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offers special 4x4 Kankku 01 Chocolate Factory 07 English Heritage 13 Holker Hall 19 Lakes 25 Quaker Tapestry 31 Off Road Driving Chocolate Workshop & Emporium in North & Gardens Aquarium Museum iNsi D Take the wheel of a specially prepared A unique and interactive award winning From Roman frontiers and forts to a Discover the beauty of nature, and the Sea Lakes and More! Discover inspirational stories brought to life e KANKKU vehicle to explore the challenging experience that is truly unforgettable for captivating castle, there are plenty of days richness of local heritage. A fascinating Discover incredible creatures - from otters in vibrant embroidery at this award–winning terrain of the National Park. children. Make your own delicious chocolate out with English Heritage in North Cumbria. historic house with stunning gardens, and diving ducks to piranha and pike! Museum. This modern masterpiece, made creations and best of all everything you make deer park, café, gift shop, food hall and an Discover 4x4 off road driving skills and Visit Birdoswald Roman Fort and see the Underwater tunnel, kids explorer bags and by 4,000 people from 15 countries, takes is yours to take home. inspirational programme of special events. experience the best of the . longest continuous stretch of Hadrian’s Wall daily ‘meet the creature’ sessions. Joint you on a 350 year journey. Over 100 varieties of chocolates – Hot Open: Kankku takes to the trails whatever the or explore the most besieged castle in the Open: Hall & Gardens: Friday 20 March (open Aquarium/Cruise/Train tickets available. Children go FREE. Chocolates, Belgian Waffl es, Chocolate weather, seven days a week, all year round! country, Castle. Mother’s day 22) Season Closes: 8 November Lakeview shops and café where we proudly Enjoy our Garden Café where everything Fondues and much more. Christmas Opening: Friday 4 - Sunday 6, brew Starbucks. Town: Open: Daily in the summer, weekends is homemade. Open: All year. in the winter. See website for full details. Thursday 10 - Sunday 13, Thursday 17 - Buy tickets online to save £s... Directions: From A591 turn downhill opposite Open: March - November. ATTRACTIONS Town: Towns: Near Brampton & Carlisle Sunday 20 December 2020 Special Events: Open: All year, daily from 10:00. See the website for details. the Windermere Hotel. Kankku is immediately Spring Market 2 & 3 May, Chilli Fest 5 & 6 Directions: Just 20 metres away from Directions: Please visit website. Closed Christmas Day. Town: on the left. September, Winter Markets 7 & 8 November Hawkshead's main car park and bus stop. Town: Postcode: LA23 1AD Postcodes: Birdoswald CA8 7DD, (see website for all information & bookings). Directions: In Kendal town centre on Postcode: LA22 0NT CA3 8UR Directions: Find us next to the pier at Stramongate. Follow the brown signs Tel: 015394 47414 Town: Grange-over-Sands Tel: 015394 36075 Lakeside, just 1 mile from the A590 at to our on-site car park. Email: [email protected] Tel: 0370 333 1181 GUIDE Directions: M6 Junction 36. Follow brown Newby Bridge. Email: Postcode: LA9 4BH www.kankku.co.uk Email: [email protected] signs Lake District Peninsulas then Holker Hall. [email protected] Postcode: LA12 8AS Tel: 01539 722975 www.english-heritage.org.uk Postcode: LA11 7PL KIDS GO www.chocolatefactoryhawkshead.co.uk Tel: 015395 30153 Email: [email protected] 2 FOR 1 Tel: 015395 58328 FREE Email: [email protected] GREAT DAYS OUT 2020 Email: [email protected] www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk www.holker.co.uk www.lakesaquarium.co.uk Grid Ref: F9 YW T B Grid Ref: E9 YWRCBD Grid Ref: H2/F3 YRCB 4 Grid Ref: F12 WRT BD4 Grid Ref: F10 Y WRCbD Grid Ref: G10 WRCT B ED

02 08 14 20 Lakeside & 26 32 Allan Cliffhanger Rooms English Heritage As Honister & No1 Ranked Escape Room Railway Bank in the South Lakes seenTV! on Mine Eskdale Railway Enjoy a nostalgic journey on this standard Once home to founder Canon Experience Nestled in the South Lakes, Stott Park The highest, coolest inside and outside The oldest and longest narrow gauge steam gauge railway - as passengers have travelled Rawnsley, this isn’t a typical National Trust Bobbin Mill produced millions of bobbins mountain adventure in the Lake District. Mine railway in the Lake District. Hop in one of our Fun, exciting, challenging, an unforgettable since 1869. open or closed carriages as you travel seven experience. Bring a picnic; help yourself to experience! The Lakes indoor adventure game for the weaving industry and is still fully Tours, Climb the Mine, Via Ferrata Classic Steam locomotives haul 1950's carriages miles from the coast to the mountains taking a cup of tea; watch red squirrels as you read for 2-6 players and all ages, you are immersed operational today. and Extreme, Infi nity Bridge, Sky High Café, along the 3.5 mile track of this former in the spectacular views. Free Wi-Fi, free app, by the fi re or walk the woodlands; or paint in a themed room with the objective of Abbey was one of the richest Abbeys Shop. Save money with all day pass. 24/7 branch line to the southern on-site museum, cafés and gift shops. All of and draw. completing the mission within 60 minutes. in . See the famous gold crozier on online reservations. Booking recommended in tip of Windermere. our stations link to a variety of walks in the Open: 15 February - 1 November 10:30 - display and wander around the beautiful ruins. peak season. Similar to the Crystal Maze TV Show but valley. Green Tourism Silver Award, Green 17:00. See website for winter opening times. without the physical challenges. Open: See website for full details. Open: Daily 09:00 - 17:00, all year. Open: 28 March - 1 November 2020, 7 days a week. at Heart Silver Award Town: Open: All year attraction, daytime and Towns: Near Newby Bridge Check with us in January. & -in-Furness Town: Near Keswick Town: Haverthwaite Open: Please refer to timetable for train Directions: In the centre of Grasmere. evening. Pre-booking required. times. Main season runs March - October. 