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Breweries in Cumbria and Lake District Breweries

In the Lake District and Cumbria we are lucky in that as well as the large Jennings brewery on the edge of the Lake District in Cockermouth we also have lots of microbreweries, several of which have won a variety of awards by the local branches of CAMRA – the Campaign for real Ale.

Jennings Brewery now has a tearoom/shop and holds regular brewery tours .

The multi award winning Coniston Brewery, one of the best known Lake District breweries, brews behind their tap Inn, The Black Bull in Coniston Village .

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How beer is made :

Beer is produced by the fermentation of sugars derived from starch-based material – the most common being malted barley.

The basic ingredients of the vast majority of beers are malted barley, hops, water and yeast. Hops are used to impart bitterness, flavor and aroma to beer, and also for their natural antiseptic qualities. The yeast in beer causes fermentation.

Beer uses varying ingredients, production methods and traditions. The type of yeast and production method may be used to classify beer into ale or lager.

The essential stages of brewing are mashing, sparging, boiling, fermentation, and packaging.

Mashing manipulates the temperature of a mixture of water and a starch source (known as mash) in order to convert starches to fermentable sugars. The mash is raised to a desired temperature and left at that temperature for a period of time. During this stage, enzymes, alpha and beta amylase, primarily break down the long dextrins that are present in the mash into simpler fermentable sugars such as glucose, in the starch source produce compounds needed for fermentation and further mashing, including the fermentable sugars.

Sparging (also known as lautering) extracts the fermentable liquid, known as wort, from the mash. The brewer also adds water to the lauter-tun and lets it flow through the mash and collects it as well. This rinses fermentable liquid from the grain in the mash and allows the brewer to gather as much of the fermentable liquid from the mash as possible. The leftover grain is not further used in making the beer.

Boiling sterilizes the wort and increases the concentration of sugar in the wort. The wort collected from sparging is put in a kettle and boiled, usually for about one hour. During boiling, water in the wort evaporates, but the sugars and other components of the wort remain; this allows more efficient use of the starch sources in the beer. Hops are added during boiling in order to extract bitterness, flavor and aroma from them.

Fermentation uses yeast to turn the sugars in wort to alcohol and carbon dioxide. During fermentation, the wort becomes beer. Once the boiled wort is cooled and in a fermenter, yeast is propagated in the wort and it is left to ferment, which requires a week to months depending on the type of yeast and strength of the beer. In addition to producing alcohol, fine particulate matter suspended in the wort settles during fermentation. Once fermentation is complete, the yeast also settles, leaving the beer clear.

Packaging, the fifth and final stage of the brewing process, prepares the beer for distribution and consumption. During packaging, beer is put into the vessel from which it will be served – a keg, cask, can or bottle. Beer is carbonated in its package, either by forcing carbon dioxide into the beer or by “natural carbonation.” Naturally carbonated beers have a small amount of sugar added to them during packaging. This causes a short period of fermentation which produces carbon dioxide to carbonate the beer.

Traditional types of English beer include bitter, mild, stout, porter, India pale ale, Brown ale, and Old ale.

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• CAMRA West Cumbria . Also including real ale pubs and breweries in North Lake District
• CAMRA Solway . Real ale pubs and breweries in North Cumbria
• CAMRA Westmorland . Covering real ale pubs and breweries in most of South Lake District and Cumbria
• CAMRA Furness . Real ale pubs and breweries in the Furness Peninsular and south west Lakeland

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Craft Beer in the Lake District: A Guide to the Best Breweries, Tap Rooms and Pubs

• Last Updated February 26, 2023
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There really is no greater joy in life than a pint of beer in a warm and cosy pub after a long walk. Picture the scene; you have spent the morning hiking one of the Lake Districts many high peaks. You’re sodden with raindrops that have dripped down your Gortex coat and begun to puddle at the heel of your walking boots, giving each step a sickening squelch that only adds to the discomfort of your watery woollen socks. Then you see it in the distance like a thirsty nomad may picture a palm-tree lined oasis in a desert – a local pub.

As you pull your hood further forward to protect your chilly ears from the clattering winds, you cross the rough gravelled car park, past the old wooden tables that are worn and warped from years of swelling and drying in the notorious Lake District downpours and head towards the old hanging sign (possibly painted with a crown, the silhouette of a monarch, or some combination of countryside critters). The water-streaked windows will be frosted with condensation and the sandwich board outside advertises that there is ‘hot food’ and ‘local cask ales’ on offer inside.

It’s not that you need any persuasion from a chalkboard. You step inside and are instantly hit by a wall of chatter from jovial punters and a blast of warmth that emanates from the fireplace. Finally, you’re able to relieve yourself of soggy hiking gear and settle at the bar beneath the ancient wooden beams and bring a foaming pint of cask bitter to your lips.

Country pubs like this are as much a part of the Lake District’s identity as ramblers, Beatrix Potter and Wordsworth. After all, pubs have long been a focal point for rural communities even for visitors to the region, the pubs of the Lake District make for a convenient endpoint on long, gruelling hikes.

You will notice that the title of this article refers to ‘craft beer in the Lake District’ which may seem at odds with all this talk of rural pubs. Many people draw an arbitrary line between traditional ales and more modern brews as if the more CAMRA-friendly real ales and wonderfully delicious cask bitters that occupy the taps in more old-school boozers can’t be called craft in the same way that the modern styles – DIPAs, sours, and funky farmhouse ales – being pumped out of the latest hype brewery can.

However, in my mind, the word craft refers to a move away from industrialised mass production towards independent, small-batch, artisanal breweries, whether they are producing a simple golden ale made with ale with English barley and hops or a complicated imperial stout infused with coconut, chocolate and lactose.

While most of the breweries you find in the Lake district tend to lean towards this first option – what people would normally refer to as ‘real ale’ – there is no doubt that craft brewing in the region is held in high regard and the people of the Lakes take their beer seriously. You can step into almost any pub in any village in the lake district and you will see a wonderful sight; at least 3, usually more, gleaming taps with beer clips of locally produced beers. That is something you don’t even see in most major cities.

Beer – especially real ale – is cherished amongst these rain-drenched forests and mountains. It’s because of this that the region is home to an outstanding collection of breweries and microbreweries – almost 40 I’m told – that is growing each year. I didn’t quite manage to visit them all, but here are some of the best.

