Out and about

Local attractions • The Wordsworth Museum Welcome to & Art Gallery • Trotters World of Animals Take a guided tour of the cottage where Wildlife park with over 100 species from Wordsworth wrote his best poetry and Antelope to Zebra. Keeper presentations, was his home from 1799 to 1808. The bird of prey flying displays, reptileen Museum about life in his time has a Troutbeck counters, indoor heated play area, café special exhibition programme. and picnic areas. 015394 35544 017687 76239 www.wordsworth.org.uk www.trottersworld.com The National Park Steamers • Head • ’s largest National Park includes Ullswater, referred to as the ‘Dark Lake’, – England’s highest mountain, is steeped in myth and mystery. Linked to Wastwater – its deepest lake, and thriving Caravan Club Site Arthurian legend, you can transport yourself communities like Keswick and Bowness- through time as you set sail on a voyage of on-Windermere. discovery through this spectacular valley. Find out more at the impressive Visitor 017684 82229 Centre at Brockhole, or www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk call 015394 46601 • The Dalemain Estate or visit www.lake-district.gov.uk This is a real treasure. The fantastic Lake District historic house and gardens contains • Discounted tickets for the Keswick a wealth of Tudor and mediaeval rooms Steamer are sold at reception. and buildings, behind its Georgian façade. 017684 86450 www.dalemain.com Activities Pencil Museum • Cycling Journey through the history of pencil • Get to know your site There are cycle routes within one mile of making, marvel at the world’s longest the site and also mountain bike routes and Grasmere. A lake cruise on Ullswater pencil, relax in the coffee shop while the This site is set in classical north Lakeland nearby. The nearest National Cycle kids play. countryside, near Ullswater (4 miles) is a must, with the option of a scenic walk Network route to this site is Workington and surrounded by the great outdoors. between Howtown and Glenridding (7 miles). 017687 73626 and Whitehaven to Thirsk, Route 71, OS www.pencilmuseum.co.uk Fabulous for nature lovers and walkers ref NY388272. For the energetic, the Rookin House Farm alike, the site nestles in RSPB Haweswater Centre next door offers go-karting, quad • • Walking a valley alongside a babbling brook, below If you want to see a golden eagle but bikes, archery, clay pigeon shooting and Maps and guides are on sale for walkers in Great Mell and with spectacular views cannot get to the Highlands of Scotland, the Lake District. horse riding (to name but a few activities), you could try Haweswater, where a male of to the west. but it is advisable to book in advance to displays in the hope of attracting a mate. Local Events avoid disappointment. 01931 713376 For superb views of the central mountains, www.rspb.org.uk you can drive over the dramatic Kirkstone Lowther Show – August • Pass to explore some of Wordsworth’s Please note: This site is susceptible to midges. • Penrith Show – August favourite haunts in Windermere, Ambleside There are two Troutbecks in this area. This is not the Troutbeck near Windermere. General site information

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Mail and messages has now had its analogue television signal known at Reception when arriving at the Mail and messages are displayed on the switched off. In order to watch television Safety on Site site. If you are expecting visitors after hours, board outside reception. on site you will need an Integrated Digital please meet them at Reception. Please note Site shop TV(IDTV) or a digital receiver, and you Pets that the car parking area is limited. Please keep your dog on a lead at all times Shop opening times are displayed on the may also need an aerial or satellite dish. For on the site, and always clean up after reception door. The shop sells Gas, Aqua more information visit www.digitaluk.co.uk. them. Dogs can be walked on the site’s two Kem, sweets, canned drinks, ice cream, A booster system is available on EHUs. Close by dog walks. Please respect the agricultural maps & guides and basic groceries. There Electric Hook-up environment around the site when are pool cues to rent for use in the games The costs of electricity are included in your Supermarkets exercising your dog. room during office hours. pitch fee, but please help us minimise our The closest are Morrisons, Sainburys, Aldi Information room effect on the environment by considering Fire point and Booths in Penrith. Also there is a Booths (to activate alarm/warning) Located at all The Information Room is open from 9.00am your electricity use while on site. Also any and a small Co-op in Keswick, both about service points and various places around to 8.00pm. Leaflets are available about the saving could help to reduce pitch fees or 11 miles from the site. the site. many attractions and places of interest that help towards investments in new sites or Cinema you can visit during your stay. redevelopments. Vehicles and cycles In Penrith or Keswick, both about 11 miles Mobile & public telephones Parents are reminded that children from the site. remain their responsibility and therefore Some networks are not available on site. Swimming pool Site Facilities they should be supervised at all times, There are public telephones located in each In Penrith or Keswick, both about 11 miles and to ensure that all members of their toilet block. Please note that these phones Please see the Site map for locations of from the site. party follow the principles of road safety. do not accept incoming calls, but credit amenity blocks and fire assembly points. Tourist Information Centre cards can be used to make calls. Motor vehicles and bicycles on site should, Toilets and showers In Penrith or Keswick. There are two toilet blocks on site that at all times, be used with due regard to Pitches are cleaned at different times ensuring a the safety and convenience of others and Public Transport block is always available for use. There is their speed should not exceed walking There is a bus stop 1.5 miles from the site Pitch care pace (5mph). No cycling is permitted on a baby and toddler bathroom for children that goes to Keswick and Penrith. Please lift awning ground sheets daily if on site between the hours of dusk and dawn, under 4 years old. Keys are available from grass pitches. as determined by the Wardens. Any one- Places of Worship Reception. Please ensure that children are C of E and Catholic churches are in the local Motorhomes way system signs should be observed by all supervised by an adult at all times. vehicles and cycles. Foot pedalled cycles, area and Methodist in Penrith and Keswick. If your pitch is left unoccupied, please leave Disabled toilet and shower facilities are scooters and skateboards can be used, but Times are displayed in the Information Room. your motorhome sign on display. located in both toilet blocks. A drying room are not allowed on the paved area around Vacating your pitch for wet weather clothing is located in each toilet blocks and communal areas and must If you wish to stay after 12 noon on your toilet block. Ask at reception for the code. not be ridden on footpaths. Please note that day of departure, please call into reception Laundry motorised mobility scooters are allowed on Tell us what you think… when it opens so that we can come to an Prices for the use of the laundry facilities site, but children’s motorised scooters or arrangement if possible. are: Washing machine £3.00, Tumble drier skateboards are not. If you have any comments or suggestions 70p/cycle. Washing sinks are also available. that could help us to improve this Site, Barbecues Security Barrier Please do not hang washing lines between There is a security barrier onsite. A key to please put them in our Visitors’ Comments These are allowed on site but open fires are trees or on the fences. operate it is given to new arrivals when a Book. And if you discover a local pub or not. Please keep barbecues off the grass. Play areas pitch has been selected. Please note it is only restaurant or an interesting place to go, Serviced pitches There are two play areas for children where the vehicle registered on the booking that is tell us about that too! These pitches have an all-weather surface soft ball games can also be played. Please permitted entry with the barrier card. Site address, Troutbeck, Penrith CA11 0SS and usually an individual ground level inlet ensure that children are supervised by an Telephone: 01768 483521 for grey water, an illuminated EHU bollard adult at all times. and drinking water.