Easter in Keswick calls for something a bit special – and we've tracked down some genuinely lovely chocolate eggs and treats that'll arrive in time for the holiday. Whether you're after something to hide around the garden or a proper gift to unwrap, we found makers who've put real craft into their Easter offering.
The Lake District's not short of good food, but sourcing artisan Easter chocolate that's worth the money and will actually make it to your door fresh took some digging. Here's what stood out.
A playful collection of chocolate lollies shaped like Easter chicks and bunnies – the kind of thing that genuinely works if you're after something a bit different from the standard egg hunt. They're proper chocolate too, not just novelty shapes.
This one does the dual job well: a decent chocolate lolly alongside a scatter of mini eggs, which means there's enough variety in the box to feel generous without being heavy. Good if you want Easter to feel a touch more grown-up but still playful.
Two gifts in one: a chunky chocolate slab for proper eating, plus a pot of hot chocolate that arrives in the same letterbox-friendly package. It's the sort of thing that works brilliantly on an Easter morning in Keswick when you need comfort more than novelty.
A straightforward Easter bundle of chocolate treats – solid without pretension. If you're stocking up for family visiting over the holiday or want something to share without overthinking it, this does the job.
Six hand-made chocolates, each with a salted caramel centre that's properly balanced – not cloying, just enough salt to make the sweetness worth eating. This is the one for someone who actually enjoys chocolate, not just Easter.
A lolly that splits the difference between milk and white chocolate, which sounds gimmicky until you taste it. It's the kind of thing that actually keeps well in a Cumbrian kitchen, so there's no rush to eat it the day it arrives.
