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The Lake District is one of the most beautiful corners of the England, and is home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country. When you wish to take a break from admiring the views or enjoying the country side there is also plenty of visitor attractions and places of interest to visit.
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Historic Houses and Gardens
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Sizergh Castle and Gardens near Kendal
A beautiful National Trust property set in magnificent grounds and gardens with walks around the estate, the castle has been lived in by the Strickland family for 700 years and boasts many unique Tudor carvings.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole
Located near Windermere with beautiful grounds, lakeshore access, children’s adventure playground, café gift shop full disability access and plenty of parking. Various events throughout the year.
www.lakedistrict.gov.uk
Brantwood Coniston
The former home of John Ruskin, explore Brentwood’s estate and gardens or experience contempory art at the Sevren Studio.
www.brantwood.org.uk |
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Hill Top near Sawery, Hawkshead
A delightful 17th century farm house were Beatrix Potter wrote many of her children’s stories and were many of her beautiful treasures are on display.Beatrix Potter left Hill Top to the trust on her death on the understanding that it remained as it was when she was alive.
Holker Hall Gardens and Lakeland Motor Museum
Home to Lord and Lady Cavendish, the hall dates back to the early 16th century. One of the country’s best loved stately homes Holker offers 125 acres of ward winning gardens, courtyard café, Cumbrain food hall, and picnic area and adventure playground.
www.holker-hall.co.uk |
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| Leisure Activities |
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High Adventure Balloon Flights
Providing almost effortless access to the natural wonders of the Lake District and the breathtaking scenery in a champagne balloon ride.
www.highadventure.co.uk
Go Ape
Set in Grizedale Forest 2 miles south of Hawkshead Go Ape is the ultimate in high wire adventure. Climb the trees and slide across high wires, crawl through tunnels, cross rope bridges, walk the planks and zip wire down to the ground!
www.goape.co.uk
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Horse Riding: Bigland Hall Equestrian Backbarrow
www.biglandhall.com
Mountain Biking:
Biketreks of Ambleside
www.biketreks.net
Country Lanes Cycle Hire
At Windermere railway station and Lakeside pier Newby Bridge.
www.countrylanes.co.uk |
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| Local Attractions |
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The Armitt Collection
Combining gallery, museum and library and is situated in Ambleside, discover the Lake District through its people art and literature.
www.thearmittcollection.com
Heaton Copper Studio Grasmere
The gallery and art shop is a family run business, both Alfred Heaton Cooper and his son William Heaton Cooper's paintings and books have influenced the way the landscape of the Lake District is viewed over the years.
www.heatoncooper.co.uk
Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
Sarah Nelson’s original celebrated delicious gingerbread is freshly baked here daily to a secret recipe. The cosy shop is tucked away in the corner of the church yard of St Oswald’s church and dates back to 1854.
www.grasmeregingerbread.co.uk
The Homes of Football Ambleside
Photographer Stuart Clarke has dedicated much of his life to capturing images of football grounds and fans across the world a permanent exhibition is on display in Ambleside.
www.homesoffootball.co.uk
Dove Cottage and Wordsworth Museum Grasmere
Home to the romantic poet William Wordsworth and his family and it here that many of his famous poems were written. The Wordsworth Trust was founded in 1891 to secure Dove Cottage. The trustees have built an award wining museum, opened in 1981, which together with the Wordsworth library houses one of the greatest collections of manuscripts, books and paintings relating to British romanticism.
www.wordsworth.org.uk
Hayes of Ambleside
Hayes Garden world is one of the largest garden centers in the north of England, run by the Hayes family for 200 years. Hayes offers a wealth of gardening and leisure products combined with exciting new ideas and attractive displays.
www.hayesgardenworld.co.uk
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Levens Hall and Topiary Gardens
Originally a medieval Pele tower built by the Redman family of Redmayne. The tower was then incorporated into the main building in 1590 to provide a gentleman’s residence. The gardens and topiary are world famous and are well worth a visit while in the English Lake District.
www.levenshall.co.uk
Windermere Lake Cruises
Steamers sail daily throughout the year between Ambleside, Bowness and Lakeside, enjoy a trip on the lake or stop off to visit other visitor attractions along the way.
www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk
Fell Foot Park
www.nationaltrust.org
Lakeside Aquarium Newby Bridge
www.aquariumofthelakes.co.uk
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway
www.lakesiderailway.co.uk
Beatrix Potter Attraction
Meet the delightful characters from the tales of Beatrix Potter, all brought to life in a magical indoor recreation of the Lake District countryside. The Miss Potter room explores the life of Beatrix Potter with a film presentation, exhibits and a virtual walks display. The Taylor of Gloucester tea room is open daily as is the Peter Rabbit Emporium gift shop.
www.hop-skip-jump.com |
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