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Welcome to our recipe section. We will be featuring flavours from the Lake District, Cumbria for you to cook up yourself at home. We will be hearing from Cumbrian food producers and chefs to whet your taste buds, ready for when you can visit us again.
We will be featuring recipes from fine dining Michelin starred restaurants alongside cocktails using local ingredients and family recipes for the kids to enjoy. Keep checking back every week through lockdown for a new recipe to try.
Don’t forget to share your efforts with us. We love to see your photos. Email us at website@visitlakedistrict.com.
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Keswick
Nestled in the corner of Borrowdale Valley, the Borrowdale Hotel is the perfect place to indulge in an exquisite Afternoon Tea experience. Indulge in delectable treats and savoury bites as you sit back and relax among friends.
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149 reviewsUllswater
Our restaurant is a relaxed, ambient space with an open kitchen and views of the lake. Another Place, The Lake is a relaxed, convivial hotel on the shores of Ullswater from where you can explore the great outdoors. At the heart are good food, fresh…
Penrith
Our 100-seat ground-floor café is a relaxed dining space where you can brunch with friends, enjoy a working lunch or catch up before a movie.
Windermere
Offering a traditional Afternoon Tea in the heart of the Lake District.
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402 reviewsBrampton
Our diverse menu includes homemade crepes, crushed avocado on ciabatta, and comforting porridge. For dinner, savour pub classics or opt for lighter bites. Sundays feature our specialty roasts with traditional topside and roast chicken, complete with…
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338 reviewsWindermere
One of the premier bars and restaurants in Windermere, located in the heart of the Lake District The Lamplighter Dining Rooms has been trading now for over 21 years.
Windermere
Our aim is simple – a dining experience that will keep you coming back time and time again.
Bowness-on-Windermere
Cafe treats – freshly baked & delicious!
Our café is open for you to enjoy delicious treats, freshly baked by our talented cafe team. Pop in for a morning coffee, lunch or an afternoon treat. Our signature afternoon tea is famous with our visitors,…
Ambleside
Fellinis is a new modern 'Vegeterranean' restaurant catering for the most discerning vegetarian palette with a distinct Mediterranean twist.
Our menu changes regularly to reflect the seasons and the availability of local ingredients. Our wine list…
Keswick
Our restaurant full of eager diners, a non-fussy, relaxed atmosphere, staff who take pride in serving Executive Chef David’s delectable dishes and where the food and service speak for itself. Hopefully our guests agree, it’s called real Cumbrian…
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121 reviewsCrosby-on-Eden, Carlisle
We’re sure that you will work up an appetite on your day out at Walby Farm Park so our café – ‘The Cowshed Café’ offers tasty home-cooked dishes made with locally produced ingredients – and all in a great setting in the beautiful Cumbrian…
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522 reviewsWindermere
Enjoy a superb traditional afternoon tea at Lindeth Fell which includes a selection of delicious home made sandwiches and sweets along with a selection of leaf teas. Licensed bar. Wi-Fi. Parking.
Ireby
Our restaurant is open to residents and non-residents alike, serving a delicious 3 course meal made from freshly cooked local ingredients. We pride ourselves on the selection of local food producers and supplier who we work with to bring you a…
Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere
Afternoon Tea at The Belsfield is a quintessentially English experience, offering delicious Afternoon Tea with amazing views of Lake Windermere. The Belsfield is situated in 6-acres of gardens overlooking Lake Windermere and the Cumbrian hills…
Great Clifton, Workington
Enjoy delicious meals and afternoon teas in our restaurant, The Conservatory at the Melbreak.
Open between 12pm - 2pm, 5pm – 9pm Monday to Friday, and 12pm – 9pm Saturday and Sunday.
Afternoon Teas served between 2:30pm and 4:30pm daily –…
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128 reviewsGrange-over-Sands
At the Netherwood you can enjoy a traditional selection of sandwiches, scones with jam and cream and a delicious selection of cakes. Served with tea or coffee of your choice , why not add a glass of bubbly to make it extra special.
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134 reviewsUllswater
The Victorian-style Glasshouse is the closest building to the lakeshore at Another Place. With panoramic views of Ullswater and the fells beyond, its open Thursday to Monday for wood-fired pizza, coffee and cocktails to hotel guests and non-resident…
We are Aupa, a street food vendor based in Cumbria. We operate from a purpose built airstream trailer specialising in locally sourced ingredients for gourmet smashburgers, loaded fries and sides.
Cockermouth
Freshly made food and drinks served in comfortable and relaxed surroundings.
Bassnthwaite
Country pub located in the heart of Bassenthwaite Village. Large beer garden with views of Skiddaw. Serving excellent food and real ales. Dog friendly. Awarded CAMRA Summer Pub of the Season 2023.
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