There are a variety of markets in our area, offering a wide range of items. We manage indoor markets and outdoor markets in Appleby, Barrow, Kendal, Penrith and Ulverston. All other markets are run independently.
If you’re interested in becoming a trader or have any questions about your pitch, please contact us.
The markets we manage
Appleby market
Appleby market stands every Saturday at Boroughgate, Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6XE.
Find a car park near Appleby market.
Barrow market
The market in the Meat Hall and on the Mall, Barrow-in-Furness closed as of 17 February 2026.
We will update this site with alternative trading plans as soon as we have details.
For more information please see our news story 'Paving way for Barrow town centre transformation'.
Kendal outdoor market
Kendal outdoor market stands every Wednesday and Saturday. It is located on Market Place, Kendal, LA9 4TP.
Find a car park near Kendal outdoor market.
Kendal Market Hall
Kendal Indoor Market Hall is currently closed and undergoing major refurbishment and regeneration works. This is part of the Heart of Kendal project to regenerate the town centre. It is funded by UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Levelling Up Fund.
To see what people want from their indoor market, we’ve held several public engagement sessions (PDF , 415KB).
We’ve had a lot of interest from prospective and existing traders for the newly refurbished Market Hall. If you would like to become a trader, please complete a Kendal Indoor Market Hall Expression of Interest Form (DOCX , 89KB).
Please return your completed form to kendalmarket@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.
You can also collect expression of interest forms and return them to the reception at Kendal Town Hall.
Penrith market
Penrith Market stands every Tuesday on Market Square, Penrith, CA11 7SN.
Find a car park near Penrith market
Ulverston Indoor Market Hall
Ulverston Market Hall is open Monday to Saturday, from 9am to 5pm. It is closed on Wednesdays ,Sundays and Bank Holidays.
The Market Hall is located on New Market Street, Ulverston, LA12 7LJ.
Find a car park near Ulverston Market Hall.
Ulverston outdoor market
Ulverston outdoor market stands every Thursday and Saturday. It is located on New Market Street and Market Street, Ulverston.
Find a car park near Ulverston outdoor market.
Contact us
Markets Team
Phone: 0300 373 3300
Other markets in Westmorland and Furness
Alston monthly market
Alston market stands monthly on a Saturday. It stands on the land to the side of Alston Co-op, Alston CA9 3HS.
For further information, please contact normanbenglish@gmail.com.
Brough monthly farmer’s market
Brough farmer’s market stands in the Brough Memorial Hall on the third Saturday of every month. You can find more details on the Visit Brough Farmers' Market Facebook page.
Kendal farmer’s market
Kendal farmer’s market stands on the Market Place on the Second and last Friday of every month.
Visit Kendal: Markets provides more information about the different types of stalls.
If you’re interested in becoming a trader please contact Marian Graveson on 07771 543 625.
Kirkby Lonsdale weekly market
Kirkby Lonsdale street market stands every Thursday on Market Square car park. Cars and vans can park conveniently beside the market stalls.
Kirkby Lonsdale Community Interest Company run this market. You can find more details on the Kirkby Lonsdale Charter Market Facebook page.
Kirkby Stephen weekly market
The Kirkby Stephen market stands every Monday in the Market Square, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4QN.
You can find more information about the on the Kirkby Stephen Town Council website.
Milnthorpe weekly market
Milnthorpe street market stands every Friday. It is run by Milnthorpe Parish Council in the village market square.
If you would like to book a place, please contact Paul Blackburn on 07488 354 571 or email: milnthorpeparishclerk@gmail.com.
Orton monthly farmer’s market
Orton farmers market square stands on the second Saturday of every month.
The market is located inside and outside Orton Market Hall. Orton Farmer’s Market provides further details.
Sedbergh seasonal monthly artisan market
Sedbergh artisan market is held on Sedbergh Main Street monthly, on a Saturday, in the spring and summer.
Sedbergh weekly market
Sedbergh weekly market stands every Wednesday.
The market is on Joss Lane car park. Cars and coaches can park beside the market stalls.
Shap monthly farmer’s market
Shap Farmer’s Market is held on the fourth Saturday of every month. It is located inside and outside Shap Memorial Hall and the Old Courthouse.
You can find more details on the Shap Farmer’s and Makers Market Facebook page.
Stainton monthly farmer’s market
Stainton farmer’s market stands on the third Saturday of every month, inside Stainton Village Hall.
You can find more information on the Stainton Farmers' Market Facebook page.