Lakeland Outlet Sale

Lakeland History

Lakeland was founded in 1964 by Alan Rayner, an agricultural feed salesman based in Windermere in the Lake District. Alan had spotted that local farmers needed polythene bags for packing poultry, and began supplying them from his garage at home. Word spread quickly, and what started as a practical solution for farmers soon grew into a mail order business — Lakeland Plastics — selling agricultural plastics and home-freezing products. In 1974, Alan retired and handed the business to his three sons: Martin, Sam and Julian Rayner. The brothers recognised that people who froze food also cooked it, and began pivoting the range towards kitchenware, producing an "Everything for Home Cooking" catalogue that proved extremely popular.

Through the 1980s and 1990s Lakeland expanded steadily, opening its first stores and growing its mail-order catalogue business significantly. In 1997, the company changed its name from Lakeland Plastics to Lakeland Limited to reflect its evolution away from agricultural products. The Limited tag was dropped in 2007 as part of a wider contemporary rebranding, though the company's legal name remains Lakeland Limited. Today Lakeland operates around 68 stores nationwide, from Inverness to Truro, as well as a substantial online business. The flagship store in Windermere — rebuilt with a major investment to nearly double in size — sits next to the company's head office. Its distribution centre is in Kendal, Cumbria. The company has remained family-owned throughout its history and was rated first for retail customer service experience in the Which? Top of the Shops survey in 2019.

The Lakeland Outlet section offers discounted and clearance products from the main Lakeland range, including end-of-line kitchenware, bakeware, cleaning products and gadgets. All outlet items retain Lakeland's renowned three-year guarantee.

What does Lakeland sell?

Cookware and Bakeware

Lakeland offer an extensive range of cookware, bakeware and food preparation equipment, including non-stick pans, cast iron casseroles, roasting tins, cake tins and specialist bakeware. Many products are exclusive to Lakeland or developed by their in-house product team. The outlet section regularly features discounted lines from their main cookware and bakeware range.

Kitchen Gadgets and Storage

Lakeland are well known for stocking innovative, hard-to-find kitchen gadgets sourced from around the world, as well as their own-developed products. Food storage, preserving equipment, kitchen tools and time-saving appliances make up a significant part of the range. Many items are exclusive to Lakeland and not available elsewhere.

Cleaning, Laundry and Home

Beyond the kitchen, Lakeland stock a wide range of cleaning products, laundry solutions, ironing accessories and home organisation products. Their cleaning range in particular has a loyal following and includes exclusive formulations and products developed specifically for the Lakeland range.

Common Lakeland Questions

What is the Lakeland guarantee?

Lakeland offer a three-year guarantee on every product they sell, with no quibbles. If you are not completely satisfied with a Lakeland product within three years of purchase, they will refund your money. This guarantee applies across their full range, including outlet and sale items, and is one of the most generous in UK retail.

Does Lakeland offer free delivery?

Lakeland offer free standard delivery on orders over a qualifying spend threshold, with a charge for smaller orders. They also offer a Click & Collect service from their UK stores. Next-day and named-day delivery options are available for an additional charge. Check the Lakeland website for the current free delivery threshold as it may vary.

Does Lakeland offer NHS discounts?

Lakeland do not currently advertise a dedicated NHS discount scheme. Their outlet section and regular sale events offer substantial savings on kitchenware and home products throughout the year, and the three-year guarantee means every purchase represents long-term value regardless of price.

Do Lakeland offer student discounts?

Lakeland do not currently operate a student discount programme. The outlet section provides regular savings on end-of-line and clearance stock, and Lakeland's seasonal sale events offer further reductions across their full range.

When is the next Lakeland sale?

Lakeland run sale events throughout the year, with Black Friday in November and the January clearance being the two biggest discount periods. The Lakeland outlet section carries discounted and clearance stock year-round, and new lines are added regularly as products are discontinued or superseded.

Where is Lakeland based?

Lakeland is based in Windermere in the Lake District, Cumbria — the area after which the company is named. The flagship store and head office are both in Windermere, with the main distribution centre on the Shap Road industrial estate in nearby Kendal. The company has been Cumbria-based since it was founded in 1964 and remains family-owned by the Rayner family.

Black Friday History

Lakeland participate in Black Friday each November with discounts across their kitchenware, bakeware, cleaning and gadget ranges. As a specialist retailer with a loyal customer base, their Black Friday promotions tend to focus on genuine reductions on popular lines rather than inflated pre-sale pricing. Exclusive products and bundles — particularly in their cookware and kitchen appliance categories — are commonly featured, and outlet and clearance pricing is often at its most competitive during this period.

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What to typically expect from Lakeland

• Three-year no-quibble guarantee on every product
• Click & Collect from 68+ UK stores
• In-store product demonstrations
• Exclusive own-developed products not available elsewhere
• Free delivery over qualifying spend