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Kendal`s licensed Artisan shabby chic café serving breakfasts all day long along with other French & English classics. Enjoy our “fizz Friday” every week and our “Open Mic”afternoon once a month. Monday to Thursday and Saturday 8am to 6pm Friday 8am to 7pm Sunday 9am to 5pm (including bank holidays)
69 Highgate Kendal LA9 4ED 01539 722237
Ashton Road Thurnham Lancaster LA2 0AJ
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THERE’S MORE TO LANCASTER THAN THE CASTLE, UNIVERSITY, WILLIAMSON PARK, MARITIME MUSEUM, AND RIVERSIDE... Discover St Nicholas Arcades Shopping Centre with its integral car parking and where you’ll find Next, Boots, Argos, TopShop, Costa Coffee and many more.
12 Lancaster Gate, Lancaster LA1 1NB www.stnicholasarcades.co.uk tel: 01524 846569
THE LAUREL & HARDY MUSEUM
Museum dedicated to Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy. A great day out!
Brogden Street, Ulverston, LA12 7AH • 01229 582292 • www.laurel-and-hardy.co.uk
THE ROYALTY CINEMA
Three screens offering the latest releases, & selected screenings of less commercial films.
Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3BJ • 01539 443364 • www.nm-cinemas.co.uk
RIVER DEEP MOUNTAIN HIGH
Fun, friendly adventures & activities. Booking essential.
Lowick Old School, Near Ulverston, LA12 8EB • 015395 28666 • www.riverdeepmountainhigh.co.uk
CLUB NAUTIQUE WATERSPORTS
The North West’s premier water sports activity centre from canoeing to wake boarding.
Pine Lake Resort, Carnforth, LA6 1JZ • 01524 733377 • www.cnwatersports.com
NATIONAL TRUST - SIZERGH CASTLE
14th-century bulwark containing Elizabethan carvings & furniture, plus a conifer & rock garden.
Sizergh, Kendal, LA8 8DZ • 015395 60951 • Sizergh, Kendal LA8 8DZ
BREWERY ARTS CENTRE
Varied arts facility with 2 cinemas, a drama studio, galleries, theatre & a restaurant/bar.
122 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4HE • 01539 722833 • www.breweryarts.co.uk
BLACKWELL, THE ARTS & CRAFTS HOUSE
Blackwell is a large house in the Lake District, designed in the arts & crafts style by Baillie Scott.
Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JT • 015394 46139 • www.blackwell.org.uk
NATIONAL TRUST - FELL FOOT PARK
A country park, formerly the grounds of a Victorian house situated on Lake Windermere.
Newby Bridge, Windermere, LA12 8NN • 015395 31273 • www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fell-foot
CUMBRIA CRYSTAL
Hand-blown & hand-cut English crystal. Watch traditional glassmaking methods in our factory.
The Lakes Glass Centre, Ulverston, LA12 7LB • 01229 584400 • www.cumbriacrystal.com
FORD PARK
Outdoor activities for all ages. Explore our vast gardens then relax & enjoy our cafe.
Ford House, Ford Park Tree Trail, LA12 7JP • 01229 580666 • www.ford-park.org.uk
ELEPHANT YARD
Shop fashion, footwear, beauty, jewellery, homewares, travel & more, seven days a week!
Elephant Yard, Kendal, LA9 4QQ • 01539 720170 • www.elephantyard.com
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
YEW TREE BARN
An Aladdin’s Cave of architectural & garden antiques, interiors, artisan studios & cafe bar.
Yew Tree Barn, Low Newton, LA11 6JP • 015395 31498 • www.yewtreebarn.co.uk
RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS NATURE RESERVE
Go wild on nature trails & events, visit superb gift shop & award-winning cafe.
Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, LA5 0SW • 01524 701601 • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss
THE WINTER GARDENS
A historical gem on Morecambe promenade events history & even ghost hunting.
Marine Road Central, LA4 4BU • 01524 409009 • www.thewintergardensmorecambe.co.uk
RED BANK FARM
A working farm & pets corner with a cafe serving home-cooked food & beautiful views!
The Shore, Bolton-le-Sands, Carnforth, LA5 8JR • 01524 823196 • www.redbankfarm.co.uk
BREW BROTHERS
A very warm welcome awaits you. Artisan breakfasts & food served all day long.
69 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4ED • 01539 722237
FARRER’S TEA & COFFEE HOUSE
Oldest coffee house serving homemade cakes & lunches, with a shop for your tea & coffee needs.
13 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4LY • 01539 731707 • www.farrerscoffee.co.uk
POPPIES CAFÉ & BISTRO
Situated opposite the town clock. Good quality food, with gluten free options available.
4 Union Street, Ulverston, LA12 7HR • 01229 583134 • www.facebook.com/Ulverstoncafe
THE HOT MANGO CAFE
Visit the best place to meet, eat & drink . “the best coffee in town”.
27 King Street, Ulverston, LA12 7DZ • 01229 584866 • www.thehotmangocafe.co.uk
SMATT’S DUO CAFÉ, BAR & BISTRO
Serving homemade fresh foods every day. Situated in Sedbergh in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
32 Main Street, Sedbergh, LA10 5BL • 015396 20552 • www.smattsduo.co.uk
THREE HARES CAFE BISTRO BAKERY
Family run seasonal & locally sourced cafe, bistro & Bakery. Set in the book town of Sedbergh.
57 Main Street, Sedbergh, LA10 5AB • 015396 21058 • www.threeharescafe.co.uk
NO .6 FINKLE STREET
Lovely furniture, homewares & accessories. Mad Hatters Tearoom serving tea, coffee & cake.
