Must-see shopping in Cumbria & the Lakes

  • Low Sizergh Barn

    The Lake District

    A prodigious selection of Lakeland goodies are available at this farm shop, just outside Kendal on the A590. There's also a farm trail and woodland walk…

  • George Fisher

    Keswick

    Quite possibly the most famous outdoors shop in the Lake District, founded in 1967 and still the place where discerning hikers go to buy their gear (even…

  • Sarah Nelson's Gingerbread Shop

    The Lake District

    In business since 1854, this famous sweet shop next to the village church makes Grasmere's essential souvenir: traditional gingerbread with a half…

  • Cartmel Village Shop

    Cumbria & the Lakes

    This upmarket village shop developed the recipe for sticky toffee pudding – accept no substitute. You can buy it to cook at home and it also comes in…

  • JJ Graham

    Cumbria & the Lakes

    There's been a grocer here since 1793 and this endearingly old-fashioned deli is still the place to pick up treats such as local cheeses, homemade…

  • The Mountain Factor

    The Lake District

    High-end outdoor gear (including premium brands like Paramo, Icebreaker, Fjällraven and SmartWool) with very knowledgeable staff.

  • Cartmel Cheeses

    Cumbria & the Lakes

    Fromage fans will be in seventh heaven at this fine cheese emporium, with a particular focus on producers from northern England.

  • Sam Read Bookseller

    The Lake District

    A bookworm's delight, with a super selection of Lakeland-themed books, as well as scores of fiction and non-fiction titles.

  • Hawkshead Relish Company

    The Lake District

    This village chutney company sells an enormous choice of relishes and jams.

  • Gaynor Sports

    The Lake District

    Compston Rd has enough equipment shops to launch an assault on Everest. The largest shop in town is Gaynor Sports, just round the corner on Market Cross,…

  • Barn Door Shop

    The Lake District

    Sells camping supplies, hiking gear, maps and other outdoor gear.