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Markets

We manage the town centre markets in Penrith and Appleby and the monthly Farmers' Market in Penrith.

Appleby Saturday Market - Boroughgate

Appleby's small, friendly market is held in picturesque Boroughgate. Stalls offer fruit and vegetables, baking, wet fish, household linens and books; with extra stallholders attending during the summer.

Penrith Charter Market - Great Dockray

Penrith was first granted a Royal Charter to hold a market in the town by Henry III in 1223. Penrith Charter Market is held in Great Dockray on Tuesdays during the summer months.

Penrith Farmers' Market - Market Square

The traditional market for farmers' and local producers is held every 3rd Tuesday each month in Market Square. The market offers a range of fresh, local produce and speciality foods.

Market Stallholders

For details of the charges and market regulations see Market Stallholders Information.

Eden Farmers' Markets

There are four farmers' market in Eden, held every month, throughout the year (with the exception of Pooley Bridge.)

  • Brough: Third Saturday
  • Orton: Second Saturday
  • Penrith: Third Tuesday
  • Pooley Bridge: Last Sunday April until September.

Penrith Saturday Market (Auction Mart: Junction 40, M6, A66)

This weekly market is operated by Spook Erection Ltd. The market and car boot sale is held every Saturday from 9am - 4pm. There is ample free parking and public toilet facilities on the site. A free shuttle bus between the market and Penrith town centre operates throughout the day, picking up at the Town Hall and Penrith town centre. For further details of the market and the bus service, telephone Spook Erection's head office 01768 895032.

Kirkby Stephen Monday Market - Market Square

The market is managed by the Kirkby Stephen Town Council, for further infroamtion contact Kirkby Stephen Council and Community Centre telephone 017683 71325.

Market Enquiries:

  • Contact: Town Centres Officer
  • Address: Town Hall, Penrith Cumbria CA11 7QF
  • Email: markets@eden.gov.uk
  • Telephone: 01768 212147
  • Fax: 01768 890470
Appleby Saturday Market
Flower display at Penrith Charter Market
Stalls at Penrith Farmers' Market