Things to do, places to visit, eat and shop in The South Lakes and surrounding area
THIS SOUTH LAKES GUIDE IS PUBLISHED BY BUCKET AND SPADE MARKETING LTD. Š 2015 BUCKET AND SPADE MARKETING LTD | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
www.bucket-spade.co.uk info@bucket-spade.co.uk Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure total accuracy in this brochure, Bucket & Spade Marketing can accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. All details are believed to be correct at the time of going to press.
Reg. No. 2113
WA N T YO U R B T O A DV E R T I S E U S IN E S S WITH cont a c US? t : 0 15 in f o @ b u
24 c ke t - s 4 1 4 0 2 0 p a d e .c o .u k
Artisan Village
visit our numerous shops for gifts, skincare, jewellery, country clothing & delicious foods.
Wellies Cafe
home-cooked, locally sourced food & drink
Farming & Fun Tel: 01524 784184
Tewitfield, Carnforth LA6 1JH
Animals, donkey rides, go-karts, mini tractors, indoor soft play, picnics, parties, mini golf & more.
www.greenl andsfar m vi ll age.co.u k
The New Roxy cinema, Brogden Street Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AH www.laurel-and-hardy.co.uk 01229 582292
The little zoo with lots to do www.wildlifeoasis.co.uk Open every day 10am - 5pm Except Christmas & Boxing day Hale, Milnthorpe, LA7 7FE Tel: 015395 63027
Clothing heaven in the heart of the Lake District Sandwich White Stuff Great Plains Harris Tweed Ness Charli Market Pl, Ambleside LA22 9BU 015394 32497
www.rushambleside.co.uk
www.crabtreeclayshoot.co.uk
info@crabtreeclayshoot.co.uk
07818 080841
25 Main Street, Sedbergh
015396 20558
www.mainstreetgallery.co.uk
26 mainstreet, Sedbergh, LA10 5AA
The Factory is a dynamic collection of creative workspaces and versatile event venues thefactorykendal.com #FACTORYLIFE
Explore and enjoy great shopping THE LAKE DISTRICT SHOPPING CENTRE
Follow us on:
Fashion, footwear, homeware, jewellery and toys - find something for all the family
www.facebook.com/ElephantYardShopping
www.twitter.com/elephantyard
Visit us at WWW.ELEPHANTYARD.COM or call 01539 720170 | Elephant Yard Shopping, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4QQ
Learn to ski / wakeboard Banana / disc / sofa rides Boat rides Sports bar 01524 733377 / 07850185150 Junction 35 off the M6 / LA6 1JZ
Atkinsons / The Music Room / The Hall
COFFEE
ROASTERS
www.thecoffeehopper.com / 01524 65470 / Lancaster LA1 1EX
CRABTREE SHOOT
A range of clay pigeon shooting activities for first time shooters through to corporate groups.
Crabtree Farm, Cow Brow, Lupton, LA6 1PJ • 07818080841 • www.crabtreeclayshoot.co.uk
CROOKLANDS OF DALTON
Garden centre, cafe & restaurant, play centre and much more ... Come spend the day!
Crooklands Brow, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria LA15 8JH • 01229 464225 • www.crooklands.co.uk
THE FACTORY
The Factory is home to some of the North West’s most exciting artists & creative businesses.
Castle Mills, Aynam Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7DE • 01539 792922 • www.thefactorykendal.com
FUN 4 KIDS KENDAL
Soft play centre and so much more!
Unit 1B, Parkside Road, Kendal, LA9 7DU • 01539 735556
TREETOP TREK
Exciting challenges for all ages. “Swing through the trees. Zip with a breeze!”
Brockhole visitor centre, Windermere, LA23 1LJ • 015394 47186 • www.treetoptrek.co.uk
BLACKWELL, THE ARTS & CRAFTS HOUSE
A breathtaking Arts & Crafts historic home exuding craftsmanship from every room.
Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JT • 015394 46139 • wwwlakelandartstrust.org.uk
WORLD OF BEATRIX POTTER ATTRACTION
Explore an enchanting world where all 23 of Beatrix Potter’s magical tales are brought to life. Bowness-on-Windermere
✿ ✿ ✿ ✿ ✿
Old Laundry, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3BX • 0844 504 1233 • www.hop-skip-jump.com
Meet Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggy-winkle Step into the Peter Rabbit™ Garden Free activity book for kids NEW interactive Virtual World of Beatrix Potter™ Family friendly Tea Room and world-famous gift shop
Experience a little bit of Beatrix Potter magic, whatever the weather!
