Made in Cumbria Artisan Brand Directory

Made in Cumbria

Artisan Brand Directory

Cumbria’s making tradition is closely connected to its landscape, where natural materials and a slower pace of life continue to influence how work is produced.

Across the lake district, many artisan businesses remain committed to thoughtful, small-scale making rooted in place and practice.

Lyndsey James

Lyndsey James | Editor

Handmade in Cumbria

Editorial Feature

This directory brings together a curated collection of independent, founder-led artisan brands in Cumbria and the Lake District today.

Each business has been selected for the quality of its craft, the care taken in sourcing and making, and a clear sense of purpose behind the work. We feature brands that stand behind what they produce and invite you to discover them directly, through their own websites.

I hope you love the brands I’ve selected for our brand directory and discover something beautiful on their websites.

A-Z of Independent Makers in Cumbria

Black Cat Distillery

Black Cat Distillery

Small batch gin crafted in the Lake District who also offer Gin making workshops from a historic venue.

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Cumbrian Baker

Cumbrian Baker

Online and walk-in bakery in Cumbria known for tray bakes, bespoke cakes and treat boxes made with proper butter and high-quality chocolate.

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Fern + Fell

Fern + Fell

Vegan candles crafted in the Lake District in small-batches, made from natural ingredients.

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Ginger Bakers

Ginger Bakers

Award-winning cake bakery in the lake district selling their delicious cakes online.

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Grasmere Distillery

Grasmere Distillery

Distilling Whisky, Gin, Vodka and powered by renewable energy, a creative distillery in the heart of the Lake District.

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Lake District Tweed

Lake District producers of sustainable tweed rooted in farm life and the rugged beauty of local valleys.

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Laura's Loom

Laura’s Loom

Quality woven throws inspired by the Cumbrian landscape. Winner of The Artisan Founder 2025 Local Champion award.

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Lindsay Oliphant Art

Lindsay Oliphant Art

Abstract landscape artist creating printed goods featuring sweeping skies and mountains.

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Lovingly Artisan

Lovingly Artisan

A pioneering sourdough bakery in the heart of the Lake District. Winner of The Artisan Founder 2025 Food & Drink Award.

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Northern Pasta Co.

Northern Pasta Co.

Creators of pasta crafted from locally sourced British grains.

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Oldfield Design Co

Oldfield Design Co

Cumbria designers of illustrated prints, map checklists, homeware and gifts celebrating walking, swimming and outdoor life.

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Oubas

Oubas

Oubas craft timeless knitwear from British wool.

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Penningtons Tea & Coffee

Penningtons Tea & Coffee

Lake District coffee roasters of small-batch, ethically sourced beans along with a curated range of speciality teas and compostable pods.

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Rinaldo's Coffee

Rinaldo’s Coffee

Speciality single origin coffee roastery in the Lake District.

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This page is part of The Artisan Founder’s directory of brands. Updated regularly as we discover new artisan businesses we think you’ll love.

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About this Directory

The Artisan Founder Directory is a curated collection of independent artisan brands selected for their craftsmanship, originality and commitment to skilled production. 

We seek out businesses creating products with care, expertise and a distinctive point of view, helping our readers discover brands worth knowing. The directory links our readers to the websites of businesses where they can shop directly and support them fully, without the business losing any portion of the sale in commission.

Know an artisan business we should discover? Suggest a brand here.