Lake District Shopping

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Lake District Shopping

Shopping in the Lake District in Cumbria, which is mostly rural, can be very exciting. Within many of the villages and small towns you will find shops tucked away in alleys or yards away from the busy high street which offer interesting finds and which may offer an idea for a gift or souvenior. Here too, you may find that Lake District thimble or teaspoon to add to your collection or even that badge for your rucksack or walking stick!

Outdoor Clothing/Equipment

The Lake District in Cumbria is well known for it's outdoor clothing/equipment shops. Visitors from all around the world come here, not only to visit our scenic beautiful Lake District, but also to purchase their outdoor clothing and equipment. Hawkshead and Ambleside are well known for their outdoor clothing and equipment shops, however, you will find many of these types of shops in other villages and towns around Cumbria.

Food/Groceries for Self Catering

Here in the Lake District you will find many of the well known supermarket chains as well as a local supermarket chain. Therefore there is no need to fill your car, with valuable space needed for your luggage, with food. You can do your shopping online and have it delivered to your self catering apartment or cottage at a time that is convenient for you thereby eliminating that extra load on your vehicle.

Pet Shops

In most of the bigger towns you will find Pet Shops. However, in many of the small villages you will find shops that not only sell human food but also pet food. With Cumbria, being mostly rural, you are sure to find a vet should you require one and many vet practices also sell pet food and accessories. Please remember, when walking the fells, to keep your dog on a lead as farmers don't take kindly to your pet chasing their livestock !

Speciality Foods

Within most of the supermarkets in Cumbria you will find an area with local speciality foods like Damson Gin, Kendal Mintcake, Cumberland sausage, Herdwick meat and probably the worst one for the figure, but oh so nice!, sticky toffee pudding. And, if you are in Grasmere you just have to try the local gingerbread - it is well worth the visit.

Chemist/Pharmacy

Most towns within the Lake District have a Chemist/Pharmacy. This website will allow you find the one closest to where you are - www.nhs.uk/services/trusts/pharmacies. However, if you have an emergency it is advisable to either phone for an ambulance or go to your nearest A&E Department.

Off Licence

The Lakes has a wide variety of options for buying your alcohol. All supermarkets have an off licence section and where there is no supermarket you will find that most shops within the smaller villages sell alcohol. Cumbria is also known for it's speciality ales which are brewed by local small breweries and sold within the supermarkets or local pubs.

Gifts/Souvenirs

Being a major tourist area, Cumbria has many shops which offer great ideas for gifts/souvenirs. These can range from chocolate sheep droppings for the children, local fudge or mintcake for mum and dad to a local thimble and badge for grandma or grandad. The options are vast and you are sure to enjoy your shopping experience.

Petrol/Diesel/Fuel

When travelling to the Lake District it is always important to remember, as some villages or towns may be far apart from each other, that you keep an eye on your petrol/diesel situation. It has been reported that many visitors misjudge the distances and run out of fuel. This is no way to start your relaxing holiday here in Cumbria!

Garden Centres

Hayes Garden World, which is situated within Ambleside, offers everything for your garden and patio. These range from soil for your planters, flowers, trees, ornaments for your garden, patio furniture, barbeques to sheds as well as books to help you plan your garden. There are, however, other smaller nurseries throughout Cumbria.