They are a mix of traditional and chain stores. There are several supermarkets, banks, and estate agents. Keswick also has its outdoor market which sells a range of products, including fresh local food.
You can walk the eight miles around the lake - check out the Derwentwater Walk leaflet. Or take a 50 minute round the lake cruise on Keswick Launch. There are seven landing stages, and you can hop on and off to combine a walk and a boat ride.
Kendal is not actually in the Lake Dist National Park, although it is a nice town, it is not as well served for pubs/restaurants as Keswick, and lacks some of the atmosphere of the villages within the park. Keswick would be a better choice in my opinion. Definitely Keswick.
Windermere is more lush, Keswick is known for mountain scenery and walks. Although just 30 minutes from Windermere you can be in the Langdale Valley which has a number of mountains and which I believe any tourist should visit. The prettiest lake, Ullswater (IMO), sits in between both towns.
If you are going to do walks all over the Lake District then stay in Ambleside as it is central. If you are concentrating on the Northern Lakes (where there are some fine walks) then stay in Keswick.
