Orton and Pooley Bridge Farmers' Markets

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held on the last Sunday of the months

April through to September

next market

Sunday 29th APRIL 2012

10.30am-2.30pm

Find us at Pooley Bridge:

8 miles west of Penrith

Courtesy of Pooley Bridge Inn

 

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Pooley Bridge Farmers' Market

is held on the last Sunday of the months

April-September

next market

29th APRIL 2012

10.30am-2.30pm

 

 

Pooley Bridge is a stunning little lakeland village positioned at the Northeastern end of lake Ullswater.

The village is built around a 16th century stone bridge which crosses the river Eamont and was once a very important market town for the region. In modern times the village is a major tourist attraction and is the main camping region for this part of the lakes in easy reach of Keswick and Ambleside.

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Pleasure ferries operate on the lake at regular times in the summer months where you can experience the feel of old day steamers.

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The water is home to some good shoals of fish including trout and the very rare vendace along with several other coarse fish species.

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To the north of the village is Dunmallard Hill where the remains of an iron-age fort can be found and stunning views over the lake and village can be seen from.

The village has a few campsites around its surrounding hills and a couple of very nice inns and hotels which can be found on the campsite and inns pages of Pooley Bridge Online.

Breath taking views at Pooley Bridge Farmers Market next to Ullswater

 

 

Why support farmers' markets?

Supporting local farmers helps sustain local communities...

Other benefits are:

Self-help for local & small farmers

Adds to local food economy

Improves/maintains biodiversity

Makes local foods available

Reduces environmental impacts
Creates rural/urban links
Creates town/city centre regeneration
Other retailers/food outlets benefit

Awareness of farming, seasonality
Fresher, locally grown foods available
Organic/environmental issues
Social - improves community spirit
Adds to tourism
Can be self-sustaining
Links with many climate change objectives

 

"The very best foodie day out in Cumbria"

every 2nd Saturday of every month

next market

Saturday

11th February

9.30am-2.30pm

 

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