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Ye Olde Friars

6-8 Market Square, CA12 5JD, England
+44 176.877.2234
Ranked #1 of 2 shopping in Keswick
5.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Owner description: Located right in the heart of the Market Square, Ye Olde Friars has long been one of Keswick's iconic shops. Spread across four shop fronts and with...... more » Owner description: Located right in the heart of the Market Square, Ye Olde Friars has long been one of Keswick's iconic shops. Spread across four shop fronts and with over 1000 lines including chocolates, sweets, gifts and preserves, Friars is a must visit. « less
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Salem, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

My husband and I visit Cumbria at least twice a year from the US and we ALWAYS make a point to come to Ye Olde Friars of Keswick shoppe! A feast for the senses! Beautiful displays!! Friendly Staff who provide excellent service!! Such wonderful gift ideas!! We will be visiting again in June! We highly recommend this shoppe!!! More

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COVENTRY, UK
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Don't miss this shop if you are in Keswick and have a sweet tooth or know someone who does. They have great gift sets & gift ideas and seasonal themes. Their mint creams are amazing and if you like a bit of " hot stuff" try the chilly jellies. These also make a great gift. I also like the dreid... More

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ELY, UNITED KINGDOM
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

We stay in Keswick at least once a year (more if we can) and this shop is alway at the top of my childrens list to visit. I also love it because of the wide variety of not only chocolate/sweets but original gift ideas, preserves and biscuits. It is one of those shops when just as you think you have... More

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manchester
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

My husband and I go to Olde Friars whenever we are in the area. We love it and always stock up on their lemon curd and buy gifts for people. It's well worth a look if you're passing. More

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Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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We visit the lake district at least once a year and we always plan a visit to Keswick for one reason - a visit to this shop. I'm a self-confessed shopaholic and chocaholic, so this store caters for my needs very well. It is the only chocolate shop I know of that makes my favourite milk chocolate mint crisp wafers,... More

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