Hawkshead Brewery

Starting life back in 2002 brewing cask ale from a small barn on the edge of Esthwaite Water, Hawkshead brewery has since outgrown the town that shares its name and relocated 10km away to the town of Staveley.

Despite its prime position at the entrance to the sublime Kentmere Valley – one of the finest walking and there cycling spots around – there isn’t a great deal to attract visitors to tiny Staveley, with the exception of this impressive, glass-fronted brewery situated in a converted woodturning mill in a nondescript industrial park on its edges. The Beer Hall, spread across two floors and overlooking the brewery, also has a bottle shop where you can their beers, T-shirts, branded glasses and an array of different merchandise. Make sure to stop off at More? The Artisan Bakery while you are there too.

What about the beer? The fact that Hawkshead Brewery’s bitter – a pale, hoppy and bitter ale with a sweet elderflower flavour from Slovenian Celeia hops – won awards from CAMRA in 2002, 2009, 2011 and 2014 says all you need to know but they’re also not afraid of making modern, hop-forward brews using Maris Otter malted barley and new world hops alongside traditional English ones.

Hawkshead Brewery offers daily tours at 1 pm for £10 per person. This includes a pint or two halves to sample in their Beer Hall at the end of the tour.

Keswick Brewing Co.

Housed on what was once the site of Keswick’s oldest breweries dating back to around 1875, the Keswick Brewery is a relatively recent addition to the Lake District’s cornucopia of breweries, opening in 2006 with the aim to bring the brewing tradition back to Keswick.

The owners, Phil and Sue Harrison have a keen interest in environmental issues and tried to build a brewery that is as eco friendly as possible, winning them a awarded the Green at Heart Gold Award; Herdwick sheep’s wool is used to insulate the tanks and the burner has been built to maximise the heat utilisation, reducing energy use.

The first beer the couple produced was ‘Thirst Run’, apparently after the graphic designer misheard ‘First Run’. This 4.2% golden pale ale remains the brewery’s best-seller.

Brewery tours normally take place on Fridays and Saturdays at 11am and 2pm. The tour takes approximately 90 minutes and includes a tasting of the company’s beers in their Fox Tap taproom.

Coniston Brewing Co. & The Black Bull Inn

Located in a postcard friendly setting of Coniston, beside Coniston Water and in the shadow of the towering, rugged Old Man of Coniston, the Black Bull Inn is what most people probably picture in their mind’s eye when they hear the words ‘traditional country pub’; a whitewashed building with low ceilings and old, creaky floors where locals gather for a couple of pints on an evening on velvet red stools with dogs at their feet.

The pubs own microbrewery started life in 1994 when the owner visited the Gribble Inn in Chicester and sampled the beer they produced. He came home with the idea of brewing his own beer for the Black Bull. Their now-famous Bluebird Bitter – a traditional brown bitter brewed with English Challenger Hops and crystal malt – was first served in the bar in 1998 and was an instant hit with locals, picking up a few local awards along the way. However, it wasn’t until the brewers took their bitter to the Great British Beer Festival that they realised how good their brew was. Not only did it win the best standard bitter award, it was also crowned Supreme Champion Beer of Britain 1998.

Despite producing beer for 24 years, the brewery hasn’t expanded beyond the small building behind the Black Bull Inn, instead keeping its focus on making the best beer it can. Today, the brewery produces 8 ales, most of them fairly traditional, but Bluebird Bitter, with its orangey, caramel and biscuity malt flavours, remains the firm favourite.

The Brewery doesn’t offer official tours, but the brewers may occasionally let you have a peek inside the brewery if you catch them on a good day. However, you can sample most of their beers next door in the Black Bull, a 400-year-old inn that has seen famous faces such as John Turner, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and William Wordsworthwander through its doors.

Ulverston Brewing Company

Ulverston Brewing Company started in 2006 from relatively humble beginnings. Following the demise of the town’s only native Brewery, Hartley’s, couple Anita & Paul began brewing beers for their friends and family in their garage. Demand grew and grew and finally they decided to take the plunge into full-time brewing. From humble beginnings, something bigger grows and Ulverston moved into an old stone building at the heart of their own town, originally built in 1875 as a Victorian cattle shed.

Ulverston is the birthplace of Stan Laurel, one half of the duo Laurel and Hardy, and each of the brewery’s beers is named for a Laurel and Hardy film in his honour.

Visitors can take an informal tour around the brewery most weekends or stop off for a pint in the Laughing Gravy bar on site.

Watermill Inn & Brewery

Situated between Kendal and Windermere in the tiny village of Ings and housed in a former watermill, the cosy Watermill Inn first opened back in 1990, whilst the brewery opened in a purpose-built extension in 2006. While the pub is worth a visit on its own, the experience is only improved by the fact that visitors can see into the brewery from one of the bars and watch the beer being brewed.

Hesket Newmarket Brewery

I first came across Hesket Newmarket Brewery via a collorative beer they created with the brewery that I work for, Leeds-based Northern Monk Brew Co. When the breweries realised that they both had a beer named Scafell, thery came together to make a new beer that incorporated both of their recipes, resulting in a juicy, tropical New England IPA.

Depite me only recently descovering Hesket Newmarket Brewery, they are rather long in the tooth in independent brewing terms. Tucked away in the beautiful North Lakes village of Hesket Newmarket, the brewery was first established by Jim and Liz Fearnley way back in 1988.

The couple built the brewing plant from scratch in the barn behind the pub they owned, The Old Crown in Hesket Newmarket, initially intending the beers to be only served behind their bar. The first brew was a bitter which Jim named Blencathra after his favourite Lake District fell. Jim and Liz sold the Old Crown pub in 1995 after 13 years and eventually retired from brewing in 1999. In order to save the Brewery from closure or take-over, a group of real ale enthusiasts from the village came together to buy it. The Hesket Newmarket Brewery Co-operative, are not profit driven and their sole aim is to keep the future of the brewery secure.

Grasmere Brewery

The tiny, grey-stone village of Grasmere is one of the Lake District’s prettiest villages, famed for its delicious local gingerbread and its literary connections; after all, William Wordsworth moved here in the late 18th century and made the surrounding valleys a magnet for those involved in the Romantic movement.

