A popular international market is set to return to Carlisle city centre.
Organised by Market Place Europe, the award-winning International Market is supported by Cumberland Council.
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Shoppers will be spoilt for choice with a huge mix of authentic continental treats in the city centre.
Stalls will be open between:
Thursday 21 August: 9am-6pm
Friday 22 August: 9am-6pm
Saturday 23 August: 9am-6pm
Sunday 24 August: 10am-5pm
Bank Holiday Monday, 25 August: 10am-5pm
The event will include a great selection of arts, crafts and unique gifts.
For food lovers, there will be a tempting selection of continental and international flavours to sample. There will also be a great selection of fresh foods.
The Box Bar will also be on site serving cold beers and other beverages.
Green fingered shoppers will not be disappointed either as the market will include the popular Dutch plant seller with his wonderful array of shrubs, plants, trees and bulbs.
An ancient Proclamation will be recited at the Market Cross on Saturday 23 August at 10am. The Proclamation is a declaration of Carlisle’s rights to hold an annual Fair in August, originally granted to the citizens of the city in 1352 by King Edward III.
A procession including The Mayor of Carlisle, Janette Whalen, the Chair of Cumberland Council, Cllr Andy Semple, Sword and Mace Bearers and other Civic dignitaries will make its way from the Old Town Hall to the Market Cross in the city centre.
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The market will be held outside the Old Town Hall in the newly improved city centre pedestrianised area, funded by UK Government.
