About Us

Lake District Tweed is part of the farm diversification business Dodgson Wood, run by Maria Benjamin and John Atkinson. They live and farm in Nibthwaite, at the south end of Coniston Lake. John's family have farmed in the area for more than six hundred years and John is the sixth generation at Nibthwaite Grange Farm. Maria is from Scotland and has lived on the farm with John since 2015.

John runs the family farm and Maria runs Dodgson Wood. Lake District Tweed was made possible by funding from FIPL (Farming in Protected Landscapes), a DEFRA fund, administered by the Lake District National Park.

All the processing, the washing, combing, spinning and weaving takes place in the North West of England. British Wool grade and sort the wool in their main depot in Bradford. It's a scoured in Bradford before being spun and dyed in Huddersfield. Then they yarn goes to Oldham where it's woven and finished. 

The farmers receive an above market price for their wool and a profit share from sales of their tweed and throws.

 

Our Values

At Lake District Tweed, our passion for heritage, sustainability, and craftsmanship is woven into everything we do.

Sustainability

We believe in responsible production that respects both the land and the people who work it. Our tweed is made using locally sourced wool, supporting British farmers and reducing our environmental footprint.

Craftsmanship & Tradition

Inspired by the landscapes of the Lake District, our tweed is a tribute to time-honoured weaving techniques. We work with skilled artisans to create fabrics that are not only beautiful but also durable and made to last.

Supporting British Wool

We are committed to championing British wool, ensuring fair value for farmers while celebrating this incredible natural resource. By choosing our tweed, you are investing in a sustainable future for wool and the rural communities that depend on it.

Quality & Longevity

Tweed is built to last. We design each piece with longevity in mind, embracing slow fashion and creating timeless textiles that can be cherished for generations.

Local & Ethical Production

We work closely with trusted mills and craftspeople within the UK, ensuring ethical working conditions and maintaining the integrity of our production process.

At Lake District Tweed, our values guide every decision we make—from sourcing raw materials to designing the final product. We are proud to offer tweed that tells a story, honours tradition, and respects our planet.

Our farm shop is open on Saturdays, 10am - 4pm, or by appointment.

Nibthwaite Grange Farm

LA12 8DB

what3words precise location: impresses.lovely.mere

01229 885663 or email hello@lakedistricttweed.com