Carlisle is set to become a Christmas destination for visitors this winter, with the launch of a new Christmas Market in the heart of the historic Cumbrian city.
Running between 2-11 December, the market will be the first major Christmas event staged in the city since 2019, and the aim is to attract visitors from across the north and the wider UK.
The historic city centre is a great location for Christmas festivities. It will have over 40 Alpine-style stalls, which will feature both local and visiting traders, selling a range of festive favourites.
Its backdrop will be a 17th century Old Town Hall, bringing a seasonal experience to visiting groups, families and residents alike.
Carlisle’s Christmas Market will enhance the 2000-year-old city’s reputation as a tourist destination, with wider cultural highlights including the Castle and the city’s Cathedral which is celebrating its 900th anniversary this year.
There will be a a variety of seasonal treats, ranging from traditional giant bratwurst to exotic ostrich, wild boar and crocodile burgers and tasty, hot Gluhwein. The decorated chalets will sell artisan craft products, ideal for gifts and stocking fillers.
The Christmas Market will open each day between 10am and 6pm with the following exceptions – 10am to 8pm on Thursdays (for late night shopping) and Sundays 10am to 4pm.
