The Lake District
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The Lake District The Lake District has inspired poets and enchanted visitors to the area for centuries and that has helped validate its position as the UK’s most visited National Park. At the top of Skarfell in clear weather there are views over to Ireland and as far as Snowdonia in Wales. If making your way to the top of England’s highest peak doesn’t appeal to you then the beautiful lakes of Ullswater, Windermere and almost a hundred more bodies of water are sure to offer you plenty of opportunity for excitement or serenity. If you would like to experience some culture whilst in the area you could visit the Theatre by the Lake which runs a year round program of productions and has been called the most beautifully situated theatre in the country. Hill Top was Beatrix Potter’s home for 38 years and remains today much as it was when she lived there. Immerse yourself in the space and surroundings that helped inspire her to write the stories loved throughout. Places to visit Lakeland Motor Museum Housed in a converted mill in the heart of the Lake District. Explore our fascinating collection of over 30,000 exhibits that trace the development of road transport throughout the twentieth century. Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Ulverston LA12 8TA www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk Tel: 01539 530400 Windemere Lake Cruises Windermere is England’s largest lake, in the heart of the Lake District. We offer cruises from 45 minutes to 3 hours. Spend all day on and around the lake with our fantastic Freedom of the Lake ticket. Winander House, Glebe Road Bowness-on- Windermere, LA23 3HQ www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk Tel: 015394 43360 South Tynedale Railway Come for a ride on the North of England’s double gold award winning narrow gauge railway winding from Alston into the South Tyne Valley in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Railway Station, Station Rd, Alston, CA9 3JB www.south-tynedale-railway.org.uk Tel: 01434 338212 Local Campsites Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate Open March to November 150 Pitches Set in 25 acres of unspoilt countryside in the heart of the Lake District. Offering a great views, peace and tranquillity and all modern conveniences.. Tariff: From £29.00 Dogs allowed. Address: Birks Rd, Windermere LA23 3PG. Tel: 01539 531344 Email: [email protected] Windermere Camping and Caravanning Club Site Open March to January 215 Pitches Family-friendly Windermere campsite is betwixt popular Bowness-on- Windermere and the market town of Kendal. Its location makes it ideal for exploring both towns and the varied attractions of the southern Lake District. Tariff: From £15.40 Dogs allowed. Address: Ashes Ln, Staveley, Kendal LA8 9JS Tel: 01539 821119 Sykeside Camping Park Open all year 111 Pitches The perfect spot for walking, whether you fancy a short stroll around Brotherswater or a full day’s hike up High Street, many footpaths leave right from our doorstep. Tariff: From £22.00 Dogs allowed. Address: Brotherswater, Hartsop, Penrith, CA11 0NZ Tel: 01768 482239 Email: [email protected] The Croft Caravan and Campsite Open March to November 54 Pitches Situated in the picturesque village of Hawkshead, centre of the Lake District. Great walks from the doorstep, abundance of wildlife along with some friendly farm animals. Tariff: From £25.00 Dogs allowed. Address: North Lonsdale Road, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria. LA22 0NX Tel: 01539 436374 Email: [email protected] All prices and campsite information is subject to change without notice. justgo.uk.com.