As with any tourist hotspot, Grasmere has its fair share of pubs but the latest addition to the village, The Good Sport, opened in 2018 as an outpost for the tiny Grasmere Brewery, located just a short hop away at Lake View Farm.

Run by husband and wife team, Paul and Beth Abbott, the brewery pumps out around 4,000 litres beer a week. Although the core beers consist of the usual lager, stout and pale ale, the couple have also expanded into producing ciders like their cloudy apple and rhubarb & berry. If you stop off at the Good Sport while exploring Grasmere, make sure to try their Amarillo Dry Hop IPA.

Bowness Bay Brewing

The Bowness Bay brewery started in 2012 in the Winster Valley at the heart of the Lake District, using equipment originally used by Northcote Brewery. In order to scale up production, the brewery relocated to Kendal in 2014, investing in a 14 barrel plant that can produce up to 3 brews per day.

Bowness Bay’s brews can be found in pubs all over the Lakes, but the best place to sample their beer is in the Barrel Store, their brewery tap in the Castle Mills complex opposite the brewery.

Barngates Brewery & The Drunken Duck Inn

The Drunken Duck Inn, hidden high on a hillside above the Lakeland village of Ambleside, just far enough from the tourist-crowded towns surrounding Windermere to feel like a secluded gem, is the kind of Lakeland pub that you stumble upon at the end of a long, wet walk and thank the heavens.

Originally a farmhouse, the whitewashed building has been a local pub for over 300 years. The current owners took over in the late 1970s turning it into one of the region’s first gastropubs, although this isn’t the usual fare of gammon and chips or steak and kidney pie that you’ll find at your local Harvester. ‘The Duck’ is serious about its menu, dishing up sublime yet unpretentious food (stuff like venison bourguignon suet pudding with sticky red cabbage or ham hock terrine) in its simple dining rooms or flag-stoned bar area.

Despite being a little more sophisticated than your average boozer, the Drunken Duck still retains the feel of a classic country inn without resorting to being kitsch and folksy; the rugs scattered on the oak floorboards lay in front of lit wood-burning stoves and dried hops hang from the exposed wooden beams above the slate-topped bar.

While the culinary prowess of the Duck is well publicised, the onsite brewery, Barngates, is one of the Lake’s best-kept secrets. Established in 1997 by the pub’s owners as an experimental venture so that they could supply their own ales, the brewery’s output is still small, but the beers can now be found beyond Ambleside in pubs across the Lake District. The brewery isn’t officially open to the public but tours can be arranged on request.

Lakes Brew Co.

After being made redundant from Hawkshead Brewery in March 2020 at the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, former colleagues Matt, Michelle, Steve & Paul came together over a shared passion for beer and reunited as Lakes Brew Co.

Aiming to be one of Cumbria’s most progressive, sociably innovative breweries, the team invested in a bespoke 16hl SSV brew kit and canning line and set up shop in Kendal. While most of the Lake District’s microbreweries can be seen as fairly traditional with their brews, Lakes Brew Co. Are very much a modern brewery, turning out New England and West Coast IPAs packed with new world hops. Their juicy and tropical DDH IPA made with Citra, Mosaic, Citra Cryo, Idaho 7, & Simcoe is well worth a try.

They don’t currently have a permanent taproom but do host pop-up events occasionally.

Unsworth's Yard Brewery

South-west of Kendal and a short hop from Morecambe Bay on the southern fringes of the lakes, the medieval town of Cartmel has undergone a culinary revolution in recent years. Although the winding country lanes and cobbled market square were already famed for being the home of sticky toffee pudding, the village became a must-visit for foodies thanks to the arrival of Simon Rogan and his world-renowned 2 Michelin Star eatery L’ Enclume. He has since added to his empire with the 1-star Rogan & Co and the six-seater chef’s table restaurant Aulis Cartmel.

For those that don’t want to splurge on a fine dining experience, Unsworth’s Yard, opposite the village’s twelfth-century Augustinian priory, is home to a fantastic cheese shop and a five-barrel microbrewery of the same name. The brewery can be viewed through large windows from the tasting room bar and shop.

Ambleside Tap Yard

Tank beer has been part of Czech culture for decades and tank bars (tankovnas) are as synonymous with the country as Franz Kafka, Petr Cech, or Pilsner Urquell itself. The difference between tank bars and traditional pubs is that rather than dispensing beer from kegs that may have been sitting in cellars for weeks or even months, tankovnas dispense from large copper containers that are filled with fresh unpasteurized beer direct from the brewery. The theory is that the beer should be much fresher, as if drunk direct from the brewery.

It’s a system that hasn’t really caught on here in the UK, but it is being embraced by Ambleside’s Tap Yard. Situated in the old mill yard adjacent to the historic Bridge House, the Tap Yard collects beer directly from the brewery where it is transferred from the brewer’s conditioning tanks, into 500-litre vats for transportation, before being pumped into the 6 copper tanks that sit above the bar.

Although the Tap Yard has strong links with Brewdog, don’t let that put you off visiting, as they will normally have a number of fantastic beers by local Cumbrian breweries occupying their tanks.

Dave McClane

David McClane is a photographer and travel writer based in Leeds, UK. Since first picking up a camera on a yearlong journey through Central and South America in 2014/2015, He has carefully documented his travels through almost 50 countries.

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The 5 ‘must-visit’ Breweries & Distilleries in the Lake District

For generations now, the Lake District has been (and still is) renowned for being the most beautiful region of the UK. With an increasing number of Brits and tourists from abroad visiting the National Park year on year, the Lake District has became a popular UK hotspot, rivalling the likes of London, Edinburgh and the Cotswolds.

This comes as no surprise as the Lake District is full of glistening lakes, rugged mountains and breathtaking scenery – offering visitors the perfect nature escape for tranquility and rejuvenation.

Plus, as the tourist trade in Cumbria has become more prosperous, the region has seen multiple developments across a range of industries, giving visitors even more to do and see than ever before.

The Lake District is best for booze!

What many visitors may not know is that the Lake District also boasts a range of impressive independent breweries and distilleries, from big-name franchises that you may have heard of, to lesser-known Cumbrian ales that have built up quite a reputation in the local area!

