Shopping local in Coniston

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 Coniston for a shopping day to suit your needs.

  • Coniston Co-operative Society 

Open Monday-Saturday 9am-7pm, Sunday 10am-5pm

A little shop with a lot of history, the Coniston village co-operative store is one of the few retail societies operating a single village store to remain independent since 1875. The shop sells fresh fruit, vegetables, frozen and chilled food, confectionary, toiletries and beverages, fulfilling the shopping needs of Coniston village today just as it has done for 147 years.

  • Yew Tree Farm shop- Heritage Meats 

Open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

A farm shop situated at Yew Tree Farm, Heritage Meats specialise in Herdwick Hogget, Herdwick Mutton and Belted Galloway Beef. The farm also provides pork, game and poultry products. The animals at Yew Tree roam freely over the pastures and fells. The farmers here are passionate about what they do and take pride in their work producing quality meat, which is supplied across top restaurants in the Lake District or enjoyed at the table of locals and visitors from near and far.

  • Coniston gifts and sports 

Open Everyday 9am-5pm

A little shop ran by friendly staff providing outdoor, hiking equipment and camping essentials alongside gifts and Lake District souvenirs. A great store for your practical and novelty needs.

  • Lakes and Country Gift Store 

Open Thursday 12am -3pm, Friday & Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 12pm-3pm

Lakes and Country are a holiday letting industry with a little gift shop in Coniston village selling a variety of pretty keepsakes including plants, wax melts, chocolates, local gin, artisan candles, jewellery, books, homeware, toys and more! A relaxed shopping atmosphere in lovely smelling quaint store likely playing 80;s music!

  • Coniston Fudge, gifts and gallery

Open Everyday 10am-5pm

A village store selling fabulous handcrafted fudge, gorgeous gifts and stunning gallery art. The stores friendly staff will happily gift wrap fudge in a beautiful box to take home as a gift or a treat for yourself!

  • Higgledy Piggledy 

Open Everyday 10am-5pm

A quirky little shop selling antiques, homeware, vintage clothes and gifts, Higgledy Piggledy is a small business favoured by locals in Coniston. The owner Hannah often sells her own unique artwork in store, offering customers personalised pieces. Shop with ease in a friendly, local atmosphere; Hannah is always happy to help you find exactly what you need.

  • Just for Ewe

Open Everyday 9am-5pm

A Lakeland gift shop selling a large range of locally sourced gifts including greeting cards, books, maps, confectionery, jewellery, sheepskin rugs, cushions, bags and purses, hats & scarves, games, puzzles, stationery and much more. If you can’t find it here, it likely doesn’t exist!