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
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Walking Tours in Manchester by Jonathan Schofield
Presenting the best walking tours in Manchester for history buffs, culture enthusiasts, and those looking to scratch beneath the surface of the city.
Take me thereDestination Guides
Culture Guides
Cinema in the North
August brings a huge LGBTQ+ film festival, plus a reggae classic and a spotlight on Japanese animation.
Theatre in the North
From outdoor shows to drama in the dark, our theatre guide celebrates genre-pushing work, new writing and contemporary performance.
Music in the North
From Lyra Pramuk’s sacred synths to the sugar rush of YAANG, our latest music picks bring ritual, rebellion and ridiculous levels of fun.
Tours and Activities in the North
"Tours, tours, tours!" If this month's Tours and Activities guide were a sentient speaking person, this is what it would say.
Food and Drink in the North
Take some eating-out tips from our August guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Literature Events in the North
Our latest round-up features plenty of one-off live literature events to wrap your ears about, so get those diaries ticking over...
Family things to do in the North
August and beyond brings all sorts of family joy - with a huge amount of science, creativity and more.