Luckily, some of the best breweries/distilleries in the Lake District are located within driving distance of the Trout Hotel (one even within walking distance!) allowing you to perfectly plan your boozy tour of the Lakes with us!

To help you plan your visit, we’ve listed 5 of the best local breweries/distilleries in the Lake District that we think are worth a visit if you fancy a taste for authentic Cumbrian ales/liquor. They all host tours where you can learn a lot more about the brewing/distilling process, their history and even get to try a few samples while you’re there!

1. Lakes Distillery

Situated amidst grand oak trees and spectacular Cumbrian countryside lies England’s premier distillery – only six miles away from the The Trout Hotel. With a reputation that precedes itself, it is possible that you’ll have heard of their award winning ‘The ONE’ whisky, which was the first ever British Isles blended whisky, now available across the world.

Despite whisky being their main speciality and the one product that really made the Lakes Distillery take off and become the establishment it is today, the Distillery also produces the Lakes Gin and Vodka – both of which are the ONLY spirits of their kind that are distilled in the Lake District.

As well as guided distillery tours, there’s also a chance to enjoy delicious homemade food in the luxurious Bistro or embark on an Alpaca Tour on the striking grounds where you can walk, touch and even feed the peculiar furry animals.

Not nly is Lakes Distillery creating waves in Cumbria, but it has also been named as one of World Whisky Day’s ‘ Eight Distilleries to Visit Before You Die ’ two years running, making it the perfect attraction to visit during your Lake District getaway.

2. Jennings Brewery

Based in the heart of Cockermouth is our very own Jennings Brewery! – a name that is completely notorious throughout Cumbria and our neighbouring counties. Well-established for their hoppy Lakeland ales and dark bitters, Jennings has been building its prominence since the 19th century.

Discover the brewery’s rich heritage, originating as a family business in the nearby village of Lorton, and learn how it expanded to become one of the most renowned Cumbrian institutions following its move to Cockermouth.

Brewery tours occur on a regular basis, but don’t always run every day depending on the time of year you visit, so we would recommend checking on their site beforehand by clicking here .

Sample their impressive selection of distinctive Cumbrian ales in the Brewery Bar following your guided tour and you may just get a taste for something new. Choose from acclaimed classic blends such as Cumberland Ale, Cocker Hoop, Sneck Lifter, etc. and enjoy them in this unique, riverside location. Best of all, you can stay for as long as you like then stumble back to the Trout Hotel afterwards!

3. Keswick Brewing Company

Situated in the the humble, tourist town of Keswick, based only 12 miles from the Trout Hotel, lives the up-and-coming Keswick Brewing Company. This small craft brewery is hot-of-the-press and pride themselves in their selection of hearty beers that really pack a punch.

The brewery takes delight in the astounding quality of their beers, with each of them having their own unique recipe. At the Keswick Brewing Company, environmental issues remain at the forefront of their work culture as they continue to produce top-quality ales with as little environmental damage as possible. Their first beer was ‘Thirst Run’, a Golden Pale Ale, which has gone on to become one of their best-sellers.

At this current time, the Keswick Brewing Company is also having a brand new bar being built which is an exciting, new development for the summer months. However, not to worry! There is a temporary bar and store for you to still enjoy a beverage following your tour or shop for merch!

You can find some of their beers in the local pubs throughout Keswick if you wish to sample a pint before booking a brewery tour. Learn more about the brewery here .

4. Hawkshead Brewery

This innovative craft brewery is the farthest away from us, however it is absolutely worth the journey down! The reputation of Hawkshead Brewery continues to grow in perfect synchronisation with their customer base and impressive selection of beers. Not to mention we like their ‘hipster’ designs for their beers!

Hawkshead Brewery treat their customers to eclectic beers, taking unique inspiration from a variety of sources. Not only that, but the brewery aren’t afraid to take risks by concocting bold, experimental brews that may or may not work such as their current marshmallow and chocolate flavoured Imperial Stouts.

It’s definitely worth a visit for the more adventurous daredevils out there who are keen to take their taste-buds on an exclusive adventure! For anyone looking to discover what a true artisan craft brewery is, look no further and get booked onto a Hawkshead Brewery tour today here . Also, be on the lookout for their various beer festivals held throughout the year.

5. Ennerdale Craft Brewery

If you’re looking to visit a brewery that makes crafting ales look like an artform, look no further! Ennerdale Craft Brewery not only offers flavoursome artisan ales that are inspired by the Lakes, but they have an incredible on-site ‘Brewery Tap’ bar which serves as a quaint cafe by day and a cosy bistro by night.

All food is homemade on site, made from fresh ingredients that has been sourced from local suppliers. Choose from delectable home-cooked meals or make it a sweeter affair and indulge on their tasty afternoon tea. In addition to this, the brewery hosts open mic nights on the last Sunday of every month to entertain guests and let them get involved in the fun.

Plus, if you’re visiting in September be sure that you don’t miss out on the ‘Barrel Fun Run’, where participants must run in teams of two (and in fancy dress) 3 miles from the brewery to The Fox and Hounds Public House in Ennerdale, all while carrying an empty 9 gallon barrel! All money raised goes to charity.

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The Trout Hotel is conveniently located within driving distance of all of these incredible breweries/distilleries, so you can easily get back to the comfort of your Trout Hotel room following a few cheeky tipples down the road. If any of these tours appeal to you, our friendly team would be more than happy to provide you with additional information or advice. Get in touch today.

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It must be the pure Lakeland water that accounts for the smooth beers of Allerdale. They are widely divergent in style but all have that moreish effect

Jennings Brewery and brewery tour, Cockermouth

The Jennings Brothers started brewing in the Lake District way back in 1828. Brewing is still going strong in the pretty town of Cockermouth. Cumberland Ale is particularly recommended. See how it’s brewed in the traditional way on the brewery tour.

The Lakes Distillery, Bassenthwaite

Home of The One Whisky, Gin and Vodka. All are distilled with care and expertise at it’s distillery on the banks of the River Derwent using pure Lake District water. The distillery tour is very informative with samples at the end and dining is the bistro is a delight.

Derwent Brewery, Silloth

Established in 1997, the brewery has produced a range of award winning ales.

