artisan shops

Shopping at Rheged

Rheged's unusual shops bring together a collection of quirky and out of the ordinary gift ideas, quite different from what you would find on the high street.  What's more, our shops reflect the best of the region, its activities, craftspeople, artists and a whole host of local food producers.

Splash
A shop to indulge your feminine side. We have the perfect products for mind, body and soul including: essential oil soaps, Mandala Aroma candles, organic cotton bath robes and bejewelled leather mules. Not to miss them out, we have specialist skincare ranges for teens and for men.

Sweet
Remember when you would pick your sweets from glass jars and they were weighed out into paper bags? That's what we're talking about, sweets the way sweets should be!

Taste Farm Shop
Taste! That's what it's all about. Whether it is an artisan cheese, hand made pork pie or bottle conditioned ale, everything is selected for its taste and you can be sure that we support more than fifty local and regional producers in our quest to bring you the finest food. We have also, a range of pottery and kitchenware, selected for both its quality of design and functionality. Our food bar serves light lunches, freshly prepared each day from the food we sell and a chocolate cake that is to die for!

Mountain Life
Equip yourselves to tackle the Northern Hills and even the ever changing and unpredictable Cumbrian weather!  Our helpful staff can give you specialist advice on all our products, including Montane, Weird Fish and Columbia.  Plus fun lifestyle wear from ethical trader Life Is Good.

The Paper Mill Shop
The Paper Mill Shop stocks loads of different paper colours from specialist paper manufacturers James Cropper plc based near Kendal.  Drop in for pick and mix paper, and all you could ever need for  your card making projects including the latest seasonal and innovative products, and craft accessories.  Plus expert advice and occasional workshops, from friendly, helpful staff.

Made in Cumbria
Made in Cumbria features beautiful hats, children's clothes, wrought iron work, candles and pottery produced by local craftsmen from throughout Cumbria and the North Pennines.

Books
Books at Rheged features an extensive selection of local interest books featuring Cumbrian authors, maps, guides and photography plus more main stream titles for the whole family.

Talent
Talent showcases and offers for sale the best in British ceramics, glass, textiles, metal and silver work with a particular focus on creations by leading Northern artists.

Family Zone
We aim to keep toys and games educationally challenging but just take a look at our Ecotronic toys, no batteries required! Just wind 'em, shake 'em or squeeze 'em, and who could resist our slightly odd Ugly Dolls! (left)