What are some unique souvenirs from the Lake District?
When visiting such a beautiful unique place in England, we can imagine you want to take a little piece of the Lake District home with you.
Whether you live here, visiting on holiday or just popping here for the day, enjoy a great day out and take home a souvenir to remember, delicious food or a tasty tipple! Here’s our list of unique gifts for you, your family or friends to enjoy!
Lakes Distillery Whisky, Gin, & Vodka
tipples with a trip to the Lake District’s favourite whisky distillery and bring home a gift you’ll want to savour over and over again.
The Lakes Distillery offer a unique, quality selection of tipples for nearly every spirit lover as well as a small selection of delicious treats. So if you love Whisky, Gin, Vodka and the sound of Gin or Whisky infused Cakes then you’re in luck.
They also offer a spectacular range of Glassware and Cocktail Making Kits perfect for your tipple!
Forgot to buy during your visit? Restock your cupboard with your favourite tipple by ordering online at: www.lakesdistillery.com/online-shop-c13/gifts-c4
Grasmere Ginger Bread
Nestled in a unique corner of England, lies the stunning village of Grasmere. Invented in 1854 by VICTORIAN cook Sarah Nelson was a unique, spicy-sweet cross between a biscuit and cake, known as the Grasmere Gingerbread. Its reputation quickly spread and it is now enjoyed by food lovers all over the world.
It’s such a unique souvenir that, Sarah Nelson’s original handwritten recipe on parchment is safely stored away in a secure bank safe in the Lake District. In fact, there is only one person alive today who knows the recipe is Andrew Hunter, a partner in the business, who mixes and bakes Grasmere Gingerbread fresh every day for people to enjoy.
Grasmere can be purchased both in shop and online, so if you are looking to savour that taste at home over and over again, you can order Grasmere Gingerbread straight to your door. Find out more at: www.lakesdistillery.com/online-shop-c13/gifts-c4
Honister Green Slate
Visit the Lake District’s and England last working slate mine in the heart of Honister Pass, one of the steepest roads in the country. Honister Slate is such a unique souvenir that you can even see it on prestigious buildings such as Buckingham Palace, Scotland Yard and The Scottish Chapel of Edinburgh.
Expect nothing other than quality, durability, and skilled craftsmanship. Our products are renowned for their longevity as well as their aesthetics. Buy Honister Green Slate and you are buying an authentic slice of the Lake District from England’s last working slate mine.
If you’re looking for the perfect Honister gift or Souvenir, you can find a diverse range of Kitchen, Garden and Accessories online on their website. Choose from something as small as a keyring to something as large as a wine rack.
See more at: https://honistergreenslate.com/shop/
Hawkshead Brewery
For those who love a tipple, you’ll be delighted to know the Lake District has it’s very own brewery! At Hawkshead Brewery, they make the sort of beer we like to drink – distinctive, full of flavour, handmade, crafted, bold, personal and made by people who LOVE BEER for people who love beer.
Starting in 2002 at an old barn in Hawkshead, they are small enough to know most of our customers, but big enough to employ a team of five brewers, make around 140 barrels (23,000 litres) of beer a week, deliver direct throughout The North, and have a bar open every day, at the brewery.
So during your next visit to the Lake District, why not pop in, take a tour of the brewery, discover your favourite tipple and bring a case of your favourite ale home?
Discover more online: www.hawksheadbrewery.co.uk/brewery/brewery-tours.aspx
Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding
The home of sticky toffee pudding and handmade in the Lake District is the Cartmel Village Shop.
They began baking Sticky Toffee puddings in the back kitchen of their Village Shop a good 20 years ago. Word soon got out and it seemed like everyone wanted some! Due to popular demand, they’ve since upgraded to a bigger kitchen. But however busy they are, it’s still handmade, and there’s still nothing to match it.
Whether you visit from near, far or can’t go without your sticky toffee pudding fix, But if you live a bit too far away to pay us a visit, you can also get them in independent fine food shops across the country, as well as in Booths, Selfridges, Waitrose, Harvey Nichols and Fortnum & Mason.
However, they are also available to purchase online in a range of delicious flavours such as Toffee, Ginger, Chocolate, Banana and Apple Crumble. Find out more on: http://www.cartmelvillageshop.co.uk/
Herdy
Ahh the Herdwick Sheep, This small but hardy animal, Britain’s toughest breed of hill sheep, has shaped the landscape of the Lake District and Cumbria since it first started grazing its fells centuries ago. As of 2007 a farming couple from The Lake District has been creating unique souvenirs for both locals and visitors of The Lake District.
From giftware, kitchenware, home furnishings, accessories and a range of children’s clothing inspired from the Lake Districts Herdwick Sheep, made to make “ewe” smile. Their colourful products are so inviting and shops help support environmental and sustainability causes in the Lakes and throughout the UK but they also use local companies (local wool processors, spinners and weavers printers, logistics and storage) to help support local business in the area.
Visit one of their shops situated throughout the Lake District or visit their online shop: https://www.herdy.co.uk/
Beatrix Potter Royal Mint Coins
One could not visit the Lake District without returning home with a Beatrix Potter souvenir.
A unique souvenir which is ever so popular at the moment is the Royal Mint Coins. The Royal Mint began a series celebrating the life and work of Beatrix Potter, and the coins featuring her countryside characters have been snapped up by loyal fans every year since.
However, if you’re looking for something a little more traditional, the Beatrix Potter website and stores have hundreds of different gifts and souvenirs you can choose from!
Find them at: https://www.beatrix-potter-shop.co.uk/
ROLY’S FUDGE
Roly’s Fudge is a specialist fudge maker in the heart of the Lake District. They create handmade fudge from real buttermilk, in a variety of traditional and unique flavours. However, it’s worth a note, that they also offer a small selection of Dairy Free & Vegan Fudge. Making them a unique souvenir and treat for a friend, family member, or loved one.
Find them on Ash Street in Bowness on Windermere. Open 7 days a week. OR order from their online shop on their website at: https://rolysfudge.co.uk/shop/
Kin Vodka
If you’ve ever taken a trip to the Lake District, we’ll be sure that you’ve seen Kin Toffee Vodka laying around in both major retailers and quirky gift shops. And why? Because it’s so delicious!
Inspired by the stunning surroundings and a passion for the great outdoors, owner Judy created this smoothly blended vodka, with rich caramel tones and a subtle kick to be enjoyed however you want. This delicious hand blended, small-batch vodka is produced in the heart of the Lakes.
Bottles come in 4 different sizes and can be purchased online. Find out more at: https://kinvodka.co.uk/collections/all/products/kin-toffee-vodka
Kendal Mint Cake
You won’t need eggs, milk or flour to make this “cake” and the perfect gift for those with a sweet tooth. The classic Kendal Mint Cake has been a traditional energy food for generations and is still made to an ancient recipe in Kendal by Romney’s.
Made for over 100 years, the world-famous Kendal Mint Cake is high in sugar, for an instant energy hit, with an intense mint flavour. Though this delicious treat is for anyone – even those with no intention of venturing beyond the front door!
Find your nearest stockist on Romney’s website or discover a range of Romney’s Mint Cakes and other sweet treats online from their online store. https://www.mintcake.co.uk/brochure/