Love the Lakes

Love the Lakes is a gift and lifestyle shop at 6-8 St John's Street in the heart of Keswick, and dogs are welcome inside. Locally sourced homeware, food and drink, Lake District souvenirs and Cumbrian-made gifts fill the shelves — exactly the kind of browsing that earns its keep on a wet Lake District afternoon.

Open Monday to Saturday 9:30–5:30 and Sunday 10–5, the shop is an easy stop between walks or when the weather turns. Dogs can come in and sniff around while you pick up a present or stock up on treats for the humans. There's no dedicated parking, but the shop sits right in the middle of Keswick's central shopping area, so you're already where you need to be.

Whether it's a framed Catbells print, a locally made gin or a sticky toffee pudding rum, Love the Lakes is the sort of place that rewards a wander — and nobody has to wait outside in the drizzle.