THE DUKES
An award winning theatre, cinema & café bar that plays host to live music, comedy & drama.
Moor Lane, Lancaster LA1 1QE • 01524 598500 • www.dukes-lancaster.org
THE LAUREL & HARDY MUSEUM Museum dedicated to Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.
Brogden Street, Ulverston, LA12 7AH • 01229 582292 • www.laurel-and-hardy.co.uk
RIVER DEEP MOUNTAIN HIGH
Fun, friendly adventures. Booking essential.
Lowick Old School, Near Ulverston, LA12 8EB • 015395 28666 • www.riverdeepmountainhigh.co.uk
LAKELAND WILDLIFE OASIS
The little zoo with lots to do!
Hale, Milnthorpe, LA7 7FE • 015395 63027 • www.wildlifeoasis.co.uk
ESCAPE BIKE SHOP
Bike shop, workshop and hire centre. Contact us for sales, service, advice and route tips.
Kirksteads, Westhouse, Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6 3NJ • 015242 41226 • www.escapebikeshop.com
RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS NATURE RESERVE Nature trails, superb gift shop and award-winning cafe. A relaxing day out.
Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, Nr Carnforth, LA5 0SW • 01524 701601 • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss
CN WATERSPORTS
Premier watersports centre in the North West.
Pine Lake Resort, Carnforth, LA6 1JZ • 01524 733377 • www.cnwatersports.co.uk
GREENLANDS FARM
Enjoy our open farm, artisan village and Wellies cafe. A fun day out for the whole family!
Tewitfield, Carnforth, LA6 1JH • 01524 784184 • www. greenlandsfarmvillage.co.uk
THE WINTER GARDENS
An historical gem on Morecambe promenade. Events, history and even ghost hunting!
209 Marine Road Central, Morecambe, LA4 4BU • 01524 422180 • www.thewintergardensmorecambe.co.uk Crooklands Garden Centre, Dalton-in-Furness Image by Crooklands Garden Centre
POPPIES CAFE & BISTRO
Situated opposite the town clock. Good quality food at affordable prices.
4 Union Street, Ulverston, La12 7HR • 01229 583134 • / ulverstoncafe
MAD HATTERS TEA ROOMS
Don’t sit on your laurels, enjoy our hardy breakfast! Homemade cakes, afternoon teas & light lunches.
46 Market St, Ulverston, LA12 7LS • 01229 581020 • www.mad-hatters.net
THE HOT MANGO CAFE
The place to meet, eat and drink “the best coffee in town”.
27 King Street, Ulverston, LA12 7DZ • 01229 584866 • www.thehotmangocafe.co.uk
FOURPENCE CAFE & SHOPPE
Famous for our real lemonade, range of homemade products, and distinctive dishes.
16 Kings Street, Ulverston, LA12 7DZ • 01229 583131 • www.fourpencecafe.co.uk
CAFE NOVA
Family run Cafe situated in the heart of Sedbergh, with something to suit everyone!
26 mainstreet, Sedbergh, LA10 5AA • 01539 634010 • Cafe Nova Sedbergh
THE HAZELMERE CAFE & BAKERY
Award winning tea specialist, cafe, bakery and restaurant in the English Lake District.
Grange over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6ED • 015395 32972 • www.hazelmerecafe.co.uk
THYME OUT COFFEE HOUSE & RESTAURANT
Homemade food using fresh locally sourced produce. Cater for Gluten and dairy free.
Main Street Grange-over-Sands LA11 6DP • 015395 34079 • www.thymeoutgrange.com
TEA ROOM AT BLACKWELL HOUSE
A breathtaking Arts & Crafts historic home exuding craftsmanship from every room.
Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JT • 015394 46139 • wwwlakelandartstrust.org.uk
ALEXANDER’S THE PUB
Traditional Westmorland Pub with beer garden serving food and real ales all day.
Castle Green Hotel, Castle Green Lane, Kendal, LA9 6RG • 01539 797017 • www.castlegreen.co.uk
Farrer’s Tea & Coffee House
19th coffee house serving homemade cakes & C lunches, with a shop for your tea & coffee needs.
13 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4LY • 01539 731707 • www.farrers.co.uk
JOSHUA TREE
Licensed Bistro & Coffee House.
Yard 11, Stramongate, Kendal, LA9 4BH • 01539 737223
BREW BROTHERS
A very warm welcome awaits you. Artisan breakfasts and food served all day long.
