Man admiring the view from Orrest Head

Orrest Head, Windermere

One of the best views in the Lake District for such a short walk.

It was the view from Orrest Head that 1st inspired the great guidebook author and illustrator Alfred Wainwright. On his 1st trip to the Lake Read more »

Swinging through Grizedale Forest wtih Go Ape

Go Ape, Grizedale Forrest

Brilliant adventure centre located between Coniston and Hawkshead.

Swinging through the canopy, wiping out at the bottom of zip wires and going on an and a tree top adventure brings people together like nothing else.

Fly 200 metres across the

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Holehird Gardens, Windermere

Holehird Gardens, Windermere

The 17 acre hillside gardens at Holehird include a great variety of planting – specimen trees and shrubs, extensive rock and heather gardens, a walled garden, alpine houses and herbaceous borders.

Featured in many prestigious garden magazines, this Lakeland Horticultural … Read more »

Holker Hall and Gardens

Holker Hall and Gardens

Holker Hall is the home of Lord and Lady Cavendish and is 1 of the best-loved stately homes in Britain and is just a short walk from Bridgelands Cottage and Carree Cottage.

Many of our guests have said that Holker … