Out and about in Eden
Sightseeing
A lovely village on the edge of Ullswater. Access to the lake and the Ullswater way walk. A lovely range of shops, pubs and activities.
54 locals recommend
Pooley Bridge
A lovely village on the edge of Ullswater. Access to the lake and the Ullswater way walk. A lovely range of shops, pubs and activities.
A National Trust woodland walk and waterfall. Carpark. Ullswater steamer destination. There is a cafe and public toilets. On the route of the Ullswater way.
68 locals recommend
Aira Force Waterfall
A National Trust woodland walk and waterfall. Carpark. Ullswater steamer destination. There is a cafe and public toilets. On the route of the Ullswater way.
A great way to travel! Ullswater Steamers sail the length of the lake with stops available at Aira Force, Howtown, Pooley Bridge and Glenridding. Can be used for Ullswater Way adventures.
81 locals recommend
Ullswater Steamers
Grisedale BridgeA great way to travel! Ullswater Steamers sail the length of the lake with stops available at Aira Force, Howtown, Pooley Bridge and Glenridding. Can be used for Ullswater Way adventures.
Home to a range of adventures! Waterbased activities, campsites, fells, Ullswater Way walking route, wildlife, weather, cafes, pubs and more!
75 locals recommend
Ullswater
Home to a range of adventures! Waterbased activities, campsites, fells, Ullswater Way walking route, wildlife, weather, cafes, pubs and more!
Penrith Castle
Ullswater RoadOnly a 10 minute walk from the house. English Heritage site.
An English Heritage site. Admission charge. Founded in early 13th century - ideal picnic setting. (Pronounced "Broom")
10 locals recommend
Brougham Castle
Moor LaneAn English Heritage site. Admission charge. Founded in early 13th century - ideal picnic setting. (Pronounced "Broom")
Long Meg and her Daughters
Neighbourhoods
A lovely town in the north lakes. Unique independent shops, cafes and great events from excellent organisations such as Eden Arts such as the Winter Droving. An independent cinema showing a range of films and shows, restaurants, pubs and cafes with a variety of influences.
76 locals recommend
Penrith
A lovely town in the north lakes. Unique independent shops, cafes and great events from excellent organisations such as Eden Arts such as the Winter Droving. An independent cinema showing a range of films and shows, restaurants, pubs and cafes with a variety of influences.
City/town information
Gretna
Shopping at the outlet village. Gretna Green - famous wedding venue.
A lovely lakeland town. Vibrant and offering a good array of walking, eating, shopping and parks. Accessible from Penrith by bus.
205 locals recommend
Keswick
A lovely lakeland town. Vibrant and offering a good array of walking, eating, shopping and parks. Accessible from Penrith by bus.
Food scene
On the village green in Langwathby. An outdoor cafe offering a great alternative in a fabulous setting. Take your deckchairs and blankets (There's also a shop for picnic essentials).
Saddleback’s
Low FarmOn the village green in Langwathby. An outdoor cafe offering a great alternative in a fabulous setting. Take your deckchairs and blankets (There's also a shop for picnic essentials).
Delicious food, seating inside and outside. There's a shop upstairs too offering a range of interesting pieces.
7 locals recommend
The Old Village Bakery Melmerby
Delicious food, seating inside and outside. There's a shop upstairs too offering a range of interesting pieces.
Independent shops
Just Sew
1 Poets WalkA sewing and quilting treasure trove!
Lion Gallery
5 Little DockrayA beautiful gift shop with fantastic window displays.
The Unicorn
9 Little DockrayA special toy and gift shop with a magical feel
N Arnison and Sons
17-18 Devonshire StA fantastic shop outside and in! A special feature of Penrith's shopping heart.