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A country pub with rooms in the Lake District. Serving authentic wood fired pizza’s. Family-friendly, dog-friendly.

A foodie country pub with rooms...The Queen’s Head is a village pub with a difference. Lovingly renovated, and retaining much of its 17th Century character, its interiors offer everything you want from a cosy country pub – a roaring fire in the Winter, a copper-topped bar, original stone walls and exposed-beam ceilings – and it’s as loved by locals and their dogs as it is by visitors to the area. We have six bedrooms where you can lay your head after a day’s exploring (and eating) – they’re each individual, but all are full of character, with original art, antique furniture and the important things done well – great beds, soft linens, generous toiletries, and an excellent breakfast. Sister to Askham Hall and the George and Dragon Clifton.

08/09/2026

The first chill in the air and the heather on the fells are our cue to make things just that bit cosier. 🍂

We’re lighting the fires, keeping that pizza oven spinning hot, and settling into the kind of cosy comfort only autumn brings. Whether you’re here for a wood-fired slice or just escaping the Cumbrian breeze, there’s a warm seat waiting for you.

Come and toast your hands by the fire while we keep those pizzas coming. 🔥🍕

27/08/2026

We could have gone with the traditional route, but let’s be honest, you can keep your Italian lager when we have this Cumbrian Classic on draught. 🍻

Our wood-fired pizzas pair beautifully with local craft beer, specifically Cumbrian Ales’ Loweswater Gold. It’s wonderfully versatile, refreshing, and just subtly hoppy enough to let all those delicious toppings shine without overpowering them.

Local brew, local pizza. Come taste the difference at The Queen's Head!

20/08/2026

Flames, flour, and fresh from the garden 🌿🔥

Andrea is firing up the oven and putting out some truly authentic pizzas loaded with all of our own homegrown produce, you won't find pizza like this anywhere else in Cumbria.

17/08/2026

Want to try a definitive taste of the produce grown and reared right here at Askham? 🍅

No.7 Askham Sausage, Blue Cheese, Pickled Fennel & Radicchio. Our signature pizza from the former Kitchen Garden Cafe, featuring our home-reared Saddleback sausages and a true celebration of our own garden produce.

14/08/2026

Pizza No. 12 isn’t just food, it’s an experience that you rarely find outside of Italy🍕🔥

Imagine the creamy centre of fresh burrata flowing into rich mortadella, topped with crunchy pistachios and fragrant basil from our kitchen gardens. Finished with a drizzle of our homemade hot honey, it’s sweet, salty, creamy and savoury all at once.

It’s the kind of pizza that makes all of life's hardships float away for a blissful minute of mouthwatering savoury-sweet deliciousness. Come try it for yourself.

11/08/2026

Meet Andrea, our Sardinian pizzaiolo 🍕🔥

Hailing from the sun-drenched island of Sardinia, Andrea brings over a decade of experience and infectious energy to our kitchen. He’s passionate about serving the best quality pizza this side of the lakes.

From prepping freshly harvested ingredients from our kitchen gardens to stretching out the dough, Andrea does it all with flair and confidence. That passion carries through when the pizza hits the oven, transformed by the flames and smoke of locally felled, air-dried wood from the valley into something truly delicious.

🇮🇹 Chef’s Pick: His signature white pizza (No. 12) is taking over... Mozzarella, mortadella, burrata & pistachio. A wonderful Sicilian-inspired pizza, perfect with a generous drizzle of our homemade hot honey.

08/08/2026

Come on in! 🍺

The team behind the bar will make sure your next one is a cold one, and our talented head Chef Andrea will make the most sublime pizza to pair with it.

When the sun dips away for that odd day or two in August, we'll have the fire roaring, a welcoming atmosphere in the bar and a place for you to rest after a day wandering the trails around Askham.

06/08/2026

Still looking for a getaway for the family this summer? 🔆

We’re excited to share this special offer that will make your family trip to the Lakes just that bit more memorable.

Stay in one of our cosy family rooms at the Queen’s Head during the school holidays (for two adults and one or two children). We’ll sort dinner on one evening with a pizza night and best of all, kids eat free! 🍕

To add to the excitement, we’ve got a 10% discount on standard entry for Lowther Castle and Gardens. Just pop down to Reception to collect your voucher.

Perfectly tucked away in the eastern Lake District near Penrith, it’s the ideal spot to unwind and enjoy the summer together.

You can find out more and book via our website: https://www.queensheadaskham.co.uk/welcome/short-breaks-at-queens-head/

30/07/2026

Escape to the Lake District, dine like an Earl. 🎩

The Queen’s Head invites you to linger beyond daylight hours. Our stylish rooms offer quiet comfort, while Askham Hall, just moments away, delivers an unforgettable gastronomic journey.

Indulge in a six-course Michelin-starred tasting menu crafted by Chef Richard Swale, paired with a complimentary glass of fizz and £20 off your Allium dining experience. Available Tuesday–Saturday from £215 per person, this is more than a stay; it’s a pause for those who seek flavour, finesse, and the gentle hospitality of the Cumbrian countryside.

Book now before these select dates vanish: https://www.queensheadaskham.co.uk/welcome/short-breaks-at-queens-head/

Address

Queen’s Head, Askham, Cumbria.
Penrith
CA102PF

Telephone

+441931712225

Website

http://www.queenshead-askham.co.uk/

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