What time is the Ambleside market?

The Ambleside outdoor market is held weekly on Wednesdays in the King Street car park, featuring local produce, crafts, and food. While specific opening times for 2026 are not explicitly listed, such markets typically run throughout the day, usually starting in the morning and operating into the afternoon.

Does Ambleside have a market day?

Markets in Ambleside

This market runs every Wednesday in the King Street car park, where about 20 traders sell fresh local produce, handmade chutneys, jams, crafts, and street food. It is a good place to try Cumbrian food and talk to sellers.

What days are the Lake District markets on?

Markets

• General retail markets include:
• Carlisle Open-Air Market, every Friday in Greenmarket and the Market Square.
• Keswick Outdoor Market, every Thursday and Saturday from 9am to 4.30pm.
• Kendal Outdoor Market, every Wednesday and Saturday, from 8am to 5pm.

What to do in Ambleside today?

The 11 Best Things To Do in Ambleside, Lake District England

• Ambleside is a small, charming town in the Lake District of England. ...
• Hike the trail to Todd Crag then onto Loughrigg Fell. ...
• Walk to Rydal Waters and Rydal Caves. ...
• Walk to Grasmere. ...
• Explore the Roman ruins. ...
• Enjoy the North end of Lake Windermere.

Does Bowness on Windermere have a market day?

I think it's great that Bowness has this market on every Sunday. It brings locals down every week, and also attracts lots of tourists to the area. There's so many great stalls, many of which are Windermere based. Thanks to Glebe Markets Bowness On Windermere for creating such a great market!

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Is Ambleside a market town?

Ambleside. At the northern end of Windermere is the popular market town of Ambleside, perfectly located in the heart of the national park. Surrounded by majestic Lakeland fells, Ambleside's roots are in the medieval woollen trade, but the town you see today is primarily Victorian, built of traditional grey slate.

Is Ambleside or Windermere nicer?

Ambleside. There are several Lake District market towns, and Ambleside is perhaps the prettiest. Sitting proudly at the northern end of Windermere, it's a real beauty. Don't miss a photo at the quirky Bridge House - which sits right over the river of Stock Beck - before exploring the many other attractions.

What was filmed in Ambleside?

More recently, scenes from the film adaptations of Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales have used Windermere and Ambleside for their shooting. Other modern movies using film locations in the Lake District include 28 Days Later, Snow White and the Huntsman and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

What are the best days to go to the market?

The best day of the week to get the best selection is Wednesday, specifically during the afternoons. By then, Tuesday night's deliveries should be fully restocked on shelves, so you'll have dibs on the freshest goods before the hungry after-work crowd arrives.

Is there a market in Castle Douglas?

Castle Douglas Producers Market takes place on the 3rd Sunday of each month. The market starts at 10.00am and closes at 2pm.

What is the best market town in the Dales?

Leyburn. This fine market town is just outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park, but makes an excellent base for exploring the eastern Dales. The town itself, pleasantly situated on a low ridge above the River Ure, offers a good choice of local shops, restaurants, cafés, and even a cinema.

What's famous in Ambleside?

Top Attractions in Ambleside

• Loughrigg Fell. 4.8. (635) Mountains. ...
• Rydal Mount & Gardens. 4.5. (422) Historic Sites. ...
• Go Ape Grizedale. 4.7. (884) Parks. ...
• Rydal Cave. 4.5. (91) Caverns & Caves. ...
• The Bridge House. 4.2. (411) Historic Sites. ...
• Kirkstone Pass. 4.7. (116) Mountains. ...
• Stock Ghyll Force. 4.4. (251) Waterfalls. ...
• Wray Castle. 3.5. (2,153)

What day is Keswick Market on?

Keswick Market runs every Thursday and Saturday, all year round (except sometimes in high winds), with stalls filling the Market Square with local food, crafts, clothes, and gifts from around 9 AM to 4:30 PM. It's a bustling market with around 60-70 traders, making it a central attraction in the Lake District town, though arriving early is recommended as parking fills quickly.
 

Where is the most Christmassy place in the Lake District?

The most Christmassy place in the Lake District is widely considered to be Bowness-on-Windermere, often crowned the UK's most festive town for its classic winter wonderland feel with cosy pubs, lakeside beauty, potential for snow, and charming events like Santa's grotto on the water. Other festive spots include Keswick, known for its cafes and Christmas lights, and towns like Ulverston for traditional Victorian Dickensian festivals.
 

Who is buried at Ambleside?

Burials. Burials include Mary Louisa Armitt, the founder of Ambleside's Armitt Library. Her sisters Annie and Sophia are also buried there.

Where did Taylor Swift go in the Lake District?

Taylor Swift visited the Lake District, particularly around Windermere and Bowness, reportedly with Harry Styles in 2012, finding inspiration in the landscapes for her song "The Lakes" from the Folklore album, referencing Romantic poets like Wordsworth and areas like Windermere peaks and Beatrix Potter World. She loved the area's natural beauty, which offered an escape, with lyrics mentioning "take me to the lakes where the poets went to die" and "those Windermere peaks look like a perfect place to cry".
 

What is the safest town in Cumbria?

The next most dangerous is Barrow-in-Furness, and Carlisle comes in as third most dangerous. There are safer parts of Cumbria, identified using the same Crime Risk measurement, starting with Egremont which ranks as the safest area in Cumbria, followed up by Ulverston in second place, and Cockermouth in third place.