Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Cumbria

Whitehaven Retail to Rent

Whitehaven has a resident population of approximately 25,000 with Workington, approximately 8 miles north, is one of the main population centres for West Cumbria. Whitehaven is the predominant town in the Copeland Borough Council area (now Cumberland Council incorporating Carlisle and Allerdale) and is the nearest population centre to the Sellafield Nuclear Reprocessing Plant, the largest employment site in Cumbria, situated approximately 10 miles south. The town provides a good range of local amenities, plus the relatively recent office development close by being a five-minute walk - Albion Square.

Date on Market:

24/03/2026

Windermere Retail to Rent - Bowness-on-Windermere

The subject property is situated on Quarry Rigg Shopping Centre a thriving outdoor retail scheme positioned at the northern extent of the prime retailing pitch in central Bowness-on-Windermere, in the Lake District National Park which has UNESCO World Heritage Status. The attractive town of Bowness-on-Windermere, the Lake District’s premier retail location, is situated at the central and eastern side of Lake Windermere, 9 miles west of Kendal and 16 miles from Junction 36 of the M6. Bowness-on-Windermere is known as Cumbria’s most popular tourist destination and is effectively one large settlement with Windermere having a resident population of circa 12,000 (2011 Census). Bowness-on-Windermere is situated in the Lake District National Park which was designated in 1951 and is the largest National Park in England. It covers 2,292 square kilometres and makes up a third of the total area of Cumbria with its boundaries extending across parts of Eden, Allerdale, South Lakeland and Copeland. The National Park has a population of 41,100 and Cumbria Tourism estimated that in 2023, Cumbria and the Lake District National Park received over 40 million visitors, made up of 35.03 million day trippers and 7.39 million overnight visitors. These visitors brought in £4.65 billion to the region’s economy with a large amount focused on the sprawling lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere the hub of the lakes tourism trade. Quarry Rigg Shopping Centre and the local vicinity boasts some of the leading national and regional high street retailers including, Weird Fish, Trespass, Herdy, Tog24, Lakeland Leather as well as a variety of local gift shops, cafes and leisure outlets.

Date on Market:

20/03/2026

Keswick Retail to Rent

TO LET - RETAIL PREMISES 16 Station Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5HF LOCATION 16 Station Street is located in Keswick, a popular tourist town in the northern Lake District National Park, in the north west of England. Keswick offers a wide array of amenities such as restaurants, retail premises, cafes, a theatre, a museum and more, attracting a steady stream of tourists throughout the seasons. The position of this property creates a significant footfall of Keswick shoppers. DESCRIPTION Double fronted, ground floor, retail unit in the popular Station Street where a good mix of other retailers include nationals Greggs, TG Jones, Costa Coffee, Cohens Chemists, Skipton BS as well as a local restaurant/ café, estate and holiday letting agents, gift shops, sandwich bar and more. The property is all on the ground floor within a three storey building that has residential use above. The wide double fronted shop narrows in the middle section where there is a kitchenette and a W.C, then widens to the rear into a room idea for many purposes. In this area there is a door to outside. RENT £19,500 per annum / £1625 per month net. ACCOMODATION Retail area: 45 sq.m Floor area ITZA - 41 sq.m SERVICES Connected to mains electricity, water and drainage. LEASE TERMS A new lease direct from the landlord on terms to be agreed is offered. VAT All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT where applicable. RATEABLE VALUE The VOA website states that the property has a Rateable Value of £18,250 and is described as shop and premises. EPC A copy of the certificate will be available to download from the Edwin Thompson website or upon request. LEGAL COSTS Each party to bear their own legal costs. VIEWINGS The property is available to view by prior appointment with Edwin Thompson LLP Contact: Keith Mitchell, k.mitchell@edwin-thompson.co.uk Carol Westmorland, c.westmorland@edwin-thompson.co.uk or Sarah Myles, s.myles@edwin-thompson.co.uk Tel: 0176887 72988 or go to: www.edwin-thompson.co.uk

Date on Market:

17/03/2026

Cockermouth Retail to Rent

Cockermouth is an attractive market town on the fringe of the Lake District National Park, although not quite as popular or as busy with tourists like the towns of Keswick, Ambleside, Bowness and Windermere, the town attracts tourists throughout the spring, summer, and early autumn, which enhances trade for the retail community, as well as drawing regular visitors from the nearby West Cumbrian towns of Workington, Whitehaven, and Maryport throughout the year. The building is situated on Main Street, considered the prominent location within the town, given the intersection with Station Street. Surrounding occupiers include The New Bookshop, Aspava, One Stop, Greggs, Bryson's Bakers, Harrison Butchers and numerous smaller strong local independent retailers, such as a bakery, refill store, and cycle shop. Various car parks are positioned close by. Some offer annual contract parking options. Disc zone parking is also available immediately outside the unit.