10 minute walk up the hill from the Inn at Town: Lakeland Village, near Directions: Please visit website. Directions: From Keswick follow B5289 Directions: M6 Junction 36, A590 to Haverthwaite near Newby Bridge. Lakeside Town: Ravenglass Grasmere. Directions: Just off the A590, close to Newby Postcodes: : LA12 8AX, signed or from is at the southern tip of Windermere. Directions: J36 follow A590 Western Lake Postcode: LA22 9QB Bridge and next to the Lakeland Motor : LA13 0PJ B5289 signed . We are at the Tel: 0370 333 1181 very top. Alternatively take the Stagecoach Postcode: LA12 8AL District brown signs. Central Lakes via Tel: 015394 35143 Museum. . Email: [email protected] Rambler bus service 77 when in season. Tel: 015395 31594 Email: [email protected] Postcode: LA12 8PX Postcode: CA18 1SW www.english-heritage.org.uk Postcode: CA12 5XN Email: [email protected] www.nationaltrust.org.uk/allan-bank-and- Tel: 01229 846727 Tel: 017687 77230 Tel: 01229 717171 grasmere KIDS GO www.lakesiderailway.co.uk Email: [email protected] it's all on Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] FREE #theplacetobe www.cliffhangerrooms.co.uk honister.com www.honister.com www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk

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Blackwell, The 03 Conishead Priory 09 Go Ape 15 Keswick Launch 21 Laurel & Hardy 27 Rheged 33 Arts & Crafts House & Buddhist Temple & Forests on Museum Centre The multi-award winning forest adventure set Discover the most beautiful house in the Inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Gothic Keswick Launch offers 50 minute trips around Join us as we tell the story of the little boy Rheged is where the arts meet good food, high up in the canopy. Enjoy 2 to 3 hours in beautiful Derwentwater. Hop on and off as family and fun, under the largest grass Lake District. Loved by visitors for its relaxed mansion, Café, Gift and Book shop. Gardens the Grizedale and Whinlatter trees, tackling from who went on to be one of the atmosphere, Arts & Crafts detail, Tea Room, and woodland walks to Bay. Free you like, to walk around the lake or climb most famous comedians in the world. Films roof for miles around. We're an all weather Zip Wires, Tarzan Swings, Rope Ladders and the mountains. destination with a two-screen cinema, indoor lake views and terraces. 15 minute guided meditations daily at 12:30 and a variety of obstacles and crossings. show all day. See costumes from the fi lms, 14:00. Guided tour at 14:30 on Weekends and Rowing boats and self-drive motor boats are personal items and the largest collection of and outdoor play, 3 cafes, family activities, Visit the website for details of changing 10% off TreeTop Challenge and Forest exhibitions, events and family activities Bank Holidays. Meditation courses, school and available to hire. Private launch hire on offer Laurel and Hardy memorabilia in the world. shops, foodhall and a gallery. group visits. Free parking and admission. Segway with the code CT2020. for special occasions. Free parking and entry. throughout the year. Excludes Saturdays. Open: Easter - November: 7 days a week, Open: Temple, Café & Shop: Daily 11:00 - 17:00. Open: Sailing daily from 10:30 - dusk. 10:00 - 17:00. Please call to confi rm during Open: Café: 08:30 - 20:30, Open: Daily Open: Please check our website for 10:30 - 17:00 Summer. Grounds: Dawn to dusk. See website or phone for details and the winter months. Shops: 10:00 - 17:30, Centre: 10:00 - 17:30, opening times: www.goape.co.uk. 10:30 - 16:00 Winter. Closed during Buddhist Festivals - winter sailings. Town: Ulverston except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Towns: Near Hawkshead & near See website for Christmas and winter closures. see website. Town: Keswick Directions: J36 off the M6, A590 Ulverston, Town: Penrith Town: Bowness-on-Windermere Town: Ulverston Directions: Grizedale - signed from Directions: Follow the brown signs from the fi nd us on Brogden Street, behind the Directions: Just off the M6 (J40) at Penrith. Directions: 2 miles south of Ulverston Hawkshead or Haverthwaite (A590). town centre to the lake side. Coronation Hall. Directions: 1.5 miles south of Bowness Whinlatter - signed from Braithwaite Postcode: CA11 0DQ on the B5360, just off the A5074. on A5087 Coast Road. Postcode: CA12 5DJ off the A66. Postcode: LA12 9SY Tel: 01768 868000 Free visitor car park. Postcode: LA12 9QQ Tel: 017687 72263 Postcodes: Grizedale: LA22 0QJ Tel: 01229 582292 Email: [email protected] Postcode: LA23 3JT Tel: 01229 584029 Whinlatter: CA12 5TW Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.rheged.com Tel: 015394 46139 Email: [email protected] Tel: 0845 519 3102 www.keswick-launch.co.uk www.laurel-and-hardy.co.uk KIDS GO Email: [email protected] www.manjushri.org Email: [email protected] FREE visitlakedistrict.com www.blackwell.org.uk www.goape.co.uk Grid Ref: F10 YWRD Grid Ref: E12 WRCd(gardens only) TDE Grid Ref: E10/D6 YWRCB Grid Ref: D7 YWRCdB Grid Ref: E11 Y WRdD Grid Ref: G6  WRCBD

