Craft Map 2008 - Food

A real home from home in a fantastic setting, The Bridge Cafe & Bistro offers something for everyone from our famous Bridge Breakfast to homemade Indian & Thai delicacies to our outstanding evening meals. A place where food matters... be surprised!

Hours: Sun to Thurs 8am-8pm, Fri to Sat 8am–11pm.

Directions: Situated on the A590 at Newby Bridge.

This unique little shop, built in 1630 as the village school, is the only place to buy the genuine Sarah Nelson’s Original Celebrated Grasmere Gingerbread. World famous for its secret recipe and freshly baked everyday since 1854. Worldwide mail order available.

Hours: Monday to Saturday 9.15-5.30pm, Sunday 12.30pm-5.30pm. Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. Shorter hours in Winter.

Directions: Centre of village, between Wordsworth Hotel and the Churchyard lychgate.

Award winning Relishes, Pickles and Preserves all made by hand with no preservatives, colourings or artificial flavourings, all are gluten free and available to taste in the shop in Hawkshead.

Gifts and Baskets also made to order.

Hours: 9.00am-5.30pm Daily

Directions: In centre of the village adjacent to Kings Arms, opposite Henry Roberts Bookshop.

Kennedys Fine Chocolates are handmade using the finest chocolate and ingredients. Visit our Factory Shop and Coffee House (with viewing windows into the production area). Delicious home baking and homemade ice creams. Mail order service available. Chocoholics welcome!

Hours: Mon to Sat 9am–5pm, Sun & Public Holidays 11am–5pm.

Directions: 2 miles from M6 J38 on B6260; 4 miles M6 J39.