Local Produce & Products

Buying locally produced food or crafts is a great way to help the North Pennines prosper. By shopping in the area during your visit or stay you are directly contributing to the viability of local economies and communities, as well as reducing the distances over which food and other goods are transported

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!

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

Farmers' Markets

Whilst visiting or staying in the North Pennines why not pop along to one of our farmers' markets and sample some tasty local fare? Meet local farmers, growers and producers and discover the products which they themselves have grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed!

Follow links to find out more about markets in Allen Mill, *Barnard Castle, *Stanhope, Brampton, *Penrith, *Brough, *Hexham, Greenhead and Middleton-in-Teesdale

* These markets have been certified by the National Farmers' Retail & Markets Association (FARMA). This organisation independently assesses and certifies farmers' markets to make sure the public can be confident that they are buying the freshest, most local produce possible.

Web resource: Local Produce & Products

Bradley Burn Farm Shop & Cafe

Nr Wolsingham, Weardale

Bradley Burn Farm Shop & Cafe (Offsite link)

National Farmers' Retail & Markets Association - FARMA

FARMA independently assesses and certifies farmers' markets to make sure the public can be confident that they are buying the freshest, most local produce possible

National Farmers' Retail & Markets Association - FARMA (Offsite link)