Markets
Last Updated: 16 October 2023
There are a variety of markets across the district offering a wide range of items. We manage the indoor and outdoor markets in Kendal and Ulverston, all other markets in South Lakeland are run independently.
Kendal markets
The outdoor market place is situated just off Stricklandgate by the war memorial and the indoor market is inside the Westmorland Shopping centre just off the market place. Both markets are within a few minutes walking distance of the towns multi storey car park and its bus station.
Visit Kendal: Markets provides more information about the different types of stalls.
Kendal market traders outlines information about how to apply to be a trader and the current tariffs.
You can contact us with any enquiries by email kendalmarket@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk or call 01539 793 559.
Kendal farmers market
Kendal farmers market is held on the last Friday of every month except December when the last market is Friday 17 December 2021.
For more details please contact Marian Graveson 07771 543 625.
Map showing the location of Kendal farmers market, the indoor market and our car parks in Kendal
Ulverston Markets
We run two markets in Ulverston.
Ulverston market hall
Map showing location of Ulverston market hall and our car parks
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 5pm. The Market Hall is closed on Bank Holidays.
There are 27 stalls (curtained units, not locked). To rent a stall call 01539 793 559.
Units are let on an annual tenancy agreement. Tenants are permitted to sell own businesses by agreement with Council.
There is a service charge.
Refuse collection is available and there is an on site cafe serving hot and cold meals.
Ulverston street market
Map showing location of Ulverston street market and our car parks
Open Thursday and Saturday.
There are 45 pitches (traders own dismountable stalls, various sizes).
Our summer rate (from 1 April to 30 September) on Thursday is £1.40 per linear foot (0.305 meter) of frontage.
Our summer rate (from 1 April to 30 September) on Saturday is £1.15 per linear foot (0.305 meter) of frontage.
Our winter rate (from 1 October to 31 March) on Thursday is £1.15 per linear foot (0.305 meter) of frontage.
Our winter rate (from 1 October to 31 March) on Saturday is £1 per linear foot (0.305 meter) of frontage.
No service charge.
There is a refuse collection. No vehicles permitted on site.
Casual traders welcome but it is advisable to telephone first to avoid disappointment 01539 793 559.
Traders can generally be contacted by telephoning the market office on 01539 793 559.
Kirkby Lonsdale market
Kirkby Lonsdale street market takes place every Thursday.
The market is on Market Square car park and run by Kirkby Lonsdale Community Interest Company.
Facebook.com/KirkbyLonsdaleCharterMarket
Cars and vans can park conveniently beside the market stalls.
Map showing the location of Kirkby Lonsdale market and our car parks
Milnthorpe market
Milnthorpe street market takes place every Friday.
It is run by Milnthorpe Parish Council in the village's market square.
Map showing location of Milnthorpe market and our car parks
To book a place please contact Paul Blackburn on 07488 354 571 or email: milnthorpeparishclerk@gmail.com
Sedbergh market
Sedbergh weekly market takes place every Wednesday.
The market is on Joss Lane car park. Cars and coaches can park beside the market stalls.
Map showing location of Sedbergh market and our car parks
Sedbergh artisan market
Sedbergh artisan market is held on Sedbergh Main Street monthly, on a Saturday, in the spring and summer.