69 highgate, Kendal, LA9 4ED • 01539 722237
MASTERS HOUSE TEA ROOM
Stop by for great lunches and delicious afternoon teas. Dogs welcome.
80B Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4HE • 01539 720723
POSH SARDINE
Gift & antique shop, and cafe situated on the promenade at Arnside.
24 Promenade, Arnside, Carnforth, LA5 0HA • 01524 762575
RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS NATURE RESERVE CAFE Tuck into a delicious selection of home-cooked meals in this award-winning cafe.
Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, Nr Carnforth, LA5 0SW • 01524 701601 • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss
ATKINSONS COFFEE SHOP
Steeped in the Heritage of Tea & Coffee. Brimming with a World of Aromas.
12 China Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EX • 01524 65470 • www.thecoffeehopper.com
Brew Brothers, Kendal Image by Brew Brothers
RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS NATURE RESERVE Nature trails, superb gift shop and award-winning cafe. A relaxing day out.
Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, Nr Carnforth, LA5 0SW • 01524 701601 • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss
Join the Fun!
WORLD OF BEATRIX POTTER ATTRACTION
Explore an enchanting world where all 23 of Beatrix Potter’s magical tales are brought to life. GREAT PETER RABBIT Bowness-on-Windermere Open 10 am - 5.30 pm, 7 days
EASTER EGG HUNT, Old Laundry, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3BX from504 Thursday April. • 0844 123321st• www.hop-skip-jump.com Peter Rabbit Day Sunday May 1st.
BLACKWELL, THE ARTS & CRAFTS HOUSE
Visit www.hop-skip-jump.com or follow: www.facebook.com/WOBPA
A breathtaking Arts & Crafts historic home exuding craftsmanship from every room.
Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JT • 015394 46139 • wwwlakelandartstrust.org.uk
FORD PARK
Beautiful park and gardens, with a cafe & play area. Gateway to Sir john Barrow monument.
Ford Park, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JP • 01229 580666 • www.ford-park.org.uk
THE LAUREL & HARDY MUSEUM
Museum dedicated to Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.
Brogden Street, Ulverston, LA12 7AH • 01229 582292 • www.laurel-and-hardy.co.uk
FARFIELD MILL
Discover this thriving arts, crafts and heritage centre. Only 12 miles from Kendal.
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, LA10 5LW • 015396 21973 • www.farfieldmill.org
GREENLANDS FARM
Enjoy our open farm, artisan village and Wellies cafe. A fun day out for the whole family!
Tewitfield, Carnforth, LA6 1JH • 01524 784184 • www. greenlandsfarmvillage.co.uk
WILLIAMSON PARK
54 acres of parkland, Edwardian Butterfly House, Pavilion Cafe and Ashton Memorial.
Wyresdale Road Lancaster, LA1 1UX • 01524 33318 • www.lancaster.gov.uk/williamsonpark
QUAKER TAPESTRY MUSEUM KENDAL
Money, Shoes, Chocolate and all that! Exhibition, Shop & Café. Open Feb-Dec. Children FREE.
Friends Meeting House, Kendal LA9 4BH • 01539 722975 • www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk
FELLFOOT PARK
Picnic areas, children’s activities, lake access, adventure playground and boat hire.
Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NN • 015395 31273 • www.nationaltrust.org.uk
YEW TREE BARN
An Aladdin’s Cave of Architectural and Garden Antiques, Interiors, Artisan studios and Cafe Bar.
WRS Ltd , Yew Tree Barn, Nr Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6JP • 015395 31498 • www.yewtreebarn.co.uk
ELEPHANT YARD, KENDAL
Shop fashion, footwear, beauty, jewellery, homewares, travel & more, seven days a week!
Elephant Yard, Kendal, LA9 4QQ • 01539 720170 • /ElephantYardShopping
LOW SIZERGH BARN
We are a working farm with trail, tea room, craft galleries and farm shop.
Low Sizergh Farm, Sizergh, Kendal, LA8 8AE • 015395 60426 • www.lowsizerghbarn.co.uk
CARR BANK GARDEN CENTRE
We specialise in all your garden needs, and are major stockists of Pet Foods & Supplies.
Sandside Road, Milnthorpe, LA7 7JY • 01524 762313 • www.carrbankgardencentre.co.uk
LAKELAND WILDLIFE OASIS
The little zoo with lots to do!
Hale, Milnthorpe, LA7 7FE • 015395 63027 • www.wildlifeoasis.co.uk
LAKES AQUARIUM
Discover creatures from local lakes and seas, plus otters, piranha, marmosets and more!