Brantwood 04 Cumbria 10 Grizedale & 16 Keswick 22 28 Rookin House 34 's Home Museum Gardens & Kitchen Equestrian & Activity Centre Cover v6.indd 1 21/11/2019 09:33 Crystal Whinlatter Forests , a 250 acre estate, offers a Only manufacturer of luxury crystal stemware • Waymarked walking and biking trails Telling the story of Keswick and its surrounding Stunning family home with exceptional In the heart of the Lake District near Keswick, fascinating insight into John Ruskin’s life. in the UK - supplier to Royal families, • Visitor Centre and café area. The Museum is a great day out for Elizabethan interiors containing the fi nest we offer something for everyone. We have The house sits amongst mountainside British Embassies, Bentley, James Bond & • Adventure playgrounds families as your ticket includes trails, explorer furniture, clocks and paintings. Explore junior Quad Bikes for children 7-15 years gardens and is fi lled with fi ne paintings and Downton Abbey. Glass blowing experiences • Go Ape Tree Top Adventure packs and activities to help you to enjoy your fascinating artefacts linking the Hall to the and adult escorted Quad Treks for 16+ years, Duke of Wellington and marvel at the world's Ruskin’s personal treasures. The Terrace, with Sat-Wed. 8yrs+,15 minutes to full-day. Watch • Bike hire visit. Super Café overlooking the play-park. Horse Riding lessons and Pony Trekking plus oldest topiary gardens before visiting the its creative menu and stunning views over crystal being blown & cut using traditional • Tramper Hire (Whinlatter) TICKETS VALID FOR RETURN VISITS many other activities including Clay Pigeon gift shop and Levens Kitchen for delicious , marries heritage with casual techniques. Factory Shop, 45% off. Open: Forests: open all year. Visitor Centres: FOR 12 MONTHS. Shooting, Archery and Go Karting. café culture. refreshments. Free entry. 10:00 - 17:00 (16:00 in winter). Closed 25 - 26 Open: Daily 10:00 - 16:00 from Open: Every day 09:00 - 17:00 except Open: Hall & Gardens: 5 April - 1 October, Open: Mid March to mid November: daily, Open: Glass blowing: 09:00 - 16:00 December plus selected January dates (see 1 February 2020 to 31 December 2020. Christmas week. Booking advisable at all Sunday to Thursday. Gardens & Gift Shop: 10:30 until 17:00. Mid November to mid Monday - Friday. Shop: 09:00 - 17:00 website). Closed: 24 - 27 December 2020 times. 10:00 - 17:00, Hall: 12:00 - 16:00. Kitchen: March: Wednesday - Sunday, 10:30 Monday - Saturday, 10:00 - 16:00 Sunday. Towns: Hawkshead / Braithwaite & 1 January 2021. Town: Troutbeck, near Keswick & Penrith Directions: Grizedale: signed from Hawkshead 19 January - 17 December, Sunday to until 16:00. Experiences: Saturday - Wednesday, all day. Directions: From M6 J40 Penrith take A66 or Haverthwaite (A590). Whinlatter: signed Town: Keswick Thursday 10:00 - 16:00 (17:00 when House & Town: Coniston west towards Keswick. Turn left onto A5091. Town: Ulverston from Braithwaite off the A66. Directions: We are 5 minutes walk from the Gardens open). Directions: Off B5285 signposted from We are 1.25 miles down the road on the right Directions: Opposite Booths Supermarket Postcodes: LA22 0QJ / CA12 5TW centre of Keswick, located on the edge of Hawkshead and Coniston. Via bus Town: Near Kendal on a sharp left hand bend. just off the A590 in Ulverston. Tel: Grizedale: 0300 067 4495 Fitz Park on Station Road. connecting with boats at Coniston Jetty. Directions: 5 miles south of Kendal on A6. Postcode: LA12 7LB Whinlatter: 01768 778469 Postcode: CA12 4NF Postcode: CA11 0SS Postcode: LA21 8AD M6 Junction 36. Tel: 01229 584 400 Email: [email protected], Tel: 017687 73263 Tel: 017684 83561 KIDS GO Tel: 015394 41396 Postcode: LA8 0PD Email: [email protected] [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] FREE Email: [email protected] www.forestryengland.uk/grizedale Tel: 015395 60321 [email protected] www.cumbriacrystal.com www.keswickmuseum.org.uk www.brantwood.org.uk www.forestryengland.uk/whinlatter Email: [email protected] www.rookinhouse.co.uk YWRb4 Grid Ref: E10 YWCdT BD4 Grid Ref: E11 YRCdB Grid Ref: E10/D6 YWRCBD Grid Ref: D6  RCB www.levenshall.co.uk Grid Ref: G11 YWR4 Grid Ref: F6

Natural Mineral Water on 05 Cyclewise Whinlatter 11 Hadrian's Wall 17 Lakeland Motor 23 Lowther Castle 29 Senhouse 35 Sourced from the rolling hills of Cumbria Windermere Bike Hire & Shop Visitor Information Centre Museum & Gardens Roman Museum - Lanercost Tea Room Lots of fascinating stories to entertain all ages. Experience a taste of the Lake District at Ready to take your adventure off road? Award winning Lowther Castle: a jewel in the Discover the Romans in the beautiful Brockhole... explore our beautiful gardens Mountain biking and E-biking at one of The ideal starting point to your journey Over 115 years of road transport heritage, Lake District’s crown. Fabulous Gothic ruin, in 's Naval Reserve with lakeshore views, relax in our new cafe and the UK's leading trail centres is the perfect along Hadrian's Wall, World Heritage Site. the Campbell Bluebird Exhibition, IoM TT 130 acres of ancient gardens, highly visual Battery. Explore the internationally signifi cant savour delicious locally sourced food, enjoy Tribute and the Leven Valley Heritage Centre. Story of Lowther exhibition, one of the UK’s collection of Roman and Celtic fi nds challenge. Expect fl owing singletrack, fun Collect your FREE