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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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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.
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…
Keswick
Not only is the Scafell Hotel in one of the most stunning locations in the Lake District, but great food, great wine, great beer and of course great service makes our 2 AA Rosette restaurant an eating destination.
Ravenglass
Enjoy a beautiful 14 mile return journey as well as a delicious cream tea at Dalegarth Café in the Eskdale Room. Your cream tea includes a selection of sandwiches (ham, cheese, egg mayo and tuna mayo), home-baked fruit scones with butter, jam and…
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1940 reviewsGrasmere
Our Garden Restaurant overlooks our beautiful gardens in the scenic village of Grasmere. We have recently been re-awarded our two coveted AA Rosettes offering high quality seasonal dishes made with local ingredients, expertly delivered by our…
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1378 reviewsWindermere
Offering a traditional Afternoon Tea in the heart of the Lake District.
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402 reviews3-5 Market Street, Kirkby Lonsdale
Old world type restaurant serving home-made food.
Windermere
The Wild Boar is a special venue for any occasion, whether it be a romantic or adventurous break, family get-together, business meeting or as one of our very valued frequent diners.
Windermere
Afternoon tea served overlooking Windermere or in our comfortable lounge bar. Our restaurant, Burlington's, named after the local slate, is not just a hotel restaurant, its a destination in its own right. Our head chef Lukasz specialises in French…
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1476 reviewsKeswick
The Royal Oak is an 18th-century coaching inn within the hustle and bustle of Keswick town centre. Let it be your base at the heart of the walking capital of the lakes.
Cockermouth
Unspoiled traditional inn with every modern comfort in understated luxury.
Staveley
The Beer Hall, is open every day to bring you the freshest core range and small batch beers. Bring your friends and family and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
Carlisle
From breakfast to lunch, coffee to cocktails, Bartons Yard Café Bar is the perfect place to meet, eat & drink.
Ullswater
Dinner at 1863 will no doubt generate conversation around the table on the night, but (we hope!) will also give you something to talk about long after you’ve left for the evening.
Carlisle
The Fleece’s Oak Room bar and restaurant, serves a hearty menu of favourites for the entire family, and the Bridge Restaurant delivers an award-winning fine dining experience.
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221 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.
Cockermouth
Situated on what was once the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith railway line, Bassenthwaite Lake Station offers a unique place to enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch aboard the Orient Express train, right here in the Lake District.
Grange-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 reviewsBowness-on-Windermere
Take in the stunning views from our lakeside Restaurant whilst dining from our seasonal menu, we serve only the finest British cuisine in our restaurant.
Windermere
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.
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