
Chesters by the River, Skelwith Bridge
Riverside vegetarian café, bakery and independent shop beside the River Brathay at Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside. Homemade cakes, coffee and walks.

Riverside vegetarian café, bakery and independent shop beside the River Brathay at Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside. Homemade cakes, coffee and walks.

Visit Hawkshead Relish Company’s flagship shop in The Square, Hawkshead, for award-winning chutneys, preserves, sauces, pickles and Cumbrian food gifts.

Creative gallery, maker studios and hands-on arts-and-crafts workshops on Greta Side in Keswick, with work from more than 30 local artists.

Independent Grasmere shop showcasing local and British makers, Herdwick wool, ceramics, art, homewares and Cumbrian food gifts on Church Stile.

Café, bakery, afternoon tea and octagonal walled garden on the Lingholm Estate, Portinscale near Keswick, with Beatrix Potter connections and views of Skiddaw.

Independent cheese and fine-food shop in Packhorse Court, Keswick, specialising in more than 90 cheeses, Cumbrian produce, hampers, baked goods and gifts.

Visit Sarah Nelson’s original Grasmere Gingerbread Shop at Church Cottage, Grasmere, established in 1854. Historic bakery, gingerbread and Cumbrian food gifts.

Family-run bakery and café on Rydal Road, Ambleside, established in 1975. Fresh bread, cakes, apple pies, breakfast, lunches and takeaway picnic food.

Visit North Kitchen & Bar on High Hill in Keswick, an independent bakery, café and evening restaurant in the former School of Industrial Arts. Location and visitor information.

Visit the new Pure Lakes shop on Ash Street in Bowness-on-Windermere for handmade Lake District skincare, home fragrance and gifts. Find its address, products and visitor details.