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Woodlands Tea Room

Christmas Lunch at Woodlands

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Woodlands on Wheels

Afternoon Tea Parties

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SANTON BRIDGE GIFT SHOP

Christmas Shopping Event

For a minimum of 6 people
Monday – Friday
November & December

How do you fancy your own Private Christmas Shopping Event? Take the stress out of Christmas shopping - I will open the shop in the evening for you and a minimum of 5 friends from Monday to Friday in November & December. Each guest will be given a glass of wine and nibbles while they browse at their leisure - avoid the queues and join some friends for a no stress Christmas shopping experience
 
~ gift wrapping also available ~
 
Contact Nancy on 019467 26281 to book your own private one stop Christmas shop!
 
Santon Bridge, Nr Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1UY
www.santonbridge.co.uk

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Santon Bridge Gift Shop has been on site since 1954 and in those days hot drinks were sold from a flask. Since then things have evolved - the craft shop has turned into a veritable institution and the tea room was built about 5 years ago. Quality leather goods and sheepskin are synonymous with the Santon Bridge Craft and Gift Shop. In addition to the quality leather are charming gifts including Kit Heath Jewellery, Beatrix Potter, Border Fine Arts, Children's toys, Outdoor clothing, ceramics, glassware and much much more
 
You can now buy online from our gift shop. If you can't find what you are looking for online, give us a call now on 019467 26281 and ask for Nancy, she'll be delighted to help you. We look forward to hearing from you.
 
Opening Hours: Summer & Winter 10am to 5pm (Closed Christmas Day)

THE WOODLANDS TEA ROOM

The Woodlands Tea Room is nestled in a delightful woodland setting next door to the Santon Bridge Gift Shop. It has a bright yet relaxing atmosphere - a perfect place to meet friends, relax, unwind, and eat good wholesome home-made food
 
At the Woodlands Tea Rooms you'll be able to sample tasty home made hot meals, snacks, cakes and pastries. All our pastries, cakes & meats are sourced locally, prepared and cooked on the premises. By using the best of local ingredients our catering team are able to create that old fashioned 'home-made' taste together with a friendly and professional service. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxing with decor & music to suit discerning clientele.
 
Opening Hours: Summer 9:30 to 5, Winter 10 to 5 (Closed Christmas Day)

AFTERNOON TEA PARTIES

For a relaxing afternoon with friends choose from an elegant Classic English Tea with finger sandwiches and lemon drizzle cake, a Teddy Bear's Picnic tea party for the children or a self-indulgent Champagne Tea with smoked salmon crostini & strawberries and clotted cream. Whether its a summer tea party or a cosy gathering, afternoon tea is a treat any time of the year and the perfect way to celebrate that special occasion.
 
Whatever the tea party or occasion, we can cater the theme to your requirements. Contact Nancy on 019467 26281 / 26260 for more information.

• Classic English Tea  
• Teddy Bear's Picnic  
• Champagne Tea with elegant teatime crostini's  
• High Tea - an old fashioned traditional tea with a savoury meal 
• Wedding shower (hen day!) - with chamagne cocktails & cream cakes  
• Mother's Day / Birthday Tea  
• Christmas Winter Wonderland Tea  
• Christening afternoon tea with baby boy or girl flower cookies  
• Girlie parties with pink tiara cupcakes  
• Gentleman's Tea - the men can indulge too with a sophisticated afternoon tea - perfect for father's day or a special birthday.  

WOODLANDS ON WHEELS

Our outside catering starts with sandwiches in a box. Followed by choices of either Finger buffet, Fork, Hot or Cold, VIP or basic - Whatever your needs are we will cater your buffet to suit you. Our new ‘Woodlands on Wheels' service delivers daily to LLWR & Greengarth – so something ‘hot' for your meeting for example Chilli con carne & Rice or ‘real' chips – are also available.

• Meetings  
• Conferences  
• Lunches  
• Functions  
• Buffets  
• Christenings  
• Special Events  

At the Woodlands Tea Rooms you'll be able to sample tasty home made snacks, cakes and pastries. All our pastries, cakes & meats are sourced locally, prepared and cooked on the premises. By using the best of local ingredients our catering team are able to create that old fashioned 'home-made' taste together with a friendly and professional service. To find out more about our outside catering services give us a call now on 019467 26281 and ask for Nancy, she'll be delighted to help you. We look forward to hearing from you.

VISITING SANTON BRIDGE

Once upon a time... in 1954, the Craft Shop was a small garden shed at the bottom of a garden in Cumbria where the owners served teas in a flask to customers.
 
Over the years it has evolved and is now 2 large 'cabins' which have turned into a veritable institution - a real Aladin's cave of gifts complimented by the Woodlands Tea Rooms which were added in 2001.
 
We are surrounded by woodland and are ideally located as a meeting place for walkers, just a few yards away from the river Irt, a good salmon and sea trout river, which flows out of Wastwater (England's deepest lake). Fifteen minutes drive away is Wasdale Head and of course Scafell Pike (England's highest mountain), Great Gable, Pillar, Red Pike, Crinkle Crags, Bowfell, Harterfell and Hardknott are all close by. Other attractions in the area include Muncaster Castle, and the La'al Ratty Railway.

We are situated 2.5 miles off the main A595 at Holmrook, just 10 minutes drive from Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass & Dalegarth station at Boot and or course Eskdale.
 
For visitors from Ambleside the drive over Hardknott Pass is a wonderful experience with breathtaking views taking about 1 hours drive. Alternative routes are available via A66 from Keswick and A590 leading to the A595 from Windermere. The Gift Shop and TeaRooms are easy to find from the A595. Turn off at Holmrook and take the direct route along the country lanes to Santon Bridge. Alternatively, take the scenic route through Gosforth as find us on the road towards Eskdale.
 
Get directions to the Santon Bridge Gift Shop and Woodlands Cafe from Google MapsTM. Plenty of parking in our own car park (Watch out for the Red Squirrels!) Disabled access for wheelchairs with a ramp and also disabled toilet facilities.