Shopping local in Bowness

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 Bowness for a shopping day to suit your needs.

  • Booths

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

A short distance away in neighbouring town Windermere, Booths 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.

  • Herdy Bowness

Open everyday 10am-5:30pm

Herdy is a Lake District business launched in 2007 selling brand merchandise, homeware, clothing, bags and accessories, stationary and crafts and baby gifts.  The Lakeland areas Herdwick Sheep initially inspired Herdy, with the famous logo now recognised across the Lake District as the cute and lovable character from the lakes, spreading smiles happiness and fun. Shopping at Herdy’s is guilt-free with the brand using funds to support sustainable rural communities and upland fell farming projects.

  • Lonsdale Galleries

Open everyday 9:30am-5:15pm

A local business selling a wide range of gifts and homeware, Lonsdale Galleries is placed in the centre of Bowness and is a great place for a personal souvenir or a quirky gift for someone at home. 

  • Love the Lakes Bowness

Open everyday 9:30am-5:30pm

A popular gift shop selling everything from local spirits and liquors to fragranced candles and natural skincare products, Love the Lakes is a well-known Lake District brand which specialises in locally sourced products and gifts from Cumbria; why not pick up a special Love the Lakes Bowness Bay Pink Gin for a treat or gift? 

  • Blue Owl Boutique 

Open everyday 10am-5:30pm

A local clothing boutique established in 2015, Blue Owl Boutique is a small, family run business owned by women for real women, embracing every uniqueness and curve through a beautiful selection of clothing, footwear and accessories. The shop caters to all sizes of women providing a varied style of clothing aimed towards everyone. 

  • Peter Rabbit and Friends

Open everyday 9am-5pm 

A stunning gift shop a short walk away from The World Of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Peter Rabbit and Friends is the ultimate place for a Beatrix Potter themed gift including classic books, toys, clothing and collectables. 

  • The Original Man Shop

Open everyday 10am-5pm 

The Lake District is filled with a range of gift shops selling pretty presents and jewellery for your female friends and family, but sometimes it can be difficult to find a gift for the men in your life. In Bowness and Kendal, The Original Man Shop has made this easy! Established in 1995, the shop provides a hub of gifts and accessories for men of all ages, including excellent quality goods and gadgets ranging from watches and wallets to shaving and beard gear and of course novelty gifts and souvenirs.