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Farmers' Markets in Eden

For centuries, farmers made the trek into a town or village to sell their produce at market. The lively markets provided essential food supplies and were an important focus for the local community.

Today, Eden's colourful farmers markets are helping to revive that tradition, by providing quality local produce, sold by the people in the know - the farmers, growers, bakers and makers themselves.

Penrith

Third Tuesday each month from April to December from 9.30am to 2pm.

Penrith was granted a market charter in 1223 and centuries later, a traditional, local produce market is again being held in the historic setting of the Market Square.

The attractive coloured stalls attract the discerning shopper, keen to buy fresh local food, while learning where it came from and how it was grown or made. The stallholders, a number of whom are award-winning producers, are also keen to offer a wealth of food know-how and recipes for their produce.

Penrith farmers market offers a tempting array of local specialities, seasonal produce and distinctive crafts, all within the heart of town. And with its individual specialist shops, varied eating places and parking nearby, a visit to the historic market town of Penrith is well worth adding to your shopping list. Special markets with entertainment during the summer.

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Stalls at Penrith Farmers' Market

Orton

Second Saturday all year round from 9.30am to 2.30pm

Orton is a traditional fell farming village that nestles in the heart of Eden. This normally tranquil village is transformed on market day by the sights, sounds and smells of a thriving country market.

Over 30 regular stallholders offer a tremendous variety of speciality and award-winning produce - 65% of whom come from within 20 miles of the village.

With live music at most markets, special events such as cookery demonstrations, an award winning chocolate factory on the doorstep, and parking for the disabled, a trip to the award winning Orton farmers market is a great day out for the whole family.

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Stalls at Orton Farmers' Market

Pooley Bridge

Last Sunday from April to September from 10am to 2.30pm

Pooley Bridge Farmers Market is located close to the shores of Ullswater, in the centre of the village, behind the Sun Inn.

The stallholders at Pooley Bridge specialise in seasonal produce that is ideal for holidays: award winning sausages, burgers or fresh trout for your barbecue; local strawberries, fresh breads, farmhouse baking and ale, ideal for a picnic by the lake shore.

There is ample free parking on the market field and from Pooley Bridge, you can take a leisurely steamer excursion around Ullswater, or simply enjoy the views in this picturesque location.

Pooley was granted a market charter in 1256 - a tradition that has been revived by the monthly farmers market.

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Carrots on stall at Pooley Bridge Farmers' Market

Brough

Third Saturday of each month from 9.30am to 2pm (9.30am to 1pm January - March)

Brough farmers market is held indoors in the Brough Memorial Hall in the centre of the village. Stalls offer produce of the highest quality, with a truly local flavour. 80% of the farmers and producers trading at the market, live within 30 miles of Brough. All of them are enthusiasts; happy to talk about their produce.

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For General enquiries on Markets

  • Contact: Town Centres Officer
  • Address: Town Hall, Penrith
  • Email: markets@eden.gov.uk
  • Telephone: 01768 212147
Brough Farmers Market
Last updated 05 February 2010