Links on this page include:
Accredited farmers markets
Foodie websites
Accommodation in the area that sources produce locally.
Rare breed livestock
History of the area
Information about Pooley Bridge
Liks to some of our performares and entertainers
Just keep scrolling....

Remember, not all farmers markets are accredited. If you want to be sure of the authenticity of the farmers market you should check for the NAFM accreditation symbol. (That's the green and white stripey circle that appears on our header)

In addition to our accredited Farmers Markets at Orton and Pooley Bridge, there are 2 other accredited Farmers Markets in Cumbria: at Brough and Penrith.

Brough farmers market is held on the 3rd Saturday of every month:-- Website

Penrith farmers market is held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month:-- Contact

Find out about some of the best food and drink producers in Cumbria by visiting the Cumbria Life Food and Drink Festival website.  See all the events for the festival in May 2006 but also have a look at the hotel and restuarants that celebrate local Cumbrian food and drink - all year round.

To find out more about accredited farmers markets throughout the UK you can visit:

National Association of Farmers Markets: -- Website

Or you can contact the following accredited farmers markets direct:

Rochester farmers market.Corporation St.car park.3rd sunday monthly. 9.00 to 1.00
Contact

Blackheath farmers market. (London SE3) Rail station car park. Weekly. Sundays. 10.00 to 2.00
Website

Ealing farmers market. Leeland Rd. West Ealing (London W13) Weekly. Sat. 9.00 to 1.00
Website

Islington farmers market. Essex Rd. (London N1). Weekly. Sunday. 10.00 to 2.00
Website

Marylebone farmers market. Cramer St. car park (London) Every Sun. 10.00 to 2.00
Website

Notting Hill farmers market. Kensington Place (London W8) Weekly. Sat. 9.00 to 1.00
Website

Peckham farmers market. (London SE15). Peckham Sq.Weekly. Sun. 9.30 to 1.30
Website

Pimlico farmers market.(London SW1). Orange Sq. Weekly. Sat. 9.00 to 1.00
Website

Swiss Cottage farmers market (London NW3). Finchley Rd. Weekly. Wed. 10.00 to 4.00
Website

Twickenham farmers market. (London TW1) Holly Rd car park. Weekly. Sat. 9.00 to 1.00
Website

Wimbledon Park farmers market. (London SW19) Wimbledon Park first school, Havana Rd. Weekly. Sat. 9.00 to 1.00
Website

We also recommend the following sites for information about food related events, farm shops and "pick your own" produce

Big Barn:-- Website

The Foody :-- Website

Real Produce :-Website

British Farming Campaign :-- Website

Sausage Fans :-- Website

Want to find accomodation or catering services that source local produce?

Barn House Bed and Breakfast in Orton source all their ingredients locally. (Lilian is a regular at Orton Farmers Market). Great accommodation, local food, award winning village...what more do you want? Barn House website

The George Hotel in Orton source local meat such as fell reared lamb from farms in the village. And the landlords, Mike and Robert are 2 of the nicest guys you could meet.....Website

Stonecross Manor Hotel in Kendal will delight supporters of locally-produced food. The owners, Anne MacLean and Philip Tamme, are determined to champion the local food cause and have drawn up an a la carte menu that draws inspiration from traditional Cumbrian recipes and from the county's speciality and seasonal ingredients. Website

Augill Castle at Brough is a deceptively informal hotel at the higher quality end of the market that orders meat from Ewbanks at Appleby, linen from Kirkby Stephen, toiletries from Sedbergh, chocolates from Kennedy's at Orton, trout from Bessy Beck trout farm at Newbiggin....and anything else they can possibly find that's local (it's their written policy). Website

The Coach House at Warcop, right on the Eden river, offers bed and breakfast and evening meals with local produce, especially sausages, and specialises in walking tours along the Eden Valley. Website

The Lyndhurst Guest House in Kendal sources only local produce for their wholesome Full Cumbrian Breakfast. It's a friendly and comfortable place in a quiet riverside location within easy walking distance of the town centre. Website

If you are interested in finding out more about the rare breeds mentioned on this site you can visit:

Pumpkin catering (Kent):- Website

Middle white pigs :-- Website

British white cattle:-- Website

Rough Fell sheep:-- Website

Gloucester oldspot pigs:-- Website

If you are interested in Pooley Bridge and surrounding area and would like to find out more then you can visit:
ullswater.co.uk
or
pooleybridge.com

If you are interested in Orton and would like to know a bit more about its history, view more photographs or learn more about the area you can visit:

Visit Eden :-- Website

The Cumbria Directory:-- Website

Photo Gallery :-- Website

If you have enjoyed some of the performers and entertainers at our market and would like to book them for your own event then you can contact them as follows:
Children's facepainter :-- Website
Segretta Stompers Jazz Band :-- Tel Brian Park on 016974 73566
Victorian Fairground Organ :-- Tel Tony Dalton on 01768 862762