10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Eden District That You Shouldn't Miss

January 15, 2022 Deane Carmody

Discover the best top things to do in Eden District, United Kingdom including Church Gallery, Hedgehog Bookshop, The Toy Works, The Toffee Shop, Chestnut House, Kennedys Fine Chocolates, Beckside Books, Brough Castle Ice Cream Parlour, The Alpaca Clothing Company, Gallery and Studios.
Restaurants in Eden District

3-7 Market Street, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QS England +44 17683 72395 http://www.church-gallery.co.uk
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5.0 based on 65 reviews

Church Gallery

Reviewed By sheepygold

This is a lovely shop to walk around. It is on several levels with lots of books and crannies and all sorts of gift ideas and ladies clothing. There are toilets and a self service cafe.

2. Hedgehog Bookshop

19 Little Dockray, Penrith CA11 7HL England +44 1768 863003 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Hedgehog Bookshop

Penrith's AWARD WINNING independently owned bookshop in an 18th century building the center of town. Children's books are downstairs (accessible for prams) & grown up books upstairs. The shop is also open on Sundays 11:00 - 4:30 during the summer. We used to have a small vegan coffee shop, but this closed in September 2015 to make room for more books. It had excellent reviews here, so I'm sorry to disappoint fans, but in the end it really wasn't viable and expanding the bookshop made more sense & the book side of the business continues to thrive with a huge amount of local support (for which - thank you everyone!)

Reviewed By 499rickil - Pooley Bridge, United Kingdom

Been here a few times for kids books. Always helpful and friendly and very competitively priced for an independent book store. Thankyou

3. The Toy Works

The Village Bakery, Melmerby, Penrith CA10 1HE England +44 1768 881249 [email protected] http://www.thetoyworks.co.uk
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

The Toy Works

Traditional toy shop stocking a wide range of mainly wooden toys. The shop is an Aladdin's Cave of time tested toys some with there origins dating back several century's. The owner is a time served carpenter and joiner and makes many of the toys on display, specialising in Toy Farms, Castles, Dolls Houses, Noah's Arks to mention just a few of the many items on display. See into his workshop through the viewing window in the shop. Bring a 20p coin with you and watch the 'The Toy Works Train' run around the top of the display area.

4. The Toffee Shop

7 Brunswick Road, Penrith CA11 7LU England +44 1768 862008 http://www.thetoffeeshop.co.uk
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

The Toffee Shop

Reviewed By AdrianR856

We were married on Sunday the 1st of November and spent the Monday buying sun cream and Mosquito repellent for our honeymoon the next day Sadly that same night our honeymoon was cancelled so we hastily made a few calls and booked the lakes Whilst there we discovered “ The toffee shop “ And what intrigued me was a shop that just sold toffee If you have a shop that just sells toffee you need to make sure it’s the best toffee that is around Well..... As it happens they don’t only just make toffee they also make fudge , but the toffee is simply out of this world and staff are wonderfully friendly as well It really is good enough for a shop all of its its own We all know another brand of toffee , which I have purchased in the past ,this toffee is simply in a different league and is streets ahead . It’s brave to have a small independent shop selling just two products in todays economic climate So do them and yourself a favour and drive up or go online and try this delightful treat You will not be disappointed

5. Chestnut House

Chestnut House, Finkle Street Penrith, Pooley Bridge, Penrith CA10 2NW England +(44)0176848644 [email protected] http://www.chestnuthouseonline.co.uk
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5.0 based on 175 reviews

Chestnut House

With around 400 different gins and an eclectic mix of wines, beers, spirits, food and drink, Chestnut House is fast becoming the place to shop in Cumbria and The Lakes

Reviewed By CKM6969 - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Probably the best selection of deli style foods, beers, wines & spirits I've ever seen in such a compact store. Owners & staff super friendly and absolutely know their stuff, and stock some stunning local produce and lots more - if you like gin then this will be your 'Gin Nirvana' and I'd highly recommend you pay them and the lovely little village that is Pooley Bridge a visit - definitely on my list next time I'm over that way

6. Kennedys Fine Chocolates

The Old School, Orton CA10 3RU England +44 15396 24781 [email protected] http://www.kennedyschocolates.co.uk
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4.5 based on 178 reviews

