Free Christmas shopping stalls and live bell ringing to kick-start the season
Appleby Railway Station will host a festive afternoon of music and local shopping on Saturday 29 November 2025.
Visitors can enjoy the sound of seasonal bell ringing and browse a range of Christmas stalls—perfect for gifts, decorations and winter treats.
Local makers, charities and community groups are invited to take a stall free of charge.
The event is family-friendly, free to attend, and perfectly placed for those arriving by train to enjoy the station’s festive atmosphere and support local businesses in the run-up to Christmas.
The event has been organised by Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company’s Operations Manager, Susie Smith, said:
We’re thrilled to bring festive music and a vibrant local market to Appleby Railway Station—come for the bells, stay for the bargains, and make a day of it in our beautiful town.
We wanted to offer local craftspeople, bakers and charities the opportunity to be part of a local Christmas market for free.
Stalls will be open from 12 noon to 3 pm with local bell ringers playing from 1 pm to 2.30 pm.
Stalls available free of charge (pre-booking required). To book, please contact Susie at susie@settle-carlisle.co.uk or 07473 072887.
