Blog (Shopping) - Visit Lake District

There is something magical about giving Christmas gifts that your friends and family love. So, if you are searching for shopping inspiration, we have done the research and compiled a list of shopping ideas to help you find the perfect Christmas gift in South Lakeland.

The leaves are beginning to turn, painting the landscape in reds, golds and oranges; and there’s a refreshing chill in the air. Autumn is here, and the Lake District, Cumbria, is looking simply stunning.

Summer holidays may be coming to a close but there’s still so much to see and do in the Lake District, Cumbria.

It just happens to be afternoon tea week. Not that we need a special reason to indulge in a selection of sandwiches, scones and homemade cakes.

The perfect staycation does exist and it's here in the Lake District, Cumbria. The great outdoors is waiting for you so don’t miss the chance to celebrate the summer with fun-filled days.

Make your summer one to remember with fantastic food, delicious drinks and being surrounded by friends and family.

Summer holidays in the Lake District, Cumbria are only a short time away. So, get ready to rediscover the outdoors, take a deep breath of fresh air and explore the beautiful scenery Cumbria, has to offer.

Summer here in the Lake District, Cumbria is a truly spectacular time to visit. Rediscover the destination and explore new things to see and do, reconnect with loved ones and make new memories or recharge in the outdoors with fresh air and wide-open spaces.

Treat yourself to the gift of extraordinary art.
Old Courthouse Gallery - breathing new life into the Ambleside Courthouse Building.

Claire & Gareth Mc Keever are the owners of Pure Lakes Skincare and we recently sat down with Claire to talk about life in the Lakes.

Introducing Home Spa - Handmade by Pure Lakes in their Lake District workshop.

Specially designed to bring the spa into the home, allowing you to have the relaxing and luxury experience of a natural spa treatment, anytime.

Christmas at Booths

Now more than ever, spending time at home with family has become important to us all. Whether the festive season is spent in your own home, visiting family or you’re ‘going home’ for Christmas – we’re sure that excellent food and drink will form a significant part of your celebrations.

We’ve picked out a few of our favourite products from this year to get your taste buds talking!

This summer, Booths Buyer Andy McDermott recently refined and revamped our range of soft drinks. With a growing thirst for alcohol-free alternatives, craft soft drinks and healthier drinks, it was time for a change to represent this within our in store ranges. Find out more.

If you're planning a self-catering trip to the Lake District and want to experience the best local food and drink Cumbria has to offer, www.adayswalk.co.uk is for you! A Day’s Walk is a new business established this year specifically to offer Lake District Visitors the opportunity to enjoy genuine local Cumbrian produce, delivered freshto your door during your visit.

Although famous for its world class landscape, The Lake District, Cumbria, also boasts a multitude of fabulous independent shops, as well as high street favourites with plenty of retail therapy on offer both across the whole county. From villages in the stunning National Park, towns in Cumbria's Yorkshire Dales and the Eden Valley & the North Pennines and those dotted along more than 100 miles of the county’s coastline.

"Pure Lakes skincare products are just what they say - pure, lovely to use and smell divine." Carole W. June 2020

This recent review says it all. Everything is handmade in the Pure Lakes workshop in the Lake District. Find out more...

Many wonderful producers from the Lake District, Cumbria are offer amazing products online that can be delivered directly to you or someone special. Alternatively, we have a huge selection of vouchers for a wonderful treat away that can be used when life returns to normal.