Date on Market:

17/03/2026

Windermere Retail to Rent

The subject property is in a prime position on Crescent Road in the tourist village of Windermere in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, in the North West of England. Windermere is an attractive ‘honey pot’ town situated close to the eastern shore of Lake Windermere, 8 miles to the west of Kendal and 14 miles from Junction 36 of the M6 Motorway. Windermere is known as Cumbria’s most popular tourist destination and is effectively one large settlement with Bowness-on-Windermere having a resident population of circa 12,000 (2021 Census) Crescent Road is the premier location in the town centre and is the main A5074 route travelling from the A591, a short distance to the north, through to Bowness-on-Windermere, circa 1 mile away. The train station, bus interchange and the A591 are approximately 100m to the north giving good access to Kendal, the M6 and Ambleside. There is adjacent on street parking and ample car parking at Broad Street pay and display car park and Booths Supermarket, close by.

Date on Market:

17/03/2026

Ulverston Retail to Rent

The premises are located in the centre of Ulverston within The Gill. This is a purpose-built retail warehouse which would be suitable for a variety of other uses including a convenience store. It has its own car park (21 spaces) with the town centre public car park immediately adjacent.

Date on Market:

04/03/2026

Workington Retail to Rent

The property comprises a ground and first floor retail unit, most recently occupied by Cancer Research UK. The accommodation provides open-plan sales space at ground floor, with ancillary accommodation to the rear and at first floor level. The unit benefits from a glazed retail frontage onto Murray Road, offering excellent visibility, together with rear servicing access. The property would be suitable for a wide range of retail or service-led occupiers, subject to the necessary consents. The current tenant is due to vacate at the end of February, with the unit available for occupation thereafter. Workington is the principal retail centre for West Cumbria, serving a resident population of approximately 25,000, with a wider catchment extending to nearby towns including Seaton, Maryport and Cockermouth. The town bene ts from good road connectivity via the A596 and A66, providing access to Whitehaven, Carlisle and the wider Cumbria region. The property occupies a prominent position on Murray Road, within the established Ritz Shopping Centre, one of the town's core retail destinations. Surrounding occupiers comprise a strong mix of national and local retailers and service providers, generating consistent pedestrian footfall throughout the day. Murray Road forms part of Workington's prime retail pitch and lies close to Washington Square Shopping Centre and the town's main bus depot, further enhancing footfall levels.

Date on Market:

12/02/2026

Workington Retail to Rent

The property occupies a prominent position on Murray Road within the established Ritz Shopping Centre. Surrounding occupiers include a mix of national and local retailers and service providers, generating consistent footfall throughout the day. Murray Road forms part of Workington’s core retail pitch, close to Washington Square Shopping Centre and the town’s main bus depot, providing key footfall to Murray Road and the Shopping Centre.

Date on Market:

02/02/2026

Kendal Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

08/01/2026

Penrith Retail to Rent

The property is located on Angel Lane in the heart of Angel Square Shopping Centre in the prime retailing pitch of Penrith town centre occupying a prominent town centre location with direct access from Angel Lane. There are a number of national and local retailers, cafes and food shops all within the immediate vicinity. There are also a number of local pay and display car parks and disc zone areas. Penrith is an attractive and affluent market town situated on the north east fringe of the Lake District National Park. It is well located being on Junction 40 of the M6 providing direct access north and south and to the A66 which leads west to the Lake District National Park and east to Scotch Corner and the A1(M). Penrith has a resident population of approximately 16,701 (2021 Census) and is located within Eden District with a District population of over 54,000. Carlisle is approximately 20 miles to the north, Kendal 32 miles to the south and Keswick 18 miles to the west. Penrith has a train station on the main West Coast Line with direct services north to Carlisle and Glasgow and South to London Euston with a journey time of around 3 hours. Angel Lane Shopping Centre is the leading town centre trading location within Penrith’s retail core, having excellent links to New Squares and other main car parking facilities, Sainsburys, the Leisure Centre and adjacent retailing locations including Market Square, Devonshire Street, King Street, Middlegate and Cornmarket.

