Higginsons Butchers in Grange-over-Sands sell a fantastic selection of meat products in the Cumbria…read moreregion. Their smoked bacon, lamb and amazing black-puddings are simply exquisite - I just want more! Can't wait for my next visit.

Absolutely the yummiest meat I tasted in England. There's usually a line out the door, especially…read moreon holidays. I hear that people come from all over the country since "Higgy's" was voted the best butcher in England. This place is part of what made my visit to England great. I still daydream of Higgy's sausages for breakfast.

I LOVE Sillfield Farm Shop. If you care about the food you eat then please pop the postcode in your…read moresat nav and take a drive up there. The farm shop sits in front of the butchery where you can see the butchers at work. once you're inside look up and see the pigs, that make Sillfield farm famous, rootling about on the flat screen TV. The quality of the meat is second to none and surprisingly inexpensive. 5lbs gorgeous steak mince for a tenner? 2 large chickens for a tenner? Chicken breasts stuffed with wild boar? Beautifully hung beef to die for? And the best, simply the best black pudding you have ever tasted. They do an amazing range of pies, stuffed with wild boar and venison. And their pork products just blow everything away. I can't recommend this place highly enough for quality and value.

Had a monumental plate pie from this butcher yesterday, full of good steak, really good value for…read more£4.95. The fresh meat is good as well, 3 big pork chops and the chilli I made with the mince I bought was noticeably better than usual. Slightly spoilt by the attitude of the butcher who served me perhaps he had a long day but that won't stop me from buying more meat from this shop.

Birdwatching with binoculars go wonderfully with these earthy scones. Enjoy a lovely salad and…read moresoup. People watching just as good as birdwatching. Neighborhood cats and ducks are you entertainment.

Vegetarian & vegan food rarely gets this good. I eat meat normally but the creative dishes are so…read moretastey even without! The foods even cater for dietary issues, including coeliacs, etc. With a beautiful riverside setting, Waterside Wholefoods cafe is without doubt one of Kendal's finest eating venues.