map and information a day of activities from kayaking to archery Recreated shop window displays, historic largest adventure playgrounds, Café, Shop, recovered from the fort next to the Museum. descents and stunning views. Call or book on what to do. as well as our unique Crazi Bugz. female clothing collection, gift shop and cycle-hire and trails plus free parking. At the western end of the Hadrian's Wall online to reserve your bike hire. Lanercost Tea Room serving delicious Open: Check www.brockhole.co.uk for Café Ambio. Open: All year round except Christmas Day. World Heritage Site. MTB rentals | Electric bikes | Guides | Skills homemade food. Gift Shop. Bark & Brew, seasonal opening times. Always something new. Summer; 10:00 - 17:00. Winter; 10:00 - 16:00. Open: April to October: every day 10:00 - 17:00. coaching | Repairs | MTB specialist shop canine café - indoor dog friendly seating area. November to March: Friday, Saturday & Sunday Town: Windermere | British Cycling | Bosch E Bike Service. Adjacent to 12th century . Open: Daily (except Christmas Day) from 09:30. Town: Penrith Closing at 16:30 until 4 April then 17:30 to 10:30 - 16:00. Directions: On A591 between Windermere Open: Daily 10:00 - 17:00. Open all year Open: Open daily all year (closed 25 & 26 Directions: From the North, M6 J40, follow 1 November. Town: Maryport and . Arrive by boat with Windermere (except Christmas day, Boxing day & New Year). December) check website for more details. the A66 east then A6 south for 3 miles. From Lake Cruises. Town: Backbarrow the South, M6 J39, Follow the A6 north Directions: On entering Maryport, follow the Town: Near Keswick Town: Lanercost, near Brampton Postcode: LA23 1LJ Directions: Adjacent to the A590 between for 8 miles. brown signs (helmet). Directions: Find us at Whinlatter Forest, Directions: Follow brown tourist signs to Newby Bridge and Haverthwaite. Postcode: CA10 2HH Postcode: CA15 6JD Tel: 015394 46601 4 miles west of Keswick, and signed from Lanercost Priory/Birdoswald Roman Fort from Email: [email protected] Braithwaite off the A66. M6 - J43/A69 J44/A689. Postcode: LA12 8TA Tel: 01931 712192 Tel: 01900 816168 www.brockhole.co.uk Postcode: CA12 5TW Postcode: CA8 2HQ Tel: 015395 30400 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Always a clear, Tel: 017687 78711 Tel: 016977 41267 Email: [email protected] www.lowthercastle.org www.senhousemuseum.co.uk 2 FOR 1 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk refreshing taste. www.cyclewise.co.uk www.lanercosttearoom.co.uk Grid Ref: F9 Y WRCdBbD4 Grid Ref: D6 YRdBE Grid Ref: H2 YWRCdD4 Grid Ref: E11 Y WRCdBb ED Grid Ref: G6 Y RCd4 Grid Ref: B5 YWRT BbD4 · All our bottles are 100% recyclable – even the cap 06 12 18 24 30 36 and label! CBA Events @ Derwent Hill Top & Beatrix Lakeland Mountain Goat Shed 1 Distillery Sightseeing Day Tours · Each bottle contains Graythwaite Museum Potter Gallery Segway Ulverston Experience the views, history & attractions 50%+ UK sourced recycled Please 2019 Cumbria Tourism ‘Experience of the A journey of and pencil discovery, Step into the pages of ’s ‘little Award-winning Segway and Archery Ulverston's Award-Winning Gin Distillery. within this beautiful National Park. On a guided recycle Year’ winner! On the shores of Windermere from its humble beginnings to modern day white books’ at Hill Top; the celebrated experiences, all in this stunning medieval Open to the public. Tour our micro-distillery plastic (rPET) excursion you’ll travel off the beaten track with we’re the Lake District’s only operator production. Secret World War 2 and home of the much loved author, artist and village of , so why not make a day and enjoy a G&T, Gin Tastings, Afternoon your a friendly driver guide. offering qualifi ed and legal 4x4 instruction the home of the world’s largest colour pencil. conservationist. Travel two miles down of it! Offering a variety of Segway G&Tea, Make Your Own Bath Tub Gin · The shrinkwrap on our bottle Travel in small groups or a private luxury and Make Your Own Distilled Gin. on a purpose built sustainable course, Derwent fi ne art retail shop, coffee shop with the road to Hawkshead, where you’ll fi nd experiences from Tasters to Adventure multipacks also contains 50% vehicle stopping along the way to experience Also available for private events. as well as clay pigeon shooting, archery, free wi-fi and art gallery. Beatrix’s original illustrations on display in the Tours for the more experienced. The longest canoeing, paddleboarding, RIB rides, . running Segway tours in the UK, TripAdvisor the best of the Lake District. Open: Thursday - Saturday 12:00 - 19:00. UK sourced recycled plastic Art demonstrations throughout the year. bushcraft, glamping and more. Experience Open: 15 February – 1 November. Hill Top Certifi cate of Excellence 2012 - 2019. Open: Tours depart daily with summer Other days/times by appointment. Open: Daily 09:30 - 17:00. the fun! RIB pickups for activity guests closed Fridays during low season. Open: All year round, any weather activities, & winter schedules. Booking recommended. Town: Ulverston available from anywhere on the lake shore! Check website for details. Check website for times. pre-booking required. Town: Pick-Ups from Windermere Directions: As you enter Ulverston travelling Town: Keswick Open: Every day except Christmas Day Towns: Hill Top: Near Sawrey. Town: Cartmel & surrounding areas, Keswick, York, westwards on the A590, turn left on North Directions: Tourist signposts throughout