Date on Market:

19/12/2025

Workington Retail to Rent

AVAILABLE AS A WHOLE OR IN PARTS - SUITABLE FOR VARIOUS COMMERCIAL USES PRIME ROADSIDE POSITION The property comprises a detached single storey building extensive window frontages. Externally, there is a car park for approximately 65 cars, with outside patio/ seating area created, and a compound suitable for future development. The property was latterly used as a restaurant premises and comprises; Entrance foyer, restaurant area, food preparation areas, takeaway counter, male, female and disabled toilets, various rooms used for office and staff toilets. The space remains largely fitted out. Full details can be found in the attached marketing particulars.

Date on Market:

01/12/2025

Carlisle Retail to Rent

AVAILABLE MAY 2026 CITY CENTRE LOCATION SUITABLE FOR A VARIETY OF COMMERCIAL USES GROUND FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREMISES NO VAT PAYABLE ON THE RENT The property is situated on Bank Street, just off English Street — Carlisle’s prime, fully pedestrianised shopping thoroughfare.t

Date on Market:

01/12/2025

Ulverston Retail to Rent

The property occupies a prime location as shown on the attached street traders plan overlooking Market Place (where outdoor markets are held on a Thursday and Saturday) and close to Tesco Express, Greggs, Vision Express, Boots the Chemist and a range of strong independent traders. On non-market days, time limited on-street car parking is available immediately outside the shop. Ulverston is a bustling market town, full of independent shops and on the edge of the Lake District, with occupiers such as Booths, M&S Foodstore, and an increasing tourist trade, including a Premier Inn which has opened on the edge of town.

Date on Market:

19/11/2025

Whitehaven Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

22/10/2025

Wigton Retail to Rent

The ground-floor commercial unit is self-contained and benefits from a full glass frontage, with access available via both the front and side entrances. Internally, the space is open-plan, with a WC located at the rear. A basement area is also available, subject to requirement. Additionally, there is a shared yard to the rear of the property for bin storage.

Date on Market:

24/09/2025

Carlisle Retail to Rent

SALE PRICE £50,000 FOR THE BUSINESS, STOCK, FIXTURES & FITTINGS, VEHICLE, TRADE NAME AND GOODWILL THE BUSINESS – B&B BATHTUBS The owners are looking to sell due to retirement. The long established business benefits from regular repeat custom, and a healthy turnover with minimum overheads. The average turnover for the last few years is in the region of £75,000 per annum and subsequently, net profits have been in the region of £35,000-£40,000 per annum. This is an exciting opportunity for a new start or established dog groomer to expand on this solid business foundation.

Date on Market:

22/09/2025

Carlisle Retail to Rent

* SUITABLE FOR A VARIETY OF COMMERCIAL USES * * HIGH-PROFILE CORNER FRONTAGE TO WARWICK ROAD & CECIL STREET * * OPEN PLAN GROUND FLOOR SALES AREA * Floor Areas: Net Sales Area: 64.48 sqm 694 sqft Basement: 48.10 sqm 518 sqft WC LEASE TERMS AND RENT The property is available to let on a new lease for a term of years to be agreed at a rent in the region of £22,500 per annum exclusive. FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION CLICK ONTO OUR PROPERTY PARTICULARS

Date on Market:

30/06/2025

Keswick Retail to Rent

* OFFICE, RETAIL AND PUBLIC SECTOR USES FOR COMMUNITY PURPOSES CONSIDERED * * STRONG FOOTFALL ALL YEAR ROUND * * HISTORIC GRADE II LISTED KESWICK BUILDING * * DDA ACCESS AND PASSENGER LIFT * The Moot Hall is a Grade II-listed building that was built in 1813. It is a detached three-storey traditional stone building with a pitched slate roof and a clock tower. Floor Areas Ground Floor Sales Area: 78.31 sqm 843 sqft Store: 09.68 sqm 104 sqft First Floor Sales: 28.29 sqm 305 sqft Offices: 20.98 sqm 226 sqft Second Floor Offices: 58.03 sqm 625 sqft Total Net Internal Area: 195.29 sqm 2,102 sqft LEASE TERMS AND RENT The property will be available to let as a whole on a new internal repairing and insuring lease for a term of years to be agreed from 1st April 2026 at a rent of £4,000 per calendar month exclusive. FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION CLICK ONTO OUR MARKETING PARTICULARS

