Shopping local in Carlisle

Whether you’re staying in self-catering accommodation and need a grocery shop, or simply looking to take back a Lake District souvenir, there a few independent shops in and around Appleby to suit your shopping needs...

  • Brampton and Carlisle Famers’ Market

Brampton Farmers' Market and Carlisle Farmers' Market are run by Sustainable Brampton and consist of a range of stalls ran by small businesses including Mawbray Cheese Company, Cumberland Mustard, Collin Fish, Thornby Moor Dairy, Zen Baker and more. There is also a range of handmade crafts stalls. 

Carlisle Market is on the first Saturday of the month, from 9am-2pm at the Cathedral. Brampton Market is on the last Saturday of the month 9am-1pm outside of the Moot Hall.

  • Ashbridge & Brown 

Open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm

Ashbridge & Brown is a family owned gift shop in the centre of Carlisle, offering special gifts for little ones, you and your home. They sell a range of gifts and treats from lamps, cushions, mirrors, rugs and quirky accessories from independent makers. Brands include Emma Bridgewater and Jellycat and the shop also has an eco-friendly range.

  • Warwick Bazaar

Open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm

Warwick Bazaar is a quirky antiques shop known as the ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ of Carlisle, offering everything from vintage clothing and accessories, books, CD’s and vinyl records, local art, furniture and more! You could get lost for hours choosing a cool gift for a loved one, or a unique treat for yourself.

  • Bookcase 

Open Monday-Saturday 9:30am-5pm, Sunday 11:30pm-4pm

Bookcase is one of the country's largest independent bookshops selling over 300,000 carefully selected titles all housed in a fine Georgian house at the heart of Carlisle’s historic quarter. The shop stocks all subjects in depth and have specialist collections of Cumbrian and Scottish Topography, Natural History, Art, Fiction, Theology, History (especially Military History), and Railway books. Aswell as being home to a huge range of books, the shop also has one of the country's largest stocks of classical and jazz cds, both new and secondhand, plus a large selection of classical and jazz vinyl. After you’ve had a browse, relax and read your new purchase in the on-site café ‘Cakes & Ale’. The café has a lovely garden ideal for a light lunk, cake and a quiet drink.

  • Ye Old Sweet Shoppe 

Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm


One of Carlisle’s hidden gems, step back in time into the Ye Old Sweet Shoppe; a traditional sweet shop selling a range of vintage candy the old fashioned way, going back to when candy was weighed in quarters, toffee smashed with a hammer and everything came in a white paper bag. Both adults and children will love it here!