Discover the history and flavours of Cartmel, home of the iconic Sticky Toffee Pudding and one of the most beautiful villages on the edge of the Lake District. Enjoy a relaxed walking tour, explore the magnificent 12th-century Priory, taste Cartmel’s signature dessert, and stroll around the picturesque racecourse and medieval lanes with a local Accredited Blue Badge Guide.
Hear how Cartmel became associated with the UK’s best restaurant. The tour lasts around 1.5–2 hours and includes a small donation to the Priory and your Sticky Toffee Pudding tasting.
After the tour, you may wish to visit one of Cartmel’s many atmospheric pubs or coffee shops (food and drink not included), or browse its independent shops.
Good to know:
• Wear comfortable walking shoes; surfaces are historic and uneven in places.
• Cheese and beer tastings are available to purchase in the village.
• The Priory is an active church, so access may vary during services.
• Suitable for all ages; the pudding tasting is non-alcoholic.
• Please advise of any mobility issues when booking. Cartmel and the Priory are mostly wheelchair and mobility-scooter accessible.
Meeting point:
The tour starts outside the Priory gates, just opposite Oscar’s Wine Snug, and finishes at the Racecourse Car Park.

Price is for adults, Children under 16 come free