Manchester & . and Boxing Day. Sunrise to sunset. Beatrix Potter Gallery: Hawkshead Directions: Upon arrival in Cartmel, Lonsdale Road. Keswick, a 5 minute stroll from central car Town: Hawkshead Directions: Please see websites for details. follow the signs to the public car park. Directions: Main Offi ce is in Windermere Postcode: LA12 9AU parks. Pay and Display car park on-site. Postcodes: Hill Top: LA22 0LF Tourist Information Centre. aqua-pura.com Directions: 5 miles (10 minutes’ drive) south Postcode: LA11 6QB Tel: 07794 699913 of Hawkshead towards Newby Bridge Postcode: CA12 5NG Beatrix Potter Gallery: LA22 0NS Postcode: LA23 1AD Tel: Hill Top: 015394 36269 Tel: 01539 261000 Email: [email protected] on the B5285. Postcode: LA12 8AZ Tel: 017687 73626 Tel: 015394 45161 Beatrix Potter Gallery: 015394 36355 Email: [email protected] www.shed1distillery.com Tel: 0333 241 2890 (Monday - Friday 09:00 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Proud to be working in partnership with - 17:00) or 07720 386222 (anytime) Email: [email protected] www.lakelandsegway.co.uk www.derwentart.com www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hill-top www.mountain-goat.com Email: [email protected] Experience www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beatrix-potter- of the Year www.graythwaiteadventure.co.uk gallery YWRCBD Grid Ref: F10 YRdBE Grid Ref: D6 WB Grid Ref: F9/E9 Y WB Grid Ref: F11  WT Bb Grid Ref: F9/D6/G10 Y WRBD4 Grid Ref: E11

PR191001 Cumbria Tourism Attractions Guide Ad 99x210mm.indd 2 04/11/2019 08:48 37 43 49 55 61 62 63 Sizergh The Lake District The World of Beatrix Walby Farm Explore this striking medieval manor which Potter Attraction has been lived in by the same family for over Coast Aquarium Park 750 years. Learn more about the Stricklands Whatever the weather, come and have a Explore an enchanting world where Beatrix Award-winning attraction, with daily farm with a new exhibition in the Tower Basement, great family day out. More than 80 displays Potter’s magical stories are brought to life activities, outdoor adventure play and or book onto a rooftop tour. Spend the rest of mainly local marine life, a Sealab with in three dimensions. Meet and Cumbria's largest indoor play area! Meet of your day discovering the rich gardens, lobster hatchery, a café overlooking the step into Mr McGregor’s garden. With a free the Animals, Sledge Slides, Walby's Wacky countryside walks, wild play trail and modern harbour, a gift shop, a 14-hole crazy golf activity book for kids, a family friendly café Golf, JCB-themed Dig & Play, Trampolines, shop and café. course and 'Shiver me Timbers' play-park. and gift shop, everyone can enjoy a bit of Pedal Go-karts and Baa-rmy Barrel Train. Beatrix Potter magic, whatever the weather! Seasonal Events include Summer Open: House: Open 21 March - 1 Nov, Friend of The Sea Certifi cation 2019. Shenanigans, Pumpkin Picking and Walby’s 12:00 - 16:00 (closed Mondays). Garden, Cumbria Business Environment Network Open: 7 days. Winter Wonderland. café, shop and estate: Open all year apart Gold Award 2019. 10:00 - 17:30 Summer. from Christmas Day. Check website for Open: Every day 10:00 - 17:00. Closed only 10:00 - 16:30 Winter. Open: Daily from 10:00 - 18:00. opening times. on 25th and 26th December. Town: Bowness-on-Windermere Closed: 25 - 26 December & 1 January only. Town: Sizergh, near Kendal Town: Maryport Directions: A591/A592 to Bowness-on- Town: Carlisle Directions: 4.5 miles south of Kendal, Directions: Follow brown tourist signs to Windermere. Situated on Crag Brow. Nearest Directions: East of M6 (J44), follow signs off the A590. Aquarium down on harbour-side. Free parking parking Rayrigg Road Pay and Display car park. for Brampton A689 (East) turn off left to Walby. Postcode: LA8 8DZ normally available. Postcode: LA23 3BX Postcode: CA6 4QL Tel: 015395 60951 Postcode: CA15 8AB Tel: 015394 88444 Tel: 01228 573056 Email: [email protected] Tel: 01900 814774 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sizergh Email: [email protected] www.hop-skip-jump.com www.coastaquarium.co.uk www.walbyfarmpark.co.uk Grid Ref: G10 WRC Grid Ref: B5 Y WRCT BbD4 Grid Ref: F9 YWRCBbD Grid Ref: G2 Y WRC4

Stagecoach 38 The Lake District 44 Theatre by 50 Watersports at 56 Explore the Lakes by bus Wildlife Park the Lake Low Wood Bay Getting around the Lake District by bus is Swinging gibbons, leaping lemurs and Described as ‘Artistically sharp and stunningly Watersports at Low Wood Bay is a great easy, relax, take a break from driving and soaring birds of prey - plenty of action all situated’ (New Statesman), location for getting out on the water, with its explore the tranquil waters and outstanding year round. is perched on the shores of Derwentwater. extensive range of activities and an inspiring scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the meerkat mob, listen to our Each year it stages up to nine of its own setting on Lake Windermere, set against a Choose your zone and enjoy unlimited all-day entertaining keeper talks including tapirs productions of classic, modern and new plays backdrop of the Lakeland . travel with a range of routes available. and lemurs. Watch otter and red panda on its two stages and is known for its friendly Open: 1 April - 31 October, open seven Open: Daily, pick up our 'The Lakes by Bus' feeding, take part in a reptile encounter welcome and the quality of its work. days a week. Please contact to check brochure for timetable information. or watch our bird of prey display. Open: Monday - Saturday: 9:30 - 19:30, availability outside these dates. Town: Kendal and towns throughout Outdoor play, indoor heated soft play and Sunday: 11:00 - 19:30. On non-performance Town: In between Ambleside & Windermere the Lake District cafe. Pre-book a special animal experience. days, the Box Offi ce closes at 18:00. Directions: 3 miles north of Windermere, Directions: Stops and routes across the Open: March - October: 10:00 - 17:00. Town: Keswick 1 mile south of Ambleside. Lakes, use our website or app to plan November - February: 10:00 - 16:00. Directions: From Keswick town centre follow Postcode: LA23 1LP your journey. Town: Near Keswick signs to the Lake. Nearest parking: Lakeside Tel: 015394 39441 Postcode: LA9 6BW Car Park - follow signs for Lake. Directions: 10 minutes from Keswick, A66 Email: watersports.lowwood@englishlakes. Tel: 01539 722143 towards Cockermouth, then right on to Postcode: CA12 5DJ co.uk Email: cumbrianorthlancs.enquiries@ B5291. Follow brown signs. Tel: 017687 74411 www.englishlakes.co.uk/watersports stagecoachbus.com Postcode: CA12 4RD Email: [email protected] www.stagecoachbus.com/thelakes Tel: 017687 76239 www.theatrebythelake.com Email: [email protected] www.lakedistrictwildlifepark.com Y WCdT BbD4 Grid Ref: G10 YWRCBD Grid Ref: D5 Y WRBbD Grid Ref: D6 RCBb Grid Ref: F9

Steam Yacht 39 The Lakeland 45 Townend 51 Windermere 57 Gondola Climbing Centre A Lakeland farmhouse near Windermere Boat Hire brimming with character. Home to the Browne Experience the nostalgia of a steam-driven We are one of the UK's largest indoor aerial family for 400 years, Townend is full of Hire Boats on Lake Windermere... cruise on Coniston Water as enjoyed by the adventure Centre's, offering climbing and aerial intricately carved furniture, quirky objects and We have three sizes of Self-Drive Victorians. Watch the steam engine in action activities for all the family (5 years+). fascinating stories waiting to be uncovered. Boats for up to 10 people. at close quarters, and listen to the crew's Our award-winning Centre incorporates Kendal Experience life in the 1700s and spend time in All information is available on our website commentary on Gondola's long history on Wall (tallest wall in the country), awesome the quaint cottage garden. Bookings can be made on-line. the lake and her association with Swallows bouldering rooms, CrazyClimb and Skyline Open: 14 March - 1 November, Wednesday and Amazons. indoor via ferrata. Café, shop, free parking. Open: Open all year, check the site - Sunday, 13:00 - 17:00. Guided tours only Open: Cruises start from Coniston Pier from Pre-booking recommended. for details. at 11:00 - 12:00. 10:45, daily from 27 March until 1 November. Open: Monday to Friday 10:00 - 22:00. Town: Bowness-on-Windermere Town: Troutbeck, near Windermere Town: Coniston Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays: Directions: Follow A592 Turn left on to Directions: 2.5 miles north of Windermere. Directions: A593 from Ambleside. Turn left 10:00 - 18:00. Glebe Road. Follow brown signs from A591 or A592. after petrol station if travelling south through Town: Kendal Postcode: LA23 3HE Postcode: LA23 1LB Coniston village. Pier located at the end of Directions: 1 mile north of Kendal town Tel: 07957 862277 Tel: 015394 32628 Lake Road. centre on the A6 ( Road), follow brown Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Postcode: LA21 8AN signs onto the Lake District Business Park. www.windermere-boat-hire.co.uk Tel: 015394 32733 Postcode: LA9 6NH www.nationaltrust.org.uk/townend Email: [email protected] Tel: 01539 721766 KIDS GO www.nationaltrust.org.uk/steam-yacht- Email: [email protected] FREE gondola www.kendalwall.co.uk

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Swarthmoor 40 The Lakes 46 Treetop Trek 52 Wordsworth 58 Key to symbols 0 Miles 5 10 NORTHUMBERLAND Hall Distillery & Treetop Nets Grasmere 0 Kilometres 8 16 #theplacetobe CT_Attractions_Guide_99mm_X_210mm_2020.indd 1 17/09/20191 16:09:45 Walk through the entrance at Experience the excitement of England’s Treetop Trek: Swing and climb through Reopening for 2020. Immerse yourself in 1 Attraction listing number Hall, step back in time and experience largest whisky distillery. Get behind-the- the woodland canopy on our super aerial the unique atmosphere of , Gretna Green ALL (approximate location) Longtown B6318 HADRIAN’S W a slower pace of life. Discover a saga of scenes on a tour and taste their award- challenges then race down the 250m triple the Grasmere home of poet William 13 17 passion, love and adventure. Experience winning spirits. Peruse the shop for their zip wire! Ages 5+ with adult supervision. Wordsworth. Wander through the Y Open all year A6071 Lanercost Gilsland Garden-Orchard Wordsworth called ‘the a glimpse into life in this 16th century country entire range plus giftware from local makers. Treetop Nets: Scramble, bounce and  Tickets can be bought online house where the tradition of hospitality and A warm welcome is extended in The Bistro for loveliest spot that man hath ever found’. BRAMPTON 2

