Browsing local shops within 8 miles of Fair Rigg

1 Station Yard, Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01539 731886, Email, www.stainton-wines.co.uk

Wine merchant.

Lound Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7FH, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01539 732363, Email, www.kvillage.co.uk

With 17 premium factory outlets selling famous brands at up to 60% discount, K Village - The Lakes Outlet offers smarter shopping in comfort and style. Stroll along the riverside terrace and enjoy Cafes and restaurants.

Low Sizergh Farm, Sizergh, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AE, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015395 60426, Email, www.lowsizerghbarn.co.uk

National award-winning farm shop, tea room and craft gallery in a fabulous barn on a woking family dairy farm in the South Lakes.

Windermere Railway Station, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 015394 44544, Email, www.countrylaneslakedistrict.co.uk

Hire a bike from the local cycle hire experts. We offer quality cycle hire, spares and repairs, route information and maps, day trips, short breaks and longer tours.

Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LF, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 015394 36269, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hilltop

Beatrix Potter's small cottage, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden. Her paintings of the House and garden were used to illustrate many of her tales.

Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NS, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 015394 36269, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beatrixpottergallery

This charming 17th century building, which served as the office of Beatrix Potter's solicitor husband, now houses an annually changing exhibition of Potter's original artwork.

Lacet House, Kelsick Road, Ambleside, LA22 0AS, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 015394 31127, Email, www.catchofthedeli.co.uk

New Delicatessen and fishmonger in Ambleside stocking fresh and local produce. We provide free local delivery, local discount card and special personal orders on request.

The Boathouse, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QF, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 015394 36541, Email, www.hawksheadtrout.com

Esthwaite Water is the largest stocked lake in the North West of England, offering renowned top of the water action in true loch style, set amidst breathtaking scenery. Tuition available. Tackle shop onsite.

2 The Square, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NZ, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 015394 36614, Email, www.hawksheadrelish.com

Home of the award-winning makers of relishes, pickles and preserves. There are over 100 hand-made products available to taste before you buy. Hampers made up whilst you wait.

Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4LR, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01539 740060, Email, www.westmorlandshopping.com

Main indoor town centre shopping centre.

113 Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RF, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01539 822222

The Grizedale Centre, Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01229 860396, Email, www.grizedalemountainbikes.co.uk

Mountain bike hire centre based in Grizedale Forest.

The Old Station, Victoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, PR3 5BX, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 015394 46114, www.booths.co.uk

Specialist food store in regionally produced food and drink.

11 Wainwrights Yard, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DP, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01539 742370, www.booths.co.uk

Specialist food store in regionally produced food and drink.

Staveley Mill Yard, Back Lane, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9LN, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01539 821443, Email, www.wheelbase.co.uk

The UK's largest cycles store at the foot of glorious Kentmere Valley.

Unit 2, Queen Katherines Avenue, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6DU, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01539 822222

Ings, Nr Windermere, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PY, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01539 821309, Email, www.watermillinn.co.uk

The Watermill Inn is a traditional family-run free house within the Lake District National Park.

Speciality: Coniston Bluebird beef & ale pie, venison casserole, local lamb

Lake Windermere, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8AT, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 015395 30001, Email, www.lakesidehotel.co.uk/SpecialOccasions_Weddings.htm

Lakeside Hotel, possibly the finest four star hotel in the Lake District has a spectacular location on the shores of Lake Windermere.

Abbot Hall, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01539 722464, Email, www.abbothall.org.uk

Abbot Hall is one of Britain's finest independent art galleries in a beautiful setting beside the river Kent and overlooked by the ruins of Kendal castle.

8 New Shambles, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4TS, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01539 722033

Bridal shop.

73 Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4ED, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01539 733548

Florists

The Flower Stall, The Westmorland Shopping Centre, Kendal, Cumbria, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01539 741575

Hollow Clue, Crosthwaite, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8HX, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 015395 68203

My video production covers everything from weddings to television productions.

The Pharmacy Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NS, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 015394 36201

Collins & Butterworth is an independent Pharmacy in the heart of the Lake District. Based in the honey pot village of Hawkshead, it provides a range of medical advice and support.

17 Market Place, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4TP, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01539 740015

Photographer.

130 Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4QG, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01539 721445

Photographer.