Shopping local in Windermere

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 plenty of shops and local businesses here in Windermere for a shopping day to suit your needs.

  • The Northern Line Windermere

Open Monday- Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm

A passionate gift shop selling a range of items perfect for a gift for a friend or to treat yourself or your home, you can find personal gifts, jewellery, Lake District posters and prints, cushions, dining and kitchenware… the list is endless. The shop specialises in artwork selling a range of prints from local artists to national, including location art, music artwork and sports & culture work.

  • Lakeland

Open Monday- Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm

Lakeland Windermere is the flagship store of the Lakeland kitchenware brand, situated beside Windermere’s historic railway. The large, contemporary store has a state of the art kitchen in its centre holding demonstrations and talks about the newest and most innovative products on the market. The shop sells essential kitchen products, homeware and gifts. After exploring the store, there is a café to enjoy a spot of lunch and a coffee whilst looking over views of the Lakeland fells.

  • Booths

Open Monday- Saturday 7am-10pm, Sunday 9:30am-4pm

Booths Windermere is an award-winning grocery store and conversion of the former Victorian railway terminus, built using local stone and slate. The food grocers provide their own premium branded food products, fresh fruit and veg and everyday essentials alongside a sit in café all within a local piece of history.

  • Scottie & Russell

Open Monday- Saturday 10am-5pm

Named after the owners Lucy’s dogs, Scottie & Russell is a local business established in 2012 selling premium homeware, fragranced candles and designer baby clothes and gifts. The shop is situated on Windermere high-street and offers a luxury shopping experience to treat yourself or to find a special gift for family and friends.

  • Life is Sweet

Open Monday- Saturday 10am-5pm

A brightly coloured, traditional sweet shop that both adults and children will love, Life is Sweet offers nostalgic favourites from rhubarb & custards, kola cubes and bonbons to modern branded sweets and chocolates. The shop also sells local favourites including Kendal Mint Cake, locally sourced clotted cream fudge, jams and chutneys. The perfect place for a treat or a gift!