Where to go in Cumbria
Cumbria
Sam Read Bookseller
Award-winning small bookshop in the Lake District. Est. by Sam Read in 1887. Run by Will Smith and Polly Atkin.
Cumbria
J&J Graham
Right in the heart of the town centre, deli and bakery J&J Graham is a Penrith icon that dates back to 1793.
Kendal and Sedbergh
Another Weigh Kendal
Another Weigh is Kendal’s own zero waste food shop – bring your own containers, fill them, and pay by weight.
Kendal and Sedbergh
The Antiques Emporium
Light fittings, lamps, crystal ware, and furniture small to large: the Antiques Emporium in Kendal has it all.
Kendal and Sedbergh
Armstrong Ward Lifestore
An independent lifestyle store, with carefully curated homeware, furniture, toys and gifts, whose designs are all sourced from independent artists.
Cumbria
Castlegate House Gallery
Castlegate House Gallery in Cockermouth offers a changing programme of temporary exhibitions.
Cumbria
Low Sizergh Barn
A fabulous foodie shop cum day out on the farm
Cumbria Visitor Guides
Tasting Menus in The North
Looking for the finest luxury multi-course restaurants in Manchester? Look no further. We've picked out the very best tasting menus in the city - just make sure you have deep pockets.
Stately Homes in the North
The North of England is blessed with countless stunning stately homes, many dating back decades and even centuries. Here are some of the very best.
Literary places in Cumbria
It was good enough for Wordsworth and Wainwright... From Kendal in the south to Carlisle in the north, we sniff out the best bookish shenanigans in Cumbria.
Walks in Penrith
A selection of some of most rewarding and beautiful walks in Penrith, full of chances to catch open air and natural attraction.
Walks in Kendal
A round-up of the best walks in Kendal, including the town centre, official tours and the surrounding area by Creative Tourist.
Museums in Cumbria
Cumbria is studded with fantastic museums - read our picks of the best here.
Art Galleries in Cumbria
Ranging from impressive, nationally-significant collections in Grade listed buildings, to historic houses that now have a particular focus on local, contemporary artists, here's our guide to Cumbria's collection of art galleries.
Restaurants in Cumbria
Cumbria is far from short of good places to eat – here’s our guide to restaurants to put on your map of the area.
Music Venues in Cumbria
When the sun goes down and you've had your fair share of Cumbria's great outdoors, head to the area's music venues to catch folk and jazz sessions, as well as regular performances by touring musicians.
Cumbria District Guides
Spotlight on
Hidden Bars in Manchester
Manchester's best secret, hidden and hard to find bars - here's our guide.
Take me thereDestination Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
Dynamic dance, party-performance, high-energy stand-up and a site-specific show set in a pub. All this and more in our newest theatre guide.
Family things to do in the North
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
Tours and Activities in the North
Boozy tours, art workshops and a 'hobby house' that champions all things DIY, get the creative cogs whirring with our latest batch of tours and activities.
Exhibitions in the North
From precarious ceramics to photography festivals, spring is here and brings with it a breath of fresh air in visual art and exhibitions.
Literature Events in the North
If it's inspiring, inclusive events and avant-garde, experimental afternoons you're after, look no further than live literature this spring – we've got you covered.
Food and Drink in the North
Make the most of the springtime sun with some of the North's best bars and restaurants.
Music in the North
The outsiders, the oddities and the outrageous – we’re keeping it weird with a hot new batch of underground gigs about to hit Manchester, Leeds, and Liverpool.
Cinema in the North
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.