ACROSS Cumbria, there are plenty of places to get a tattoo.

This week, the News & Star asked readers on our Facebook and Twitter pages to share their best places to get one in the north and west of the county.

The response was overwhelming, with nearly 500 comments from our posts on both social media platforms combined.

In no particular order, here are the best places to get a tattoo in Cumbria.

1: MIKE’S TATTOOS, CARLISLE

The tattoo and piercing shop, on London Road, is open six days a week.

The store had several recommendations from our readers - including Vicky Raphael, Dawn Fitzpatrick, Joanne Eland, Emma Dobie and Tanya Wilson.

Wendy Benwell said: “Gillian Haslam is the best, fantastic tattooist, great banter.”

Heather Smith added: “Colin Fell at Mike’s Tattoos.”

Debbie Smith posted: “Very friendly staff.”

2: GET MODIFIED, CARLISLE

The Lowther Street shop was recommended to us by a number of people.

Lucy Mitchell said: “Jess was amazing, she drew on my arm freehand what I wanted and tattooed over it!

“Absolutely amazing, wouldn’t go anywhere else.”

Kayleigh Robson posted: “I’ve been tattooed by Kizzey and Indie - they’re both amazingly talented and so lovely.”

3: PINK BANANA, WORKINGTON

The tattoo store on Oxford Street in Workington, soon to be renamed as Soulless Ink, was praised by several readers.

Dan Pickering posted: “Amazing work, really good value for money and chilled professional atmosphere.

“Steven Scala has done and is continuing a fly fishing sleeve, which was a strange request but looks amazing.”

4: SIGNATURE INK, WIGTON

The tattoo studio, located on King Street in Wigton, is open five days a week between Tuesday and Thursday.

Lynne Twigg said: “Beth does a fantastic job.”

Lisa Bell said: “Fantastic artist and great atmosphere.”

Samantha Tremble added: “Beth is amazing and so is all her work, especially her portrait tattoos. She is so talented and hardworking, and all while being a mummy to a gorgeous young baby girl.”

5: STUDIO 58, CARLISLE

The studio is based in the Kinmont Arcade on Fisher Street in Carlisle city centre.

Lizzie Jane Shepherd said: “Dean Moore - brilliant tattoo artist has done six of mine and I wouldn’t go anywhere else. All very friendly and welcoming staff in there too.”

Megan Mavin added: “Studio 58 lovely staff and personally I’ve had great work done!”

6: FINE LINE BODY ART, SILLOTH

The Station Road shop was recommended by Wendy Robertson, who said: “Excellent designs, brilliant work, clean and great staff.”

7: GIRL NORTH, WORKINGTON

Based on Oxford Street, the shop was praised by several readers, including Kerry Wilkinson.

Amy Irving said: “Friendly atmosphere, beautiful artwork, a skilled professional artist and a guaranteed cup of tea!”