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Eat & Shop Local in Lake District
The best meals of a Lake District holiday rarely happen in restaurants with tablecloths. They happen at the counter of a proper local — and these are the counters that matter. Start with Sticklebarn, Old Dungeon Ghyll Climbers Bar and Wainwrights' Inn.
Bakeries
Delis & Local Produce
Farm Shops
Fish & Chips
Ice Cream & Creameries
Pubs & Inns
2.7 mi from Lake District
Britannia Inn
The Britannia Inn is a public house and inn in the English village of Elterwater, Cumbria. Dating to the 17th century, it is a Grade II listed building. — Wikipedia
Sweet Shops & Fudge
Tea Rooms
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How this list works
These are independent local places — the sort a holiday is remembered by — with categories from ice cream to farm shops. Distances are measured from Lake District, and where a place has opening information or a website, it's on its page. Own one of these businesses? Every listing has a free claim option so you can keep your details up to date.
Make a day of it with our things to do in Lake District guide, or find a base nearby with places to stay in Lake District.
Frequently asked questions
Are these places checked?
Listings come from open map data maintained by locals, and owners can claim and update their own entries free. Opening hours change seasonally at the seaside — a quick check before a special trip is always wise.
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