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Grasmere Gingerbread®

Packets and Tins of Grasmere Gingerbread at Grasmere Gingerbread in Grasmere, Lake District
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The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop, Church Cottage, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SW

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This fascinating little shop was built in 1630 as the village school, and is where Wordsworth occasionally taught. In 1854 it became the home of Sarah Nelson's world famous original celebrated Grasmere Gingerbread ®. This unique and delicious gingerbread is freshly baked everyday to the secret recipe and is only obtainable from this shop or through the international mail order service.

Group visits are available which include a talk lasting 20-30 mins on the history of Cumbrian food and how Grasmere Gingerbread evolved through the Victorian tourist trail. Fresh Gingerbread is served with tea or coffee and an oatcake with Cumberland Rum Butter. Cost £3.50 for adults and £2.50 per child, coach driver and teachers/guide free. School and Educational groups are also taken, contact the shop directly for prices and further information. Must be pre-booked.

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Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

* The Grasmere Gingerbread ® Shop opens at 9:15am and closes dependent on the season, shorter Winter closing times. Closed 4 days of the year: Good Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Coach parties and tour groups can be booked in at other times.

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  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
  • Smoking not allowed

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  • Shop Specialities - Gingerbread, Rum Butter, Local Produce & Ginger themed products.

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  • Grasmere Gingerbread® Father’s Day Food Gifts

    Inspired by the grand Victorian railway journeys and the legendary Flying Scotsman train, our thoughtful range of personalised gifts is perfect for dads. Our spicy-sweet Grasmere Gingerbread® train or plane-shaped pieces and curated range of the finest artisanal food (all made in Cumbria) are lovingly packed in keepsake tins and a bumper hamper that are perfect for sharing.

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    Only available for delivery on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th June 2025. UK delivery only.

    Food & Drink Offers - redeem this special offer between 09/06/2025 and 14/06/2025

    Father's Day Offers - redeem this special offer between 09/06/2025 and 14/06/2025

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  • Cumbria AwardsMember of Cumbria Tourism Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
  • Regional and MiscellaneousLonely Planet - UK Ultimate Travelist 2022 Lonely Planet - UK Ultimate Travelist 2022 2022
  • Regional and MiscellaneousGreat Taste Awards 2022 - 2 Stars Great Taste Awards 2022 - 2 Stars 2022
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From M6 jct 36 follow A591 to Ambleside then Grasmere. Next to the Wordsworth Hotel.

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