slide your way through the amazing nets A7 Uncover Wordsworth’s radical and creative BOWNESS-ON- welcome lives on. coffee, lunch, afternoon tea or supper. suspended high in the trees on this unique W Wet weather attraction 55 life story in the Museum and enjoy SOLWAY TALKIN Open: 17 February - 1 November, 7 days Open: Tours: 10:00 - 18:00, treetop adventure! No experience necessary. 44 breathtaking views of Grasmere Vale. R Refreshments available h a week from 10:30 - 16:30, except the last Bistro: 11:00 - 21:00. Fun for the whole family from 3 years+. B5307 A69 Open: Check our website for details. t CARLISLE 43 Thursday in the month 13:30 - 16:30. Seasonal opening hours may apply. Open: Daily - all year round. C Attraction particularly r Town: Grasmere i A689 Town: Ulverston Town: , near Bassenthwaite Pre-booking strongly recommended. suitable for children B5302 13•53 3 Directions: South of Grasmere village, F Directions: Come to Ulverston on the A590 Directions: Turn off A66 at Bassenthwaite Town: Windermere d 42 N on the A591 Kendal to Keswick road. Dogs welcome through- and follow the brown signs, 25 minutes from Lake onto B5291. At Ouse Bridge carry Directions: Located at Brockhole, just off the out the whole attraction* Postcode: LA22 9SH y Dalston Junction 36 of the M6. straight on. Distillery is on the right after 400m. M6 A591 between Ambleside and Windermere. o Tel: 015394 35544 T On a rail route a S ALSTON Postcode: LA12 0JQ Postcode: CA13 9SJ Postcode: LA23 1LJ B5301 S 4 Email: [email protected] E Tel: 01229 583204 Tel: 017687 88850 B w B5300 T Tel: 015394 47186 On a bus route TL r E- A686 www.wordsworth.org.uk l A595 CA Nenthead Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] RL Email: [email protected] IS b Accessible by boat L o E A6 R t www.swarthmoorhall.co.uk www.lakesdistillery.com A www.treetoptrek.co.uk IL E W Electric Bike charge point S 35•43 A Y Melmerby Hesket h D Majority of property A591 48 WR T Grid Ref: E12 Y WRBD4 Grid Ref: D6 Y WRCBb Grid Ref: F9 WRCBD4 MARYPORT Newmarket 5 Grid Ref: E8 accessible to all wheelchair A595 Langwathby COUNTY users 44 41 DURHAM ARRIVE BY RAIL, Embleton Bassenthwaite 46 41 47 53 59 The Beacon Museum The Puzzling Tullie House 4 Majority of property COCKERMOUTH 59 PENRITH Wordsworth BASSENTH- Rheged 40 accessible to wheelchair W A I T E L A K E 12•22•30 Troutbeck History, Science & Heritage Museum & Art Gallery 33 P 6 Place House & Garden users travelling with a helper 15•16 47•50•61 A66 CRUISE BY BOAT 11 34 The Beacon Museum delivers on variety, Discover, explore and enjoy award winning A puzzling world of optical illusions: Balls Poet was born 250 years 29 Braithwaite KESWICK e with an evolving yearly exhibitions programme. roll uphill in the antigravity room, grow and Tullie House, where historic collections, ago in this extraordinary family home. Today, 54 Railway Portinscale 21 Situated on 's Georgian harbourside, shrink in the Ames Room, images that contemporary art and family fun are brought costumed servants and knowledgeable DERWENT- APPLEBY-IN- the iconic harbour panorama is a perfect together in one impressive museum and art WATERHEAD, JUST A SHORT BUS RIDE FROM National Park Boundaries 41•61 CRUMMOCK n move, straight lines that bend, a hologram 21st-century guides share tales of happiness WATER introduction to the history of West Cumbria. gallery. There are four fantastic galleries to WATER 7 gallery and interactive exhibits, images and and heartbreak, while an audio tour reveals WINDERMERE TRAIN STATION Line of Hadrian’s Wall WHITEHAVEN B o r r o w d a l e A66 There are four fl oors of interactive exhibits visit from fi ne art to interactive fun, so there’s structures that’ll fool your eyes and brains. secrets from the house’s past. Hands-on Ennerdale Bridge HONISTER n to explore. BUTTER- 54 SHAP

Be amazed! something for everyone! rooms, special anniversary exhibition, ENNERDALE PASS B5259 A591 Brough Open: All year 10:00 - 16:30, Tuesday to Open: High Season: 1 April - 31 October Tourist Information Centres Moor WATER 20 HAWESWATER Open: 11:00 - 17:30 (17:00 winter). School award-winning garden – and great scones. 39 i Saturday. 11:00 - 16:00, Sunday. Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 17:00, Sunday E n n e r d a l e W a s d a l e holidays 10:00 - 17:30. Closed Mondays Open: 15 February - 8 November, 11:00 - Open all year (possible limited G r e a t B6260 Closed: Monday except during holidays. 11:00 - 17:00. Low Season: 1 November Egremont in winter, & closed weekdays in January. KIRKBY n 17:00 (last entry 16:00). Closed Fridays. opening during winter months) L a n g d a l e GRASMERE PASS Orton 8

Town: Whitehaven - 31 March Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 16:00, KIRKSTONE S Town: Keswick Town: Cockermouth 2•42•58 STEPHEN Directions: Follow the A595 to Whitehaven, Sunday 12:00 - 16:00. Seasonal Beckermet WASTWATER GRASMERE 61•63 A6 38 A685 Directions: In Museum Square which comes Directions: On Main Street. Parking, not RYDAL e then follow the brown signs to the Museum Town: Carlisle Nether WATER AMBLESIDE to the Harbourside. off Keswick Main Street next to ‘Blacks'. National Trust, Wakefi eld Road (CA13 0HR) The Lake District, Cumbria is easily accessible by rail and Visitor Information Points Directions: Situated in the city centre, we E s k d a l e 56 51 Postcode: CA12 5DZ or town centre. HARDKNOTT PASS 60 T h e s Postcode: CA28 7LY Gosforth WRYNOSE are a 5 minute walk from Castle car park and boasts 123 miles of stunning track, which can whisk 32 PASS 7•18 5 1•30 Tel: 01768 775102 Postcode: CA13 9RX H o w g i l l s 9 Tel: 01946 592302 a 10 minute walk from Carlisle train station. KIDS GO Kids go free: Offer Eskdale Green 52