6 Finkle Street, Sedbergh, LA10 5BZ • 015396 20298 • www.no6finklestreet.co.uk
COFFEE AT 13
Fabulous hot & cold food, Home made fresh. Coffee, tea & cakes.
13 The Warehouse, Queen Street, Morecambe, LA4 5EQ • 01524 201600
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RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS CAFE
Tuck into a delicious selection of home-cooked meals in this award-winning cafe.
Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, LA5 0SW • 01524 701601 • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss
RED BANK FARM - ARCHERS CAFE
A working farm & pets corner with a cafe serving homecooked food & beautiful views!
The Shore, Bolton-le-Sands, Carnforth, LA5 8JR • 01524 823196 • www.redbankfarm.co.uk
ASHTON HALL - PEAR TREE CAFÉ
Delicious home-style light meals. A seasonal menu provides fresh, nutritious fare all day.
Ashton Road, Thurnham, Lancaster, LA2 0AJ • 01524 751767 • www.ashtonhallgardencentre.co.uk
UNSWORTHS YARD BREWERY
Open for tours, tasting & bottle sales. Enjoy our legendry cheese boards.
4 Unsworth’s Yard, Ford Road, Cartmel LA11 6PG • 07810 461313 • www.unsworthsyardbrewery.co.uk
THE LAMPLIGHTER DINING ROOMS
A premier restaurant, a bar with a great atmosphere & quality Lakes accommodation.
High Street, Windermere LA23 1AF • 015394 43547 • www.lamplighterdiningrooms.com
MASONS ARMS
A timber-beamed inn with a rustic-chic dining room for hearty pub grub.
Strawberry Bank, Cartmel Fell, LA11 6NW • 015395 68486 • www.masonsarmsstrawberrybank.co.uk
LEWIS’S IN BOWNESS
Traditional Italian ice cream, made in the lakes. Also serving a wind range of food & drinks.
The Promenade, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3HQ. • 01539 726555 • www.lewissicecream.co.uk
BREWERY - VATS BAR
Local & guest beers along with a wide range of wines, spirits & soft drinks.
122 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4HE • 01539 722833 • www.breweryarts.co.uk
PLACES T BELLA MODA
Stocking a range of Italian silk, cotton & linen clothing including scarves, jewellery & handbags.
Bay View, Main Street, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6DY • 015395 36066 • www.facebook.com/bella.moda.1426
DAISYROOTS BOOKS
In the heart of the Edwardian seaside town of Grange over Sands. Over 20,000 books in 3 rooms on 2 floors.
Main Street, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6DP • 015395 38817 • www.daisyrootsbooks.co.uk
THE CHOCOLATE SHOP - Est.1911
Selling British & continental chocolates, traditional sweets, fudge, biscuits, gifts & Kendal Mint Cake.
3 Yewbarrow Terrace, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6ED • 015395 35180
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
RUSHFORTHS OF ULVERSTON
Gorgeous handbags & Accessories by Ted Baker, The Bridge, Orla Kiely, Yoshi, Fiorelli, Nica etc.
28 King Street, Ulverston, LA12 7DZ • 01229 582364 • www.rushforthsofulverston.com
CUMBRIA CRYSTAL
Luxury handcrafted & handblown English crystal as seen in James Bond & Downton Abbey.
The Lakes Glass Centre, Ulverston, LA12 7LB • 01229 584400 • www.cumbriacrystal.com
MAIN STREET GALLERY
Art gallery selling original, high quality pieces & a bespoke picture framing service.
25 Main Street, Sedbergh, LA10 5BN • 015396 20558 • www.mainstreetgallery.co.uk
PLUMGARTHS
Speciality butchers & farm shop selling tasty local produce.
Crook Road, Kendal LA8 8JQ • 01539 736300 • www.plumgarths.co.uk
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ST NICHOLAS ARCADES
Lancaster’s leading shopping centre. Shops including Argos, Boots & Poundland.
12 Lancaster Gate, Lancaster, LA1 1NB • 01524 846569 • www.stnicholasarcades.co.uk
ASHTON HALL GARDEN CENTRE
Home & garden related products, quality homemade food & drink, & much more.
Ashton Road, Thurnham, Lancaster, LA2 0AJ • 01524 751767 • www.ashtonhallgardencentre.co.uk
THULINE GALLERY
Thuline is a funky studio-gallery full of colourful paintings, prints & gifts of animals.
139 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4LY • 01539 724414 • www.thuline.com
EXPRESSIONS
Giftware, silver, costume jewellery, fashion accessories, handbags, Since 1999.
13-15 Market Street, Lancaster LA1 1JF • 01524 380404 • www.Expressionsoflancaster.co.uk
ELEPHANT YARD
Shop fashion, footwear, beauty, jewellery, homewares, travel & more, seven days a week!
Elephant Yard, Kendal, LA9 4QQ • 01539 720170 • www.elephantyard.com
FARRER’S TEA & COFFEE HOUSE
Oldest coffee house serving homemade cakes & lunches, with a shop for your tea & coffee needs.
13 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4LY • 01539 731707 • www.farrerscoffee.co.uk
YOUR ENGLISH HOME
Your English Taking Home a modern approach to antiques & decorative items for your home & garden. our English Home 45 Allhallows Lane, Kendal, LA9 4JH English Home • 01539 736436 • www.yourenglishhome.co.uk
CARNFORTH BOOKSHOP
Books & much more! - Explore our labyrinth of rooms across three floors.
38-42 Market Street, Carnforth, LA5 9JX • 01524 734588 • www.carnforthbooks.co.uk