By far the best clothing shop in the local area. There is a really good selection of makes…read more This is in the centre of Workington, and the only other well know shop here is Marks and Spencers. So if you want to look trendy, this is the place to go. They have all the well known brands - Ted Baker, Sonnetti, Oasis, O'Neil etc. It's quite a small space (compared to other toewn centre Debenhams) but they have fitted alot in. We live in Manchester and went in here when we were in the area - my partner found some branded tops which he couldn't find at home - very impressive. The store was quiet, but staff were attentive and helpful.

This shop is on the main street and sells a range of bedding towels and house ware. It is a fair…read moresized shop and has some good offers in it A good place to go to if you are after some new sheets

This is a neat little shop in Whitehaven town centre. It is a racey lingerie shop stocking a…read morevariety of special items including corsets. So if you are looking for something a bit special and unusual this is the place to go. Staff are very helpful and friendly and will order in items if needed. This is an ideal stop if you are looking for special items for your wedding day/night!!

This shop's slogan is 'Big brands at factory prices'. Not sure if there are big brands here, but…read moreyou can certainly pick up a bargain. Good for children's trainers, slippers and boots. You can usually find decent clothes and it's also good for cosmetics, and household goods.

There's a little bit of everything in this shop aimed at the causal shopper and tourist…read more They stock jewellery, glass ware, ornaments, china, gifts and a wide variety of high quality kitchen products. They also sell greetings cards and postcards. There are some really unusual products here, proces are quite high, but its worth looking out for their discounted items. Staff are helpful and very friendly.

This is a beautiful shop, high quality goods and a very friendly staff!!…read moreWorth visiting for great gifts.

Large, nicely decorated cafe/bistro at the top of the High Street. Art and crafts on the wall, many…read morefor sale. Food is nice but portions are small and prices fairly high, but on a par with similar venues locally. Coffee is from a three times winner of the worlds best coffee award and is quite good but may be a little strong for some.

Very nice place for a light lunch, or that time when you fancy a piece of decadent cake to go with…read moreyour cup. Platters include a great assortment of local (cured) meats for instance, or a slice of sausage roll made with local Cumberland sausage and apple. Decent prices, far enough from the main street that it's not overcrowded, and friendly service, too.

A lovely little surprise of a place in the heart of Ambleside. It makes a welcome change from shop…read moreafter shop of walking gear, Beatrix Potter souvenirs and other tourist shops. There are 2 floors full to the gunnels of all kinds of products from great British designers as well as some other cool Europeans ones too. All modern, funky little unique designs from the Sedburgh Soap company Bud Duck, the Big Tomato Company, Suck Uk who produce the most adorable Salt and Pepper Bots and quirky stationary products from Takkoda, to name just a few. Some of my favourite finds in the store were the cookie stamps, adorable magnets in the shape of sparrows and Babbushkups, a trio of Russian Doll inspired glasses.

I love this store... mostly because they have such an assortment of items that I can find something…read morefor everyone I am shopping for... and myself of course. I particularly love the journals/books. Last time I purchased a Listography journal, this time I purchased a journal that gives you hundreds of topics to write about. Not just any kind of topic, but things like: Write a love letter to a person you dislike, What would you buy from the SkyMall catalogue and why?, or write a ransom note. More stuff to keep me from actually being productive! I also purchased a humorous Mother's Day card (my mom is American, but I feel the need to send her a card on British Mothering Day as well... lucky she is, two Mother's Days in one year) and a coffee mug for myself that says 'BLIMEY' and on the back it explains that it is an exclamation of surprise. Better than any tacky tourist souvenir shop. Of course there were a lot of things that I did not purchase, otherwise I would not have been able to have a very luxurious lunch... and dinner, but it is hard to narrow it all down. For example, the 'Poo Log' and the 'What My Poo Tells Me" books would be fantastic purchases for people like my brother, but completely unnecessary. If you are looking for others, souvenirs, or just something for yourself... bypass everything else and stop here!

This is a funky little jewellery shop stocking loads of really unusual items, so if you are looking…read morefor something totally original this is the place to go. These are one off piece often produced by local designers. There is a wide selection of all types of jewellery for him and her. They also have a website where a wide selection of products are displayed. Staff are friendly and helpful and prices are reasonable considering you are buying originals.