Top Things to do in Lake District
Top Hotels in Lake District
- 1. Ravenstone Manor Hotel
- 2. Applegarth Villa Hotel and Restaurant (Adult Only)
- 3. Ambleside Salutation Hotel, BW Premier Collection
- 4. The Keswick Country House Hotel
- 5. The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
- 6. Ravenstone Manor Hotel
- 7. Riverside Hotel
- 8. Damson Dene Hotel
- 9. The Wordsworth Hotel
- 10. Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, BW Premier Collection
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Things to do in Lake District, England: The Best Shopping Malls
Cumbria's valleys and fells (as the low mountains are known) are home to idyllic villages, high moorlands and picturesque lakes. Literary buffs will enjoy Wordsworth's Dove Cottage (go in March to see daffodils), and if you've got kids in tow, visit The World of Beatrix Potter. Or just enjoy a leisurely drive through beautiful scenery.
Restaurants in Lake District
1. Alexandra's of Keswick
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Alexandra's is a great independent ladies clothing shop - based in Packhorse Court which is just off Market Square. It specialises in ethically sourced and environmentally friendly brands including Thought clothing, Nomads, Mistral, Adini, Capri, Lily and Me, One Life, Doris and Dude and Robell Trousers.
2. Ulverston Market Hall
3. Angel Square Shopping Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Angel Square is an outdoor shopping centre, offering a wide range of retail occupiers such as a bakery/deli, a cobblers, an opticians, a chemist, a coffee shop, a greengrocers, a shoe shop, a card shop, a phone shop, a health food shop and a ladies fashion store.
Reviewed By alanrJ3010SG
Very nicely designed traditional looking shopping area with a good mix of local and national retailers, pedestrian zone with lots of free parking nearby. J&J Graham's deli & baker is a must.
4. Blackhall Yard, Artisan Shopping
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
Blackhall Yard, once home to the original Kendal Mint Cake Factory, is a leafy, characterful and historic yard. Now home to 14 friendly, independent artisan and specialist shops, there is sure to be something for everyone.
5. Barrow Market Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
One of the largest indoor markets in Cumbria with over 55 independent businesses all under one roof. A wealth of choice and great value for money and some of the friendliest traders around! Put a visit to Barrow Market Hall at the top of your shopping list. We are looking forward to seeing you. Open every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9am till 5pm. Free parking after 3pm on the Portland Walk and Market Car park. Outdoor market is open every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, casual traders welcome. Please call the market office or email us. Closed every Bank Holiday.
6. The Rheged Centre
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 896 reviews
Housed under a unique grass roof with a diverse programme of exhibitions, live streaming, film, family entertainment with a mix of shopping and dining experiences.
Reviewed By V2912MCericr - Carlisle, United Kingdom
This was a great way to spend a cold and wet January afternoon. Rheged is a huge visitor centre with lots of shopping opportunities.Outdoor clothing and accessories; food; beer; wines; pictures; souvenirs; and many other items produced locally. There are a number of restaurants spread over the three floors. Although we didn't eat, I did buy a tub of fresh ice cream, and thought it somewhat overpriced at £1.80 for one scoop of ice cream! There is a fascinating wall mounted pictorial historical feature, going back to the start of time! There is also a cinema, and we enjoyed a leisurely stroll around the huge art exhibition. Admission to the centre is free, as is parking, and there is a handy fuel service station on site. Great for a journey break, and within a mile of the M6. Outside, although closed when we visited, there is a huge play area for the kids. You can even buy a plaster cast model, and sit for an hour or so, transforming it into a work of art, with paint and brushes supplied by the shop. Overall a lovely afternoon, and one we will certainly repeat with our grandchildren when they next come to Cumbria.
7. Westmorland Shopping Centre
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 38 reviews
Located in the heart of Kendal, Westmorland Shopping Centre is the only covered shopping centre in the South Lakes. Home to a great mix of high street brands such as Topshop, The Body Shop, Clarks, Toyland, Poundland, Superdrug and Waterstones, as well as some fabulous independent stores and the Kendal indoor market, it’s easy to spend time shopping with us. That’s not all, bring your little ones along to our fun Little Explorers kids’ club that takes place throughout the year. Find more details about everything we have to offer over on our website!
8. K Village, the Lakes Outlet
Overall Ratings
1.5 based on 135 reviews
9. Lakeland Leather
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By M0numentAL - Sydney, Australia
We have visited this store a couple of times on seperate trips and purchsed goods from this store, as we like the style and quality of the goods sold here. On our last visit to Cumbria (from Australia) in August of 2019 we bought a lovely travel bag from the "On Sale" section along with other goods. When we got back to our lodgings we discovered there was provision for a shoulder strap, but no shoulder strap could be found in the bag. As we we on our way to Yorkshire next, we telephoned the shop and spoke to Jackie who served me the prevous day, and she confirmed there should be a strap supplied with the bag and to return to the shop (which unfortunately we couldn't do). After a few phone calls Jackie in association with Lakeland's Customer Care people had arranged for a new strap to be forwarded to our end destination in the UK. I'm very happy with the travel bag and use it constantly. This is one happy and satisfied customer, thank you Jackie and Lakeland CC.
10. The Old Kings Arms Lane
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