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The Lakes Distillery
About
Go behind the scenes at The Lakes’ state-of-the-art distillery where their whiskymaker's unique approach comes to life. Accompanied by an expert tour guide, you can explore the Still Room, learn about the impact of oak and cask seasoning on flavour creation, and discover how to make The Lakes whisky, gin, and vodka. Afterwards, guests over the age of 18 are invited to finish the tour by enjoying a hosted tasting of three of The Lakes’ spirits, with the opportunity to visit the distillery shop (every Adult tour ticket includes £5 off any 70cl bottle in store).
Distillery Tour & Tasting includes:
- A multi-sensory tour through the Distillery
- A guided tasting of three of The Lakes’ spirits:
• Lakes Single Malt Whisky
• The Lakes Gin
• The Lakes Vodka
- £5 off any 70cl purchase in the distillery shop
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Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 18:00 |
* The distillery is open all year - Monday to Sunday - with tours running regularly throughout each day.
Dogs are welcome in the courtyard and garden, with assistance dogs permitted in all parts of the distillery.
Guide Prices
Guide Prices:
Adults: £15
Teen: £5.00
Child (6-12years): Free
*Children under 6 years old are not permitted on the distillery tour for health & safety reasons.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible Toilet
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site catering
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Facilities for groups
- Guided tours for groups
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
Tripadvisor
Awards
- Visit England
Visit England - Gold Award 2020 - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
Turn off A66 by Bassenthwaite Lake on to B5291. Continue on this road for 1 mile. At Ouse Bridge carry straight on (do not cross bridge). Distillery is on the right after 400m.Accessible by Public Transport.
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