The lease on Carlisle's indoor market has been put up for sale.

The Market Hall, which has been a feature in Carlisle's city centre for more than a century, is one of the few covered Victorian markets left in the UK.

It is now on the market for sale, with a guide price of more than £4m.

The market, on Scotch Street, is host to a broad range of independent traders, from grocers to cafes, clothing to giftware.

The indoor market is currently managed by property firm Rydens.

Leader of Carlisle City Council, John Mallinson said: “The City Council own the freehold to the Market Hall and we are aware that the current tenant has been marketing their leasehold interest for several months.

"If a sale is concluded the market stall holders will be unaffected as the City Council will still be their immediate landlord. 

“If a sale is achieved we look forward to working with the new tenant to enhance the market hall as a key part of the city centre retail offer. 

“The Market Hall is an iconic building that supports local traders and coming out of the lockdown, we encourage shoppers to stay local and shop local.

"It has a wide range of stalls and there’s lots high quality food takeaways. Please support your local market and sample what’s on offer.”