Lakeside, Newby Bridge, LA12 8AS • 015395 30153 • www.lakesaquarium.co.uk
RSPB, Leighton Moss Image by RSPB
N0.6 FINKLE STREET
Lovely furniture, homewares and accessories. At No.6, good style never goes out of fashion!
6 Finkle Street, Sedbergh, LA10 5BZ • 015396 20298 • www.no6finklestreet.co.uk
MAIN STREET GALLERY
Art gallery selling original, high quality pieces and a bespoke picture framing service.
25 Main Street, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5BN • 015396 20558 • www.mainstreetgallery.co.uk
CUMBRIA CRYSTAL
Hand-blown & hand-cut English crystal. Watch traditional glassmaking methods in our factory.
Unit 4, Canal Head, Ulverston, LA12 7LB • 01229 584400 • www.cumbriacrystal.com
RUSHFORTHS OF ULVERSTON
Gorgeous Handbags & Accessories by Radley, Ted Baker, The Bridge, Hobo, Fiorelli, Nica etc...
28 King Street, Ulverston, LA12 7DZ • 01229 582364 • www.rushforthsofulverston.com
NOUSCHKA
Top quality shoes from Gabor, Geox, Irregular choice, Fly London, Cara, and many more.
2-4 Brogden Street, Ulverston, LA12 7AH • 01229 586546 • www.nouschka.co.uk
DAVENPORTS
From cruising on the Nile to walking in the Lakes, Davenports Fashions have it covered.
Main Street, Grange over Sands LA11 6DP • 015395 32085 • www.davenportsfashion.co.uk
DAISYROOTS BOOK SHOP
20,000 Secondhand books, on two floors, most subjects, famous for fiction, open Mon - Sat.
Main Street, Grange over Sands, LA11 6DP • 015395 38817 • daisyroots-book-shop
HIGGINSONS OF GRANGE
Award-winning independent Butchers & Pie Makers, specialising in fresh local meats.
Main Street, Grange Over Sands, LA11 6AB • 015395 34367 • www.higginsonsofgrange.co.uk
ELEPHANT YARD SHOPPING, KENDAL
Shop fashion, footwear, beauty, jewellery, homewares, travel & more, seven days a week!
Elephant Yard, Kendal, LA9 4QQ • 01539 720170 • /ElephantYardShopping
PLUMGARTHS
Speciality butchers and farm shop selling tasty local produce.
Crook Road, Kendal, LA8 8QJ • 01539 736300 • www.plumgarths.co.uk
YOUR ENGLISH HOME
Your English Taking aHome modern approach to antiques & Your English Home decorative items for your home & garden. 45 Allhallows Lane, Kendal, LA9 4JH glish Home • 01539 736436 • www.yourenglishhome.co.uk
Farrer’s Tea & Coffee House
19th coffee house serving homemade cakes & C lunches, with a shop for your tea & coffee needs.
13 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4LY • 01539 731707 • www.farrers.co.uk
THULINE GALLERY
Thuline is a funky studio-gallery full of colourful paintings, prints and gifts of animals
139 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4EN • 01539 724 414 • www.thuline.com
YEW TREE BARN
An Aladdin’s Cave of Architectural and Garden Antiques, Interiors, Artisan studios and Cafe Bar.
WRS Ltd , Yew Tree Barn, Nr Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6JP • 015395 31498 • www.yewtreebarn.co.uk
ST NICHOLAS ARCADES
Lancaster’s leading shopping centre.
12 Lancaster Gate, Lancaster, LA1 1NB • 01524 846569 • www.stnicholasarcades.co.uk
K VILLAGE - THE LAKES OUTLET
Outlet shopping in Kendal & South Lakes. UPTO 60% OFF RRP EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK!
SAT. NAV LA22 9BT • 015394 732363 • www.kvillage.co.uk
Your English Home, Kendal Image by Your English Home
MORECAMBE’S No1 FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
KIDS! Save your tickets and
Win Awesome Prizes in the Kiddies Game Area!
CASH CASINO
WITH LOYALTY CARDS AND BONUS FEATURES
£££££££££££
Every Sunday Morning, All Year Round
MARINE ROAD CENTRAL 01524 424212
More in
More in
Morecambe
Mo
A comprehensive guide to Morecambe www.moreinmorecambe.co.uk Follow us for all the latest events and deals in Morecambe! @MoreInMorecambe
More In Morecambe
STYLED BY
Julia
BIANCA CAPOLLINI FITFLOPS KIPLING TUTTI & CO AND MUCH MORE
MAIN STREET, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, LA11 6DP