Hesket Newmarket Brewery, tour and pub

Home of the legendary ale, Doris’ 90th in this delightful, unspoilt village. The brewery and pub is owned by a cooperative.

Keswick Brewing Company, brewery tours and shop

Beers brewed with live yeast to give distinctive taste and flavour. Tours of the brewery available.

Tractor Shed Brewing, tour and shop, Workington

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KESWICK BREWING COMPANY - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

We are a small, independent brewery & distillery in the Lake District. We are proud to be part of the local community, employing people in Grasmere. We use traditional methods, with a modern style! Our goal is to make the best drinks we can. We hope you enjoy our work.

For an online brewery tour, see our INSTAGRAM . Grasmere Brewery & Distillery is located near to the lakeshore, in some old farm-buildings.

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For a delicious pint, visit our Grasmere tap room  THE GOOD SPORT . We have a fantastic kitchen onsite where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner while you relax & enjoy the scenery.

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Pink Berries. 

Our spirits are 37.5% gins - i.e. full strength, proper gin, rather than “gin liqueurs”. 

Unlike many small distilleries o ur gins are 100% made and bottled by us, from scratch, here in Grasmere village. We start with soft Cumbr ian water, ferment a wash, distil our own vodka, and then finally distil our dry house gin. Our product is unique, and 100% manufactured here in the English Lake District.

We do not use artificial colou rs , chemical flavours, or other weird additives!

We also brew a wide range of beers and ciders, from traditional ales to lagers, and more experimental brews. We change the drinks on tap at the pub regularly.

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Grasmere Brewery's brews change with the seasons!

Our water comes from Lakeland reservoirs. It is extremely soft water: 1.68 on the clark scale. 

Grasmere Brewery's beers are cold-conditioned, & served bright & beautiful in the old English way. 

Are you a pub, hotel, or off-licence, wanting to stock our drinks?

If you would like to stock our beer, cider, or spirits - please read on. 

We work with a small number of landlords and retailers, and we are priced competitively versus national brands. We believe that "craft" should mean local & awesome - not expensive.

Right now, however, we are so busy that there is a waiting list for permanent installs of our beer & cider. 

Please note:

1)  We do not offer "guest" or one-off barrels.

2) We only install kegs where there is professional refrigeration i.e. a  cold cellar or fridge. 

3) If you want wholesale gin or spirits, please call McClures of Windermere on 015394 42636.

For other trade enquiries, call Paul on 07840 059561.

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Resist - Raising money for Ukraine

We have brewed an Anti Imperial Stout to raise money for Ukraine

We hoped to raise £3000 for The Red Cross humanitarian effort in Ukraine. Resist will be available in cask, keg and can. The brewery is donating all profits from this beer.

With your help we hope to raise over £3000.

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Pick N Mix Case

Enjoy the full range of Keswick Brewery beers at home. From cases of your favourite beers, our brewers selection case, mixed cases and brewery merchandise there is something for everyone. 

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The fox tap & beer shop.

Our Taproom is the perfect place to relax and sample our beers where they are brewed. We have up to 6 cask and 4 keg beers available along with bottled and canned beers. We also have spirits, wines, ciders and soft drinks. So there is something for everyone. The bar is dog friendly.

Our beer shop sells our full range of beers, brewery merchandise, local gins and ciders and our beer preserves. Why not take a growler of our beer to enjoy at home?

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From our regular cask ales to the bottle, cans and kegs all our beers are treated with the same love and attention to detail. All our beers use the highest quality ingredients, local fell water, live yeast, Maris Otter Malt from the oldest working floor Maltings in the UK, with both English hops and hops from across the world. 

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Please note that Brewery Tours are suspended at the moment due to COVID-19.

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Good Beer Guide Celebration Event – Saturday 21st October

  We are so pleased to be in the Good Beer Guide for the 2nd year running. To celebrate this we are holding a Celebration

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Our Brewery Socials are back ! Jubilee Weekend – Thursday 2nd to Saturday 4th June Thursday 2nd June 2 – 7 (8pm weather permitting) Friday

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Our new beer is raising money for the Red Cross humanitarian relief effort in Ukraine. Resist is an Anti Imperial Stout 8.5% with all profits

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Breweries and distilleries

Fancy making your pint rather than just drinking it? Or even just finding out more about how it ended up in the glass in front of you? Discover how your favourite tipple is created at one of the many tours of distilleries and breweries around the country. There are many independent gin emporiums busy handcrafting one of our most popular beverages and even a whisky distillery. Whether it’s an ale trail in Cumbria offering brewery tours including stop-offs at artisan microbreweries, or a cider route through Herefordshire, remember to bring along a designated driver.

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Herefordshire Cider Circuits

Cycling and cider makes for a great combination in Herefordshire.

Location: Ledbury, Herefordshire

Visit a family run vineyard in the heart of the Chilterns

Explore the vineyard and sample the wine and beer produced in this truly independent brewery in Oxfordshire.

Location: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Be an apprentice brewer for the day at Derventio Brewery

Roll up your sleeves as you become an apprentice brewer for the day in one of Derby’s many micro-breweries.

Location: Derby, Derbyshire

See the oldest independent brewery in Buckinghamshire

The emphasis at Chiltern Brewery has always been to produce natural, wholesome beers using the best, class A malt and hops sourced in England.

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Beer tasting with the Britain's oldest brewer

Celebrate one of Kent's finest exports - the humble hop - with a beery-break in Faversham in Kent.

Location: Faversham, Kent

Gain an all access pass to a Bristol gin distillery

Get some 'Ginspiration' with tutored tasting at family-run distillery in beautiful Thornbury, near Bristol.

Location: Thornbury, Bristol

Take a tour of Adnams Copper House Distillery

The most energy-efficient distillery in the UK, producing high quality vodka, gin, whisky and more from grin to glass.

Location: Southwold, Suffolk

Go to the oldest brewery in Shropshire

Bishop’s Castle is home to the Three Tuns Brewery, the oldest brewery still in operation in the country.

Location: Bishop's Castle, Shropshire

Sample Surrey’s top tipples

Surrey has a wealth of drinks producers creating delicious award-winning wines and beers right across the county.

