A must visit! Woodlands Tea Room & The Santon Bridge Gift Shop

They serve delicious locally roasted coffee.

Nestled amongst nearby woodland and nearby lovely walks is the Woodlands Tea Room & The Santon Bridge Gift Shop. 

Woodlands Tea Room serves amazing food and drink, with all homemade food and locally sourced ingredients. Serving all day breakfasts, lunch, homemade cake and afternoon teas.
Takeaways, buffets, picnics and cocktails are available. 






They also have a fantastic and large gift shop that have many local products and gifts available to buy. They also host craft workshops so check out their Facebook page for any updates on upcoming workshops. https://www.facebook.com/santonbridgegiftshop


Their aim is for people to ‘shop local’, with items on offer being produced by local individuals and companies, supporting the local economy and reducing our impact on the environment due to reduced transportation requirements. Their best sellers are handmade items made right her in Cumbria. Their latest addition is their very own delicious ice cream creation from Ravenglass Handmade Ice Cream that now available in the Tea Room & Gift Shop.





It's history is below: 

In 1954, The Craft Shop was a small garden shed at the bottom of a garden where the owners served teas in a flask to customers. Over the years, it has evolved and is now two larger cabins which has turned into a veritable institution. 

A real Aladdin’s cave of gifts for all occasions complimented by the Woodlands Tearoom/Restaurant which was added in 2001. It is extremely popular with both locals and tourists who regularly say they have been visiting the shop for years!







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