Cumbria Market Guide 2025–2026 — Keswick, Cockermouth, Carlisle & Penrith
If you’re looking for markets today near
The Tranquil Otter in Cumbria, you’re in for a treat. From the bustling Keswick Market in the heart of the Lake District to the historic Penrith Market, and from lively outdoor markets in Carlisle to magical Lake District Christmas markets, there’s something for everyone — whether you’re after artisan bread, locally grown produce, unique crafts, or festive treats.
Keswick Markets
The famous Keswick Cumbria market days run every Thursday and Saturday in Market Square, 8 am–5 pm, all year until July 2026. This Saturday market near me has favourite features: Cumbrian cheeses, handmade crafts, and locally baked bread. Many visitors search for the Keswick market day when planning their trip to the Lakes.
📅 Taste Cumbria Keswick Food Festival — brings extra food stalls, street performers, and a lively farmers’ market this weekend
Cockermouth & Surrounds
- Cockermouth Market — Fridays year-round in the town centre
- Cockermouth Sunday Market — seasonal dates announced locally
- 📅 Cockermouth Food Festival 2025 — 27–28 September 2025 — one of the biggest markets in Cumbria for foodies.
- 📅 Taste Cumbria Christmas — 6–7 December 2025 — part of the Lake District Christmas markets scene, perfect if you’re searching for Christmas fairs in Cumbria or Christmas markets in the Lake District.
Carlisle Markets
From the indoor Carlisle Market Hall (Mon–Sat, 8 am–5 pm) to Carlisle Farmers’ Market (first Saturday monthly, Sep–Dec 2025), there’s always a market today near me for shoppers in the city. Large outdoor markets also pop up in the city centre on special weekends.
Penrith
The bustling Penrith Market Day runs every Tuesday, while the Penrith Farmers Market takes place on the third Tuesday month.
🌲 Christmas & Seasonal Highlights
Cumbria’s Christmas fairs, Lake District style, are unmissable — think mulled wine, twinkling lights, and snow-dusted fells as the backdrop. Key events include:
- Windermere Christmas Market & Windermere Christmas Markets
- Ambleside Christmas Market
- Kendal Christmas Market and Kendal Indoor Market
- Grange over Sands Market for festive crafts and food
- Lake District Xmas Markets & Christmas Markets in the Lakes listings
- If you’re wondering “any markets on tomorrow near me” in December, chances are you’ll find one of these Christmas markets that Cumbria is famous for.
Your Handy “Market Days Near Me” Checklist:
- Keswick: Thu & Sat — all year
- Cockermouth: Fri — all year
- Carlisle: Mon–Sat (Hall), 1st Sat monthly (Farmers)
- Penrith: Tue (Main), 3rd Tue monthly (Farmers)
- Orton: 2nd Sat monthly
- Kendal, Ulverston, Wigton, Kirkby Stephen — check Market Lake District listings for updated times
Whether you’re planning a foodie weekend, hunting for handmade gifts, or searching for the perfect market by the lake, Cumbria’s market days have you covered — from locally grown farmers’ market produce to the most magical Christmas markets the Lake District can offer.
