The Kings Arms in Hawkshead has always been a pub full of character, rooted in the charm of the Lake District. Under new management, it has recently undergone an extensive renovation that has completely redefined the space, creating a refreshed and welcoming environment for both locals and visitors. Alongside this transformation, the pub introduced a new brand identity that captures its renewed direction and commitment to hospitality.
With the building and brand revitalised, the Kings Arms team came to us to design and develop a brand-new website. Their goal was to establish a strong online presence that reflected the renovation, celebrated the new brand, and made it easy for customers to explore menus, book rooms, and discover what makes the pub so special.
Our role was to take the Kings Arms’ new brand and bring it to life online. The design was carefully crafted to reflect the pub’s personality, balancing heritage with a contemporary feel that connects with a broad audience. Through thoughtful use of photography, colour, and typography, the site feels like a natural extension of the newly renovated pub, offering a digital experience that mirrors the warmth of a visit in person.
We built the site in WordPress, giving the team a flexible platform to manage content quickly and easily. From updating menus to promoting events, the site is designed to adapt to the needs of a busy hospitality business. At the same time, we structured the site for SEO to improve visibility for searches around Hawkshead pubs, Lake District hospitality, and pub accommodation in Cumbria. Beyond design and development, we also host the website, ensuring it remains secure, reliable, and high performing as the pub continues its new chapter.
Beyond design and development, we also host the Kings Arms website, giving the team peace of mind that their digital presence is fast, secure, and reliable. For a busy hospitality business, this stability is essential, ensuring the site works as hard as the team behind the bar. By creating a website that combines thoughtful design with dependable hosting, we’ve built a digital foundation to support the pub as it grows into its next chapter.
“This project has been a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate how brand-led hospitality website design can transform a traditional pub’s digital presence. The Kings Arms now has a platform that reflects its renovation, refreshed brand, and welcoming atmosphere, while connecting with visitors to the Lake District.
As one of our latest hospitality website projects, the Kings Arms highlights our passion for working with pubs, inns, and hospitality venues, helping them build stronger connections with their audiences both locally and beyond.”
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