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FOOD & DRINK UNWRAPPED

Cumbria has an incredible reputation for our exceptional food and drink and to prove it, we proudly boast eight Michelin stars. You simply must try one of these amazing dining experiences on your visit, however you don’t need to eat in a Michelinstarred restaurant to have a memorable meal.

Our local produce enriches virtually every menu – from freshly made Morecambe Bay potted shrimp overlooking the sea in West Cumbria to a plate of slowly roasted Herdwick Hogget and roast potatoes in a country pub at the foot of a fell – the perfect winter warmer.

Served at any time of the year is the undisputed king of all English sausage – the long, curled Cumberland sausage that is chopped rather than minced. It’s so treasured around these parts that a butcher’s reputation is made on the quality of their stock.

Let's not forget our sweet treats. Sticky Toffee Pudding, Kendal Mint Cake and Grasmere Gingerbread® will delight anyone with a sweet tooth.

Alongside our world-class food are outstanding breweries, which make the Lake District, Cumbria, a haven for real ale lovers alongside handcrafted whiskies, gins and vodkas.

With locally brewed ales and locally produced food galore, Cumbria has a wealth of delights to make any foodie happy. Take your taste buds on holiday, go on they deserve it!

CUMBRIA ON A PLATE

The Lake District, Cumbria, boasts a huge range of pubs, inns, breweries, restaurants, cafés and tearooms – all set in and around this stunning, internationally renowned landscape. Put simply, the wonder of the Lake District, Cumbria’s food offering stems far beyond the edge of your plate thanks to the seemingly endless variety of stunning locations to let the sights, smells – and of course the tastes of Cumbria’s dishes really sink in.

The Lake District, Cumbria, isn’t following the trend; It sets the trend. Many of the UK’s favourite dishes originate from our towns and villages. Hawkshead Relish, Grasmere Gingerbread® and Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding are just three examples of the very best of our local produce, made available across hundreds of fine food retailers. Indeed, many products are exported worldwide. Where better to indulge, though, than in the place they were created?

As well as being the home of two UNESCO World Heritage sites - The Lake District and Hadrian’s Wall, Cumbria is home to countless award-winning restaurants and is famous for its fine dining experiences, proudly offering some of the warmest welcomes our visitors will find anywhere in Britain.

It’s not only about the food of course, but also what’s in our guests’ glasses. With so many locally produced ales, gins, wines, whiskies and spirits on offer, the Lake District, Cumbria is fast becoming #theplacetobe for a cool drink by award-winning producers. Why not devise your very own ale-trail?