A Place to Fall in Love With

Five-Star Scottish Visitor Attraction including the World’s Greatest Story of Love in our Immersive Romance History Experience plus Scottish & British Brand Shopping and Locally-sourced Food & Drink at the home of Anvil weddings since 1754

Great History

An unmissable bucket list landmark telling the age-old tale of Runaway Weddings!

Great Shopping

We are home to a fabulous range of Scottish and British luxury brands, including Scottish souvenirs and food & drink.

Great Stories

Step back in time as feel the thrill of the chase and discover the real-life love stories, and even touch the historic anvil for good luck in love...

Great Experiences

Discover Scottish Whisky and Gin through a tasting experience or affirm your love with an enchanting Anvil Handfasting Ceremony.

Dixons Department store in Whitehaven is a family-run business, established in 1882, offering a huge choice of ladies and mens fashion from famous labels such as Barbour, Apricot and Superdry. Plus top brand furniture, homeware and gifts, as well as an extensive range of beauty products and fragrance including Estee Lauder, Clarins and L’Occitane. Come and enjoy some retail therapy in our bright and airy modern store.

Come

Delicious, mouth-watering meals and snacks served all day from 9am to 5pm

Lowther Street, Whitehaven CA28 7AL Tel: 01946 692351

Monday to Saturday - 9am to 5pm

Dixons, Whitehaven’s Independent Department Store. www.dixons-department-store.com

Enjoy breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. Choose from hot meals, sandwiches, toasties, ciabattas, cakes, scones and much more. Vegetarian and gluten free options available.

Sunday Carvery

Michelin-starred L’Enclume restaurant which is just around the corner.

But what’s a good cheese without a little relish?

Hawkshead Relish Company has picked up awards left, right and centre for its hand-made pickles and preserves. Alternatively, if you like a little kick with your pickle, try Mr Vikki’s in Penrith. Their Indian fusion sauces are knock-your-socks-off outstanding.

Local Produce

For maximum tastings with minimal travel, make sure to pay a visit to Cranstons Cumbrian Food Hall in Penrith. This excellent store is a one-stop-shop for Cumbrian foods of all descriptions.

There’s a butchery, deli, fresh fruit stands, baked treats, the list goes on. Plus, a hot food counter so you can choose whether to scoff on the spot or take home a few treats to enjoy at your leisure. Or maybe both, who’s judging?

Keswick Market has maintained a 700-year presence in the town centre and shows no signs of slowing down. Every Thursday and Saturday, around 70 stalls spring into action along Market Square and Main Street. You won’t want to miss the dazzling display of local produce. Find fresh veggies to fill your fridge or grab a hot snack to devour there and then. In addition to food, there are a great many crafts to browse including pottery, woollen items and paintings.

Other large weekly markets can be found in Sedbergh and Ulverston. Kendal Indoor Market, on the other hand, is open six days a week and chock-full of cheery traders peddling everything from leather goods to boiled sweets.

If you’re all about the food, follow your rumbling stomach to Cumbria and the Lake District’s farmers’ markets. There’s no finer place to sample an authentic taste of Cumbrian produce.

Some of the best farmers’ markets are in Orton, Egremont, Shap and Cockermouth. While you’re stuffing your bags full of cheeses, chutneys and famous Herdwick lamb, chat with the makers and discover first-hand the love they put into their craft.

Retailers big and small dot the towns and villages of Cumbria and the Lake District. High street giants are there if you need them, but Cumbria’s innovative streak shines through in the region’s independent makers. From hand-painted works of art to the county’s celebrated cheeses, mighty retail parks to dinky gift shops, you’re sure to leave with hearts and suitcases equally full.