Holker Winter Market
Friday 6 November – Sunday 8 November 2026
Holker Hall & Gardens, Cark-in-Cartmel, Cumbria(LA11 7PL)
The Holker Winter Market traditionally gets the festive market season under way across the North, spreading through the grounds at Holker Hall & Gardens in Cark-in-Cartmel, Cumbria, for three days. More than 140 independent stalls bring together local makers and producers, with craftwork, gifts and food and drink to take home. Street-food traders and outdoor bars sit among the stalls, and live music runs from blues and folk to classical and pop covers. Dogs on a lead can come along to the market and the gardens. One ticket covers the whole site, so a day of festive shopping takes in the Hall and gardens of this historic estate too.
Get the full visitor guide
When this market goes live, you'll get an interactive map, live schedule with reminders, real-time announcements, stall listings, and offline access — all on your phone, no app download needed.
What to expect
Date & times
Friday 6 November – Sunday 8 November 2026
Getting there
Holker Hall & Gardens, Cark-in-Cartmel, Cumbria (LA11 7PL for sat nav)
Dogs
Dogs welcome on a lead
Accessibility
Available: Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Accessible viewing areas.
Stalls
Stall list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when market goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when market goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when market goes live
Dogs at this market
Dogs are welcome at this market, on a lead.
Notes
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the market areas and the gardens. They are not allowed inside the Hall, except assistance dogs.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
Limited Blue Badge parking is available to vehicles displaying a valid Blue Badge. Other parking is on uneven ground, often 5 to 10 minutes' walk from the market. The market is outdoors with very limited cover, and some temporary trackway may be laid, but the ground is uneven.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Holker Winter Market?
Friday 6, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026, from 10am to 4.30pm on all three days.
Where is it?
At Holker Hall & Gardens, Holker Estate, Cark-in-Cartmel, near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria LA11 7PL. The estate's what3words address is ///horseshoe.types.suppers.
How much are tickets and where do I buy them?
Each day has its own ticket, bought online through Holker's website. The ticket prices are shown in an image on the market's page and are not given here. Children under 12 are free but must be booked online together with an adult ticket. Essential accompanying carers are free with a qualifying allowance letter. Holker Hall & Gardens season ticket holders get free entry on showing their membership card. Historic Houses, Gardeners' World and RHS membership cards are not valid.
Does the ticket include the Hall and gardens?
The Winter Market covers the whole site, so a Winter Market ticket is needed for every area, including the Hall and the gardens. There is no early entry.
What is there to buy, eat and drink?
Over 140 independent stalls, with artisan crafts, unique gifts, and food and drink from local makers and producers. There are street food vendors and outdoor bars.
Is there live music?
Yes. The market lists live music ranging from blues and pop covers to folk rock and classical performances.
Where do I park?
Parking is on uneven ground, often 5 to 10 minutes' walk from the market. The market warns of a build-up of traffic and asks visitors to allow extra time. Limited Blue Badge parking is available to vehicles displaying a valid Blue Badge.
Are dogs allowed?
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the market areas and the gardens. Dogs are not allowed inside the Hall, except assistance dogs.
Is it accessible?
Blue Badge parking is limited and needs a valid badge on display. Parking is on uneven ground, often 5 to 10 minutes' walk from the market. The market is outdoors with very limited cover, and some temporary trackway may be laid, but the ground is uneven.
Which day is quietest?
The market says Friday is traditionally the quietest day.
Is this your market?
This is a basic listing we've put together so visitors can find Holker Winter Market. If you're one of its organisers, you can claim it — take control of the page, add your schedule, map and more.
Loading…
Powered by ShowDayGuide®