Web design across the Lake District
The Lake District draws over 15 million visitors a year. For businesses across the national park — from Ambleside to Cockermouth, from Coniston to Ullswater — the question isn't whether you need a website. It's whether your website is good enough to compete.
We're Core Media Design, based in Penrith on the eastern edge of the Lake District. We've been building websites for Cumbrian businesses since 2006, and we know this area inside out.
More than tourism
Yes, tourism drives a huge part of the Lake District economy. But there's much more going on here: agricultural businesses, outdoor equipment brands, food and drink producers, professional service firms, trades, and a growing number of creative and tech businesses that choose to be based here rather than in a city.
We build websites for all of them. The approach is always the same: understand the business, understand the audience, and build something that genuinely works for both.
Whether you need a clean brochure site, a full e-commerce store, or something more bespoke — we'll build it to be fast, accessible, and visible in search results.
Local knowledge, proper expertise
There's a practical benefit to working with a Cumbria-based web designer. We understand the seasonal patterns that affect Lake District businesses. We know that mobile performance matters even more here because so many visitors are browsing on the go. And we're close enough to sit down over a coffee if that's how you prefer to work.
But we're not just local — we bring over two decades of experience in front-end development, back-end systems, SEO, and web accessibility. Every project is handled personally by Sebastian, our founder, from start to finish. No subcontractors, no offshore teams, no surprises.
What you get
- A website designed specifically for your business — not a tweaked template
- Mobile-first design that works on every device
- Built-in search engine optimisation so you're found by the people who matter
- WCAG AA accessibility so everyone can use your site
- Ongoing support if you need it, with none of the retainer lock-ins
Get started
If you're a Lake District business looking for a website that matches the quality of what you do, we should talk. We'll listen first, then come back with a clear plan and a quote — no obligation.