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Places to eat in the Lake District
The Lake District is full of places to eat, whether you want to bring your own food and picnic against the backdrop of beautiful views, eat in somewhere with a great selection of food, or grab a takeaway drink to take with you on a winter walk.
Places to eat in the Lake District
Here are some of the Lake District's best eating options for tucking into something tasty outdoors or enjoying a meal inside.
Eating at Fell Foot
Whether you're after a coffee to take with you on your walk, brunch or an ice cream treat mid-adventure, you'll be well catered for at Fell Foot.
Eating at Aira Force
Stop for refreshments at Aira Force tea-room for a delightful selection of hot and cold drinks, cakes and sandwiches. Perfect for refuelling during your Ullswater Way walk or waterfall adventure.
Eating and drinking at Claife Viewing Station
Joey’s Café at Claife Viewing Station serves as a cosy pit-stop for those walking up to the station or setting out along the west shore. Will it be a slice of freshly baked cake or a frothy coffee?
Eating and shopping at Sizergh
Can we tempt you to afternoon tea in the café, a new pair of gardening gloves from the shop or a pre-loved book during your visit to Sizergh?
Eating at Wray
Need some refreshment during your visit to Wray? Our partners at JOEY's Café offer a wide range of snacks and drinks to help you refuel before or after your adventures.
Perfect picnic spots in the Lake District
Bring along some goodies to enjoy your lunch in the fresh air amidst the Lake District's iconic landscape.
Wray
Bring your picnic and enjoy lake views of Windermere against the backdrop of Wray Castle. Grab a bench on the terrace or lay down your mat on the West Lawn or Shingle Beach.
Fell Foot
Unroll your blanket on the grassy lawns and enjoy a picnic on the shores of Windermere at Fell Foot.
Sizergh
Head to one of Sizergh's picnic tables dotted around the gardens and take in the seasonal sounds around you. The café sells hot drinks, fresh cakes and pastries if you want to top up your supplies.
Allan Bank and Grasmere
The lawns are ideal for spreading out a blanket to eat your lunch especially in the spring and summer, plus there is a picnic bench in the garden. If it’s raining, picnic indoors in one of the comfy armchairs next to a bay window.
Borrowdale and Derwent Water
Crack open your Thermos and enjoy a coffee sat on top of the Bowder Stone, or take a packed lunch on a walk along Derwent Water’s lakeshore, where there’s a perfectly placed bench at Friar’s Crag to enjoy the view as you tuck into your sandwiches.
