An array of local traders are coming together to help make the first event of the year for Barrow Market one to remember.

The outdoor Spring market will take place on Friday, April 26 from 10am until 4:00pm and is the first themed event of 2024 for the site.

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The traders will be offering an array of home-made crafts, produce and gifts including local honey, cheese, handmade wreaths, bath products, children’s toys, cakes, jams and chutneys, handcrafted hot drinks, takeaway food and much more.

Jacqui Armstrong, the council’s Barrow Markets Manager, said: “It is going to be a great day of local independent shopping at Barrow Markets.

"We are appealing to our community to support our traders so that we can bring more monthly markets to Barrow town centre in the future."

The outdoor stall holders will be joining over 20 regular traders from Barrow Market Hall to showcase the area’s wealth of independent businesses and encourage people to shop locally. 

The outdoor and indoor markets are operated by Westmorland and Furness Council.

Jacqui added: "We have a fabulous mix of traders attending the Spring Market.

“We are delighted to welcome the Coffee D’ash mobile coffee pod, McMunchies burger van, The South Lakes Honey Company, cake makers Yummy Delicious, Kick Ass Cheese, Bellyboy Blacksmith, Flicker Handmade By Lisa, Just Wuf, The Fabowlous Boutique, Flora and Luna, Christine’s Kitchen, Toys Galore and The Old Smithy Fish and Chip Van."

Barrow AFC and their beloved mascot Bluey will also be attending.

“There will be something for everyone, including more than 20 local independent businesses inside Barrow Market Hall.

“Our pitches are filling up fast but you can still book a place by emailing markets1@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk and ask for further details.”