Kennedys Fine Chocolates

Reviewed By 903diane - Pitlochry, United Kingdom

We were staying at a Hotel a few miles away, got talking to a couple, they told us about this wonderful Chocolate Factory with a cafe at Orton, so next day we went, lovely little village, and the Chocolate shop was fantastic, I m allergic to all dairy products, so you can imagine my delight to find hand made chocolates I can enjoy.????, we had a coffee, with chocolate medallions on a plate, and then had soup and a sandwich. They lady who served us made doubly sure that nothing had dairy in it. Lovely friendly staff. There is a viewing window to see the chocolates being made, but no tours through the factory, which is really good health and safety regulations. I brought a great selection of chocolate and a leaflet home with me and have since placed 2 orders, for chocolates, for Xmas presents for friends. AND some dairy free ones for myself????????. Many thanks Kennedy’s.

7. Beckside Books

31 St. Andrews View, Penrith CA11 7YF England +44 1768 895951 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/becksidebookspenrith/
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Beckside Books

Est’d 2007, Beckside Books is a 2nd hand and antiquarian bookshop tucked away in a central but quiet part of the historic town of Penrith, N.Cumbria, just 5 minutes from the Lake District national park. As well as a very broad range of very reasonably priced books, we also have a large selection of maps and some photos, postcards and cigarette cards. Browsers are more than welcome. Take your time and relax a while on our new sofas with a coffee or one of a selection of teas as you gaze out over the tranquil church garden and ponder the words at your lap. Keep an eye out on this page or in the shop for news on formal events (outside of opening hours, e.g. gigs, lectures, workshops) and informal meet-ups on the sofas (during opening hours, e.g. poetry reading, book club, Spanish conversation practice, story reading to children). Get in touch with your own ideas! Free Wi-Fi. Free parking discs. Gift vouchers available.

8. Brough Castle Ice Cream Parlour

Church Brough, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4EJ England +44 17683 41219 [email protected]
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4.0 based on 116 reviews

Brough Castle Ice Cream Parlour

Reviewed By hewi2016 - Preston, United Kingdom

Dropped in at this ice cream parlour and glad we did. All covid-19 safety measures in place which was reassuring. The lady behind the counter was lovely. We ordered two scones, clotted cream, jam and hot chocolates. The scones were so delicious, they were warm and lovely and soft and the hot Chocolate were divine. This is a little hideaway that we are glad we came across and will certainly return when in the area. Thank you.

9. The Alpaca Clothing Company

The Alpaca Clothing Company Stainton Cumbria, Penrith CA11 0ES England +44 1768 891440 [email protected] http://www.thealpacaclothingco.co.uk
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3.5 based on 36 reviews

The Alpaca Clothing Company

We are a family ran clothing and accessories shop specialising in alpaca. All of our alpaca produce is imported from Peru, the origin of the Alpaca. There is a wide range of both ladies and men's alpaca knitwear, coats, accessories, slippers and socks, a selection of handmade children's wear and not to mention beautiful alpaca teddies and many more unique gift ideas. We also offer a small luxurious home ware range including throws, alpaca filled pillows and duvets and exquisite fur rugs. Branching out beyond the exclusive range of alpaca goods, we now offer a little something for everyone. You can find handbags, jewellery, wallets, purses and more. You can also find one of the biggest ranges of BRAX FEEL GOOD which includes specialist trousers, jeans and everyday wear for both men and women. You can relax in our small tearoom where we offer Lakeland tea, coffee and other refreshments along with yummy homemade cakes. After having up to 60 alpacas at one time, Joy has now stopped breeding but we still have a small herd of alpacas and 2 miniature donkeys which you are more than welcome to go and view in their paddock. There is also another family business you can visit on site, G&S Timber. Find expert advice, tools and machinery, European and North American hardwoods and much more.

Reviewed By insopkavana - Westminster, United Kingdom

What a lovely find. The Alpaca centre is a very friendly and welcoming place for all things Alpaca.... and free of charge. The opportunity to get up close to these qenchanting creatures is a MUST DO for all animal lovers... the Alpacas are curios little creatures and very friendly. There is a lovely gift shop, selling all sorts of Alpaca related delights, they are not cheap but they are all of a high standard of quality. There is also an opportunity to have a cuppa and a slice of cake at the centre what more could you ask for.. The staff are lovely and accommodating too. Go, you won't regret it...

4 Corney Place, Penrith CA11 7PX England +44 17684 28627 [email protected] http://www.edenvalleyartisticnetwork.co.uk
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

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