Date on Market:

26/06/2025

Ambleside Retail to Rent - Hawkshead

Grade II Listed retail premises, located in a prominent position in The Square, Hawkshead. Centrally located in the heart of the village of Hawkshead on ground floor level, the property offers a prime trading position. Hawkshead is an extremely popular tourist location within the heart of the Lake District, attracting visitors all year round.

Date on Market:

30/05/2025

Carlisle Retail to Rent

* CENTRAL CITY POSITION * *DEDICATED CAR PARKING* *SUITABLE FOR VARIOUS COMMERCIAL USES* The property is located in Carlisle and is the main city in Cumbria with a district population of 100,000 and the sub regional centre for north and west Cumbria and south west Scotland. The subject property enjoys an extremely prominent location just off the A595 main road west of the City Centre. Unit 3 is a two storey retail showroom benefitting from extensive glazed window frontages. Internally the ground floor of the accommodation provides a reception area, large open plan space and ground floor wc’s and kitchen facilities. The first floor provides offices and stores throughout. Access for loading is provided to the rear of the building also. ACCOMMODATION Total Floor Area : 6,714 sq ft (623.81 sq m) Comprising:- Ground Floor Showroom: 4,713 sq ft (437.88 sq m) First Floor Offices & Stores: 2,001 sq ft (185.93 sq m) SERVICES We understand mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. TERMS The property is available TO LET from November 2025 on a new FRI lease for a term of years to be agreed, at a rent of £40,000 per annum exclusive.

Date on Market:

20/05/2025

Kendal Retail to Rent

The property occupies a prominent town centre location, in a roadside position, and within easy walking distance of the town centre. Other occupiers in the immediate vicinity include retail & restaurant (The AGA Shop, Daniel Gray Hair Salon, Masons Arms, the Herdy Shop and Domino’s), professional and office occupiers (Stramongate House, Handelsbanken, Armstrong Watson and solicitors within Bridge Mills) and consulting uses such as medical, dental and healthcare.

Date on Market:

03/02/2025

Penrith Retail to Rent

The space compromises 1,238 sf of ground floor retail accommodation. Available on a letting of the ground floor unit may be considered at a quoting rent of £18,750 per annum exclusive. The ground floor unit is also for sale on a long leasehold basis. The quoting sale price will be available via the agent upon application. *** GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL PREMISES *** *** SUITABLE FOR A VARIETY OF USES *** *** DEDICATED CAR PARKING *** LONG LEASEHOLD FOR SALE (SALE PRICE PROVIDED UPON APPLICATION) QUOTING RENT: £18,750 PER ANNUM EXCLUSIVE Penrith is a popular Cumbrian market town with a population of approximately 15,000 situated adjacent to the M6 motorway at Junction 40. The town is approximately 18 miles south of Carlisle. The boundary of the Lake District National Park is approximately 6 miles west, with the popular Lake District town of Keswick approximately 17 miles away from Penrith. DESCRIPTION The ground floor unit is currently at the final stages of completion. Internally, the unit will be an open plan layout, finished to a shell condition, for the purchaser or tenant to fitout accordingly and benefits from parking and an accessible WC. The unit would be suitable for a variety of uses including; café, shop, beauty salon and dog groomers. AREAS Ground Floor Net Internal Area 1,238 sq ft (115.01 sq m) SERVICES We understand the property will be connected to mains electricity, water and the drainage system. RATEABLE VALUE Upon occupation the property will need to be assessed for business rates. Further information may be available from the local authority. SALE PRICE The ground floor unit is FOR SALE on a long leasehold basis. The quoting sale price will be available via the agent upon application. TERMS Alternatively, a letting of the ground floor unit may be considered at a quoting rent of £18,750 per annum exclusive.

Date on Market:

18/10/2024

Kendal Retail to Rent

The property comprises retail accommodation of masonry construction. The property is located on Market Place, in Kendal.

Date on Market:

31/07/2024