HAWKSHEAD I IWINDERMEREI I I I you into the heart of the Lakes or along our lesser-explored I I B6259 I I Email: [email protected] Tel: 01900 820884 (infoline) FREE 62 I includes free entrance IStaveley Email: [email protected] Postcode: CA3 8TP 18 A683 32 CONISTON 39 I I or 01900 824805 (offi ce) coastline a lot quicker than you think. Bowness I www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk www.puzzlingplace.co.uk KIDS GO for 1 child (under 16) CONISTON Sawrey I Tel: 01228 618718 RAVENGLASS Muncaster I Email: [email protected] WATER 4 A5074 49•63 I per full paying adult on 3 I 37 Email: [email protected] FREE KI ENDAL 15•16 Grizedale 57 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wordsworth-house production of this guide D u d d o n L y t h S www.tulliehouse.co.uk GETTING HERE BY RAIL* WINDERMERE 30•31 A684 10 V a l l e y V a l l e y Grid Ref: A7 YWRC T BbD4 Grid Ref: D6 YWdB Grid Ref: F3 YWRC T BD4 Grid Ref: C6 WRCB Broughton-in- 6•14 38•45 2 for 1: Offer includes 25•26•63 37 You can reach Windermere in just 3hrs from London and only 2 FOR 1 Furness 8•23 free entrance for 1 41 NEWBY BRIDGE 2hrs from Liverpool and Manchester. Carlisle is only 1hr from 26 42 48 54 60 adult or child (lowest 28 The Grasmere priced ticket goes free) on A595 Haverthwaite The Watermill Ullswater Wray Edinburgh, or 1.5hrs from Glasgow and Newcastle. 36 11 ® production of this guide A65 Gingerbread Shop & Tearoom, Little Salkeld A590 ‘Steamers’ Castle ULVERSTON CARTMEL ® 24 Visit the unique Grasmere Gingerbread Shop 18th century watermill milling British, onboard our heritage vessels (dating Topped with turrets and towers, this Victorian * VisitEngland GETTING AROUND BY RAIL 10•27•36 19 GRANGE- and soak up the historic atmosphere with staff organic/biodynamic, stoneground fl ours. castle sits on Windermere’s tranquil western Quality Assured 40 S back to 1877) and enjoy iconic mountain OVER-SANDS Burton in traditional Victorian costume. This quaint Tearoom serving locally-sourced/organic, shore. Come by boat for a family adventure; 9 views which have inspired many artists, such Once you’re here, the Lakes Line can take you to Visitor Attraction I Flookburgh Dalton-in-FurnessI Ingleton 17th century cottage is the ONLY place in the homemade produce and a mill shop selling as William Wordsworth. Our award-winning little ones can explore the Peter Rabbit 12 world where you can buy the delicious, iconic Windermere in 20 mins. The can take you to 14 a range of our fl ours, oat products, organic cruises link to some of the most famous Adventure rooms, dress up, build a castle or Green 35 freshly baked Grasmere Gingerbread® invented produce and giftware. burn off energy in our outdoor play trail. walking routes in the Lake District, including foodie heaven within an hour and the Cumbria Coastal Line & Environmental in 1854 by Sarah Nelson. Open: From 23 January, 10:30 - 16:00, the . Excellent facilities include BARROW-IN- Open: 15 February - 27 March, 10:00 - 16:00. A6 Accreditations M6 Open: Everyday 9:15 - 17:30. last service 15:30. Closed Wednesdays. free Wi-Fi, free app, gift shops and light stretches on for miles over a leisurely 2 hrs 20 mins. FURNESS 28 March - 1 November, 10:00 - 17:00. 34 (Shorter hours in winter time - check website). Town: Near Penrith refreshments. 7 November - 20 December, weekends only, Experience Cumbria Tourism 13 Closed: Good Friday & Christmas Eve/Day/ of the Year Open: All year (except Christmas Eve & Day). 10:00 - 16:00. MORECAMBE LANCASTER Boxing Day. Directions: 6 miles from Penrith junction 40, PLAN YOUR TRIP AT GOLAKES.CO.UK/TRAVEL Award Winners 2019 follow A686 to Langwathby then turn left, Please refer to timetable. Town: Ambleside A B C D E F G H J K L Town: Grasmere 1.5 miles. Towns: Pooley Bridge & Glenridding Directions: 3.5 miles south-west of Directions: Find us in the centre of Grasmere Published by Cumbria Tourism, the offi cial Tourist *Please note many Attractions featured in this leafl et allow Guide Dogs even though Postcode: CA10 1NN Directions: North Pier: 5 minutes from M6 Ambleside on the B5286, 3 miles north-east Village between St. Oswald's Church and The of Hawkshead on the B5286. Board for Cumbria. www.visitlakedistrict.com a dog symbol isn’t shown. If a particular facility or service is essential to your visit, Wordsworth Hotel. Tel: 01768 881523 J40. SatNav CA10 2NN (Pooley Bridge). South Pier: 20 minutes from central Lakes. Postcode: LA22 0JA Photo Credits: Main image - , it is advisable to confi rm its availability direct with the attraction prior to visiting. Postcode: LA22 9SW Email: organicfl [email protected] KIDS GO FREE SatNav CA11 0US (Glenridding). www.organicmill.co.uk Tel: 015394 33250 Alpacas at Lake District Wildlife Park by Vicky Jennings, Entries in this leafl et have been paid for and details supplied by individual advertisers. Tel: 015394 35428 Postcodes: See above 2 FOR 1 Email: [email protected] (Imagen Photography), children playing in Whilst every effort is made to ensure that information is correct at the time of going Email: [email protected] Tel: 017684 82229 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wray-castle Whinlatter Forest - Forestry England. to print, details may change. Cumbria Tourism accepts no responsibility for changes, www.grasmeregingerbread.co.uk Email: [email protected] *All times are approximate and based on the fastest route. Actual travel times may vary. Produced by www.thedesignworks.co.uk. Printed on www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk thelakedistrict errors or omissions or for the inconvenience arising therefrom. 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