Location: Dorking, Surrey

Take a walk round Cumbria with Jennings Adventure Ale Trails

Stunning scenery, cosy accommodation, good food and real ale are all on offer with Jennings Adventure Ales trails in the Lake District.

Location: Ambleside, Cumbria

Enjoy a tipple at Pure Cider North

Cider anyone? Head to Deanhouse Farm, nestled in the Holme Valley and enjoy a sup or two of local, artisan cider producer, Rob North’s passion.

Location: Holmfirth, West Yorkshire

October events: Get merry on local brews at the Robin Hood Beer Festival

With its fine selection of beer and cider stalls, many of which offer local produce, Nottingham's Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival is a great place for drink connoisseurs.

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Rainy Day Activities: Try a Tipple at Plymouth Gin Distillery

At one of Plymouth's oldest indoor attractions, see first hand how Plymouth's unique smooth gin is made.

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Try the first whisky to be produced in London for 100 years

Take a bespoke tour around the London Distillery Company in London's Battersea, and learn how to make your own gin from scratch.

Location: London

Pubs, beer and Robin: Drink in Nottingham's brewing heritage

Explore the rich beer and brewing offer in Nottingham, from historic pubs to modern craft beers, and a brewery tour guided by Robin Hood himself.

Explore the home of Bombay Sapphire on a distillery tour

Become a cocktail-making master at the home of Bombay Sapphire gin. Enjoy a hands-on experience with gin experts, before embarking on a self-discovery tour.

Location: Laverstoke, Hampshire

Raise your glass for a real taste of the Cotswolds

Come, see, taste and buy outstanding natural spirits at the Cotswolds Distillery and stay at a renowned inn nearby for more foodie delights.

Location: Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire

Beach huts, breweries and barmy arcade games

Take in Southwold’s iconic sights on a coastal stroll along Suffolk’s Heritage Coastline, from brightly coloured beach huts to homemade arcade games.

Sup on local ales in one of Norfolk best breweries

Join a tour of Woodforde’s Brewery on the edges of The Broads and discover the local ingredients that make Woodforde’s beer taste so great.

Location: Norwich, Norfolk

Sample local craft beers brewed in Henry VIII's Southsea Castle

Discover the taste of Southsea Brewing Co., brewed in Southsea Castle's micro-brewery.

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire

Take a tour of the award-winning Bowland Brewery

Enjoy a tour of the micro-brewery before watching the action from the stunning Beer Hall whilst you enjoy a pint of Hen Harrier ale.

Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire

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Lake District breweries & distilleries

'real ale' is cask conditioned beer, a peculiarly british speciality. it is britain's craft..

As well as the Lake District being widely known for stunning natural beauty, its historic literary associations and wonderful hospitality, it is also a wonderful place for beer lovers to visit.

The Lakes is home to an outstanding collection of breweries and microbreweries which offer visitors to the region a real treat. There is nothing better after a long walk than a nice pint of beer in a traditional pub, and the beers of the Lake District are certainly the perfect reward. In addition to breweries, there is also an impressive new distillery at Bassenthwaite - The Lakes Distillery - producing whisky, gin, and vodka and having a ‘Michelin Guide’ recommended restaurant.

In the Lake District we have an impressive 36 breweries and this number keeps growing... There are far too many to list but here’s a few to whet your appetite!

Lake District breweries

Barngates brewery.

This is probably one of the best-kept secrets when it comes to breweries in the Lake District. It was established in 1997 as an experimental venture for the owners of the adjacent pub, the ‘Drunken Duck’. Demand grew quickly and in 1999 the brewery was expanded to produce more, from one barrel to five. In 2008 they grew to ten barrels and now supply to over 80 other pubs. The Drunken Duck Inn samples all the ales brewed in the brewery, along with many others from the area! Whilst the brewery isn’t open for tours, visitors to the Drunken Duck can request to see inside the adjacent brewery buildings.

Highlight: Beers brewed here include Tag Lag, Goodhew’s Dry Stout, Red Bull Terrior, Cat Nap, Brathay Gold and Cracker.

Location: Barngates, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NG

Coniston Brewery

Having been awarded Supreme Champion Beer of Britain in 1998 for its renowned Blue Bird Bitter, the Coniston Brewery has gone from strength to strength since its humble beginnings in 1995. All the beer is available at the Black Bull Inn in which Consiton Brewery sits behind. Producing 12 craft beers is no easy feat and with impressive vision they now ship their speciality ales to the U.S.A, Sweden and Hong Kong.

Highlight: You can sample all the ales in the Black Bull Inn as well as enjoying a good hearty pub meal. The inn is situated in the picturesque village of Coniston with views of the ‘Old Man’ mountain.

Location: Coppermines Road, Coniston, LA21 8HL

Hawkshead Brewery

Hawkshead Brewery first began brewing cask ale in 2002 on the shores of Esthwaite Water, and since then has grown to produce around 20,000 litres of ale each week. Variously described as: micro-brewery, local brewery, beer factory and a small regional, the brewery boasts a long list of awards.

Highlight : Scheduled tours of the brewery are run daily at 1pm allowing you to enjoy lunch in The Beer Hall before or after your tour. The cost of a brewery tour is £10.00 per person and includes either a pint or two halves at the end of the tour.

Location: Mill Yard, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9LR

Hesket Newmarket Brewery

This unique brewery is led by a co-operative of around 60 individuals, all of which are ale lovers and have local connections to the area. Established in 1988, this is one of the finest micro-breweries in Cumbria which has been producing fine real ales ever since. The brewery is located adjacent to the Old Crown Inn where you can enjoy its ales and tours can be booked in advance for weekday evenings. The tour also includes a meal at the inn.

Highlight: Most of the ales produced here are named after well-loved fells in the Lake District National Park: Cat Bells, Helvellyn Gold, High Pike, Red Pike and Skiddaw to name a few.

Location: Old Crown Barn, Back Green, Hesket Newmarket, CA7 8JG

Burgundy’s Wine Bar and Brewhouse

The owner of the Kendal Brewery clearly has a passion for ale. Today the brewery is part of a wine bar and visitors to the The Brewhouse Bar can watch beer being made through large glass windows that separate it from the bar.

Highlight: Thursday night is live Jazz Night!

