Shopping local in Ennerdale Bridge

Whether you’re staying in self-catering accommodation and need a grocery shop, or simply looking to take home a Lake District souvenir, there are a few small shops in and around Ennerdale Bridge to suit your shopping needs. For food essentials, the nearby town of Cleator Moor has a co-op store and a number of newsagents and grocers.

  • The Gather Shop and Café 

Open everyday 10am-4pm

Ennerdale Bridge’s only shop, The Gather is a community run space consisting of a café, shop and community rooms. The shop sells Cumbrian produced pottery, felt and leather crafts, jewellery, art, photographs, greeting cards, postcards, Herdy range of mugs and gifts, Wild and Fruitful preserves, Goats Milk Soap – and much more! The shop also stock essential walking and cycling gear including first aid and repair kits.

  • Ennerdale Craft Brewery 

Open Thursday-Saturday 10:30am-10pm, Wednesday & Sunday 10:30am-4pm

Looking for a gift for a beer lover, or simply some bottles of booze for yourself? The Ennerdale Craft Brewery provide beer gift packs containing their classic ale ranges including Ennerdale Blonde, Wild Ennerdale, Ennerdale Darkest and Seven Bridges. The brewery also produces seasonal brews and offers brewery tours which can be purchased direct from the breweries premise in Rowrah.

  • Egremont Farmers Craft and Fairtrade Market

In the nearby town of Egremont, around 15 minutes drive away from Ennerdale Bridge, the highly popular Egremont Farmers Craft and Fair-trade Market set up stalls in Egremont Market Hall every Friday. The market boasts an array of home-baked breads, pies, cakes, handmade preserves, local cheeses and meats including fish and game. The crafts stalls sell unique gifts including handmade leather goods, art and decorative items, jewellery, plants and cards. Fair-trade is a big feature on the event, meaning you can have a guilt-free shopping trip, knowing your money is supporting a great cause and great workers. The market has been operating in Egremont for over 20 years and attracts visitors from near and far.