Buy local

Buying locally produced food or crafts is a great way to help the North Pennines prosper.   

There's lots of local products and produce to choose from ... moorland lamb, speciality sausages, dry cured bacon, candles, mustard, game, cheeses, organic soups, jams, jellies, chutneys, speciality breads, bespoke furniture, chopping boards... the list is practically endless!

Farmers' markets

There are many farmers’ markets to visit across the North Pennines; from Brampton in Cumbria, to Hexham in Northumberland and Stanhope in County Durham.

Art, crafts and the landscape

The landscapes of the North Pennines have a rich association with artists and writers - past, present and future. You'll also find a wealth of craft workers - pottery, textiles, candles, wood and metal work to name a few - in and around the AONB.

• Allendale Forge Studios - Arts centre in the centre of Allendale in the East Allen valley
• Allenheads Contemporary Arts - Studio and exhibition facilities based in the old schoolhouse
• Alston Artists - Art trails of open studios, exhibitions and other events around Alston Moor
• Alston Craft Workers - Group of six designer/makers living and working within a 15 mile radius of Alston
• Eden Arts - Arts development agency
• Lionel Playford - Garrigill-based painter who draws his inspiration from the hills, valleys and skies of the North Pennines
• Made in Cumbria - Craft, giftware and food producers
• Made in Northumberland - Celebrating the very best of Northumberland
• Network - artists in Northumberland - Network of Northumberland artists
• North Pennines Wool Group - Group dedicated to raising the profile of local wool
• Phil Townsend - North Pennines Sculpture - Phil designs and makes outdoor sculpture
• Teesdale Open Studios - Professional artists' collective

Market days

The following settlements have local markets:

• Monday: Kirkby Stephen, Stanhope (April-October)
• Tuesday: Hexham, Penrith
• Wednesday: Barnard Castle, Brampton
• Thursday: Haltwhistle
• Saturday: Appleby

Love Food - North Pennine Dales

Love Food - North Pennine Dales supports rural producers and food-related business and provides a guide to great food and local produce.