Location: 19 Loather Street, Kendal, LA9 4DH

Tarn Hows Brewery

A small micro-brewery near Hawkshead specialising in traditional British ales using oak casks. First brewed Feb 2015, the beers have delightful names such as Beertrix Potter, Tiggy Pinkle, Grized Ale and the wonderful Puddled Duck.

Highlight: They aim to make ale and beers using traditional methods by using the finest ingredients and delivering some of their ales in wooden casks.

Location: Outgate, Ambleside, LA22 0PU

Ulverston Brewing Company

What started as a couple brewing beers for their friends and family in a garage in 2006 has slowly developed into an award-winning brewery housed in a former cattle market. Ulverston is the birthplace of Stan Laurel, one half of the duo Laurel and Hardy, and the brewery’s beers honour these connections by being named after Laurel and Hardy films. Their beers are sold in pubs and outlets across the region.

Highlight: The old stone buildings that now house the Ulverston Brewing Company are Victorian and date back to 1875 – it was a purpose-built indoor cattle market providing an essential service to farmers for around 85 years

Location: The Old Auction Mart, Lightburn Road, Ulverston, LA12 0AU

For those who would like to buy the finest bottled beers from The Lakes’ breweries, Hawkshead Post Office offers a selection of over 70 different brews from the region.

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Throughout the Lake District there are wonderful places to eat and drink, and the beauty of staying in a self-catering cottage is that you have no time curfew at all. So why not check out our range of cottages that are close to pubs so you can sample all these local ales and walk home after!

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information at the time of writing, please ensure you check carefully before making any decisions based on the contents within this article.

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Distillery and Brewery Tours in the Lake District

The Lake District is known for a number of wonderful things, from the spectacular natural surroundings, to the famous creatives who have lived in the area and found their inspiration in this part of the world. However, this is not all the Lake District is known for, as it also has a fantastic relationship with food and drink , offering some delicious local dishes and tempting tipples.

In fact, when you visit the Lake District, you may be surprised at the number of breweries and distilleries which call the Lakes their home. Many of these even offer tours so you can make yourself a little more familiar with some of the local products. Here are just some of the best tours in the local area.

Hawkshead Brewery

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Hawkshead Brewery has been producing beers since 2002 when its home was a barn just outside the village of Hawkshead. The brewery is now located in Staveley and features The Beer Hall where you can enjoy some of their finest beers as well as grabbing a bite to eat. You can also partake in a brewery tour and learn more about how Hawkshead Brewery produces their beers.

Keswick Brewing Company

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With a story that goes back to 2006, Keswick Brewery is run by brewers who are passionate about their craft, creating brews that have proved to be particularly popular with their customers. Take a tour of the brewery where you can sample a selection of the beers, before ending your visit at the Brewery Bar to enjoy your favourite brew.

The Lakes Distillery

Bassenthwaite.

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Bassenthwaite is the perfect location for this fantastic distillery which produces whisky, gin, and vodka. The distillery claims to find inspiration in their surroundings, and it’s easy to see why as they are located in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. You can choose from a number of different tours which offer different features. You can even make a booking to meet the alpaca herd that can be found at the distillery!

Jennings Brewery

Cockermouth.

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Jennings Brewery has a long and interesting history, dating back to 1828 when it was founded by John Jennings. Today the brewery still keeps in touch with its roots through practices such as drawing pure Lakeland water from their own well in order to be used in the brewing process. You can get a feel for the history and the story behind the brewery when you take a tour around the site. Tours run throughout the year excluding January, so there are plenty of opportunities to get booked in for a visit.

Fantastic microbreweries …. and where to find them!

Hidden in small pubs and hotels are hubs of real creativity in the form of microbreweries. Often these aren’t open for mass tours, but can be visited if you are an exclusive customer. Here are a few of our favourites!

Fell Brewery Bars

Kendal & penrith.

The Fell Brewery are a small yet mighty team, creating some modern, progressive beers that represent the rural areas of South Cumbria. Head to their bars in Kendal and Penrith to try out some of their best and newest creations, as well as guest beers and ales.

Cumbrian Legendary Ales

Craft beers created on the shores of Esthwaite Water, are served at the brewery’s own pubs, the Kirkstile Inn, Loweswater and Dockray Hall, Penrith

The Strands Brewery

Near Wasdale, you will find the Strands Brewery and The Strands Inn, where visitors are welcomed to see the brewery and learn more about the beer-making process. Make sure to sample some of their range when you stop by!

We are lucky to have access to the many distilleries and breweries nearby but please make sure to pop in and visit us at  The Royal  in Silverdale where you will be able to take your pick from our own vast selection of beer, wine and spirits, some of which have a local connection. Be sure to also check out our food menu where you can enjoy a hearty meal made up of locally sourced ingredients.

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Lakes in cumbria: which should you visit.

When it comes to beautiful lakes, there aren’t many that rival the lakes in Cumbria. Being the home of the lake district, the variety of lakes is staggering. From mind blowing scenery to watersport havens, the lakes in Cumbria have everything.  Find out which are the best lakes in Cumbria as well as the lakes which you should visit.   Let’s jump straight in… Lakes in Cumbria 1. Loweswater Lake   If you’re looking for a beautiful, peaceful lake which isn’t too far from a lovely inn, you will definitely want to visit Loweswater lake.  Enveloped by spectacular mountains and a vibrant green forest, Loweswater lake is undoubtedly one of the prettiest lakes in Cumbria.    As mentioned, Loweswater lake is in the close vicinity of a local inn. The Kirkstile Inn provides not just quality food, but a warm and cosy atmosphere. At just half a mile from the hamlet of Loweswater, The Kirkstile Inn is the perfect accompaniment to a long walk at Loweswater lake.   For lovers of amazing views and quality food, Loweswater lake is a must visit!   2. Windermere Lake   Now if you’re more into lakes of a spectacular size, look no further than Windermere lake.    Windermere is the largest lake in Cumbria’s lake district. Explore all its 10.5 mile glory onboard a Windermere Lake Cruise vessel. They feature regular cruises for those who want to experience the lake’s wonder on water.    Windermere lake is just over a mile from the town of Windermere itself but the village of Bowness-on-Windermere sits on its shoreline in the centre of the lake. Both of these towns feature numerous bars and restaurants, so a trip to Windermere is not just a delight for your eyes, but for your taste buds!   There aren’t many lakes in Cumbria with such an array of activities. Whether that’s an exciting boat cruise or a nearby indoor climbing centre, you won’t be short of choice at Windermere!   For those staying at the Holgates Holiday Park in Silverdale, a trip to Lake Windermere takes just a 30 minute drive.   3. Bassenthwaite Lake   For lovers of animals and wildlife, Bassenthwaite lake is the perfect lake for you. The woods next to Bassenthwaite lake are home to the rare red squirrel. The lake itself is home to an abundance of fish species. These include the rare vendace and the atlantic salmon.  Not only this, but hundreds of birds including osprey migrate to the lake each year. A pair of binoculars is a must when visiting Bassenthwaite lake!   This beautiful lake is also home to a small open air theatre which was built in 1974. The poet Alfred Tennyson is thought to have composed much of his poem Morte d’Arthur in the place where the open air theatre lies.    Bassenthewaite lake is also one of the largest lakes in Cumbria stretching to 4 miles long! So the trek around Bassenthwaite lake gives you ample time to admire

