The Lake District is surprisingly well served for Jellycat stockists, with verified options in most of the major tourist towns. Whether you are after a Bashful Bunny for a birthday or an Amuseable Croissant as a holiday souvenir, you should be able to find one without straying too far from your walking route.
As with the rest of the UK, Jellycat's mid-2025 "brand elevation strategy" saw roughly 100 independent shops lose their stockist status. One notable Lake District casualty is the Peter Rabbit & Friends shop in Hawkshead, which has closed entirely, with the premises now listed to let on Rightmove. The shops below all showed strong evidence of active Jellycat stock as of early 2026.
Keswick
Peter Rabbit & Friends
The Peter Rabbit & Friends shop at 12-14 Main Street (54.6013, -3.1375) stocks a full range of Jellycat alongside Beatrix Potter merchandise, Paddington, and Winnie the Pooh. It is part of the Lake District Estates chain and sits right on Keswick's busy pedestrianised high street. TikTok videos from the shop showing Jellycat displays were posted in 2024 and 2025.
Address: 12-14 Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5JD
Ambleside
Ambleside has the highest concentration of Jellycat stockists in the Lake District, with two shops within steps of each other.
The Veg Patch
The Veg Patch at 10 Market Cross (54.4321, -2.9631) is a dedicated children's toy and clothing shop with an extensive Jellycat and Amuseables range on their website. They are part of the same family business as the Peter Rabbit & Friends shops and have an active online store. Trustpilot reviews from September 2025 specifically praise their Jellycat service.
Address: 10 Market Cross, Ambleside, LA22 9BT
Detail Retail
Detail Retail in the Market Place (54.4312, -2.9633) is an independent home, life, gift and stationery store with a dedicated Jellycat section listing soft toys and soothers. They spotlight British designers and local artists alongside the Jellycat range and are open seven days a week.
Address: Market Place, Ambleside, LA22 9BU
Bowness-on-Windermere
Peter Rabbit & Friends
The Bowness branch at St Martin's Place (54.3637, -2.9198) near the parish church stocks the full Peter Rabbit & Friends Jellycat range alongside Best Years Dinosaurs and children's gifts. It is listed on the Veg Patch family of shops page.
Address: Unit 1, St Martin's Place, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3EF
Grasmere
Peter Rabbit & Friends
The Grasmere branch at Cumbria House, Stock Lane (54.4569, -3.0220) is listed by Visit Lake District as offering children's toys and gifts including Jellycat. Centrally located in the village, it is easy to combine with a visit to the Grasmere Gingerbread Shop or a walk to Rydal Water.
Address: Cumbria House, Stock Lane, Grasmere, LA22 9SJ
Windermere
Forget Me Not Interiors
Forget Me Not Interiors at 54 Main Road (54.3781, -2.9065) in Windermere village sells home accessories, furniture, and gifts. They stock Jellycat soft toys alongside brands like Mimi & Lula and Orange Tree Toys. A useful option if you are in Windermere town rather than down the hill in Bowness.
Address: 54 Main Road, Windermere, LA23 1DX
Penrith
The Unicorn
The Unicorn at 9 Little Dockray (54.6640, -2.7546) is an independent family-owned gift shop founded in 1991. Discover Penrith lists them as stocking a huge selection of Jellycat and Steiff soft toys alongside quality gifts, homeware, and decorations.
Address: 9 Little Dockray, Penrith, CA11 7HL
Rheged Centre
The children's shop within the architecturally distinctive Rheged Centre at Redhills (54.6474, -2.7811) is packed with children's books, toys, puzzles, and Jellycat teddies. Rheged has seven shops, a cinema, and a cafe, making it a solid rainy-day option.
Address: Rheged Centre, Redhills, Penrith, CA11 0DQ
Kendal
Armstrong Ward Lifestore
Armstrong Ward at 8 Wainwrights Yard (54.3280, -2.7481) is an independent lifestyle shop set over two floors with a cafe. Their website lists Jellycat as a year-round favourite brand, alongside smaller British designers. Wainwright's Yard is a characterful little courtyard off Stricklandgate.
Address: 8 Wainwrights Yard, Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4DP
Coniston
Lakes & Country Gifts
Lakes & Country Gifts at 6 Yewdale Road (54.3690, -3.0756) is a gift shop opposite the Black Bull Inn in the heart of the village. Their Coniston shop page confirms Jellycat stock alongside jigsaws, books, gifts, cards, and dog treats. Open seven days a week and dog friendly.
Address: 6 Yewdale Road, Coniston, LA21 8DU
Kirkby Lonsdale
The Card Gallery
The Card Gallery at 62 Main Street (54.2031, -2.5958) is a family-run shop and official Jellycat stockist with a dedicated Jellycat section on their website. They even run a Jellycat loyalty scheme where buying four at full price gets your fifth at half price. Open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4:30pm.
Address: 62 Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2AJ
Closed: Peter Rabbit & Friends Hawkshead
The Peter Rabbit & Friends branch in Hawkshead has closed. The premises at The Square are listed as "Former Peter Rabbit Shop" on Rightmove and available to lease. If you are visiting Hawkshead, the nearest Jellycat stockists are in Ambleside, about 15 minutes by car.
Before You Visit
The Lake District has one of the strongest concentrations of Jellycat stockists outside major cities, with options in most of the popular tourist towns. Ambleside is the best bet for choice, with The Veg Patch and Detail Retail both within the village centre. Always worth calling ahead to check for specific items, especially limited-edition or seasonal releases.