Royal Silverdale: The Perfect Large Family Holiday

As restrictions are lifted (depending on government advice) more people are looking forward to planning trips and large family holidays. Many of us haven’t been able to see friends or family for over a year. This summer certainly feels like the perfect opportunity to catch up and enjoy a break from everything. If you’re scratching your head wondering where to take the family on the next big holiday, look no further than the amazing cottages at The Royal. These cottages, as part of the Holgates Cottage Collection, are the perfect place to call home providing you and your group with easy access to stunning natural surroundings, exciting leisure centre amenities, and the tasty food and drinks on offer at The Royal Silverdale. Please note: Planning a large family holiday means more planning. Especially if you want to visit restaurants, events, or tourist attractions. We recommend phoning ahead for accommodation, meals, and any other activity before setting off. By spending some time planning and booking, you can ensure you and your group won’t miss out or be stuck looking for establishments with enough seats for all of you. The Knott (6 Guests) At The Royal in Silverdale, we have two inviting cottages situated right on our doorstep in the heart of the Silverdale village. These cottages, lovingly known as The Knott and The Pepper Pot, draw their names from famous landmarks in the area and are the perfect accommodation for families and friends looking to explore the beautiful Lancashire countryside.  The Knott, situated just a 5-minute walk from the beach, is the larger of the two cottages. It sleeps up to six people across three bedrooms. The rooms consist of one King-sized master bedroom, a double room, and a twin room. This spacious holiday cottage has a large living area. It is adjoined by a kitchen ideal for entertaining guests and preparing large family meals. You’ll also find a dishwasher, washer-dryer, fridge-freezer, and a large dining table all at your disposal.  The living area is ideal for relaxing after a long hike or day out. The log burning stove adds ambience and warmth while the comfortable leather furniture, Wifi and television mean you can get access to your favourite Netflix series when you feel like having some downtime.  The main bathroom comes fitted with a bath and a shower as well as an accompanying downstairs toilet. Outside you’ll find a private garden and garden furniture for barbecues and sundowners. The Pepper Pot (4 Guests) The Pepper Pot is the smaller cottage next door to The Knott. This quaint cottage sleeps four guests across two bedrooms; one double master bedroom and one twin bedroom. These rooms share a master bathroom with an overhead shower and toilet. This cosy living space has the same amenities as The Knott. It includes leather sofas, a television, and a log burning fire. Furthermore, the Pepper Pot’s kitchen is also full of utensils, a dining table for four and a washer-dryer. Outside, guests will find a private

The Silverdale Bucket List: Must See Areas to Discover on Your Next Holiday

Arnside and Silverdale are historic villages dotted along the beautiful Morecambe Bay. This unique location is home to a wide range of biomes ranging from limestone hills to meadows, dramatic coastal salt marshes, and peaceful woodlands. This diverse and rich landscape has so much for you to see and do that it can be tough deciding what to do.  At The Royal Silverdale, in the heart of the Silverdale village, we’ve seen and experienced everything this amazing place has to offer and have come up with a bucket list of places you simply have to put at the top of your list. Grab a pen and paper and prepare to put these names on your Silverdale bucket list. Visit the Arnside and Silverdale AONB Silverdale and Arnside are two villages sitting on The Bay coastline. Arnside and Silverdale AONB is filled with amazing scenery, diverse wildlife, and a huge selection of walks to explore with friends and family. The AONB encompasses a diverse range of landscapes running from orchards and flowering meadows to ancient woodlands and the sands of Morecambe Bay. This area is specially reserved as an AONB, one of only 34 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and as such is the highlight of a trip to Holgate’s Holiday Park in Silverdale. Whether you have a particular interest, like birdwatching or witnessing natural phenomena like The Bore, or just want somewhere to escape the everyday and go for a hike with friends and family, the Arnside and Silverdale AONB has to be on your list. Explore the Coastline around Jenny Brown’s Point A trip to Silverdale wouldn’t be complete without taking in the coastline. The beach stretching from Far Arnside in the north to Jenny Brown’s Point (south of Silverdale) is a stunning array of sandy shores and rocky outcrops that thousands of seafaring birds. Taking a stroll along the coast is a great day out and allows you to take in fantastic panoramic views at Jack Scout, Jenny Brown’s Point and Giants Seat. Couple a walk along the coast with a pint and a meal at The Royal Silverdale and you’ve found the perfect combination for a trip to Silverdale. Leighton Hall If you’re looking for history then look no further than the gilded residence of Leighton Hall. This beautiful estate has been the historic seat of the Gillow family for generations with manicured gardens and a princely home that has remained largely unchanged for over 700 years. The Gillow family still live in the home and look forward to welcoming guests to their home. Leighton Hall is also great for outdoor excursions with the Woodland Walk, Herb Garden Pavillion, the Walled Garden, and the Main Garden providing a variety of pretty places to walk, relax, and snap a few photos for the family back home. There’s also plenty for the kids to do with Bee Corner, the Caterpillar Maze, the Insect Hotel, and the Adventure Playground providing hours of entertainment. Silverdale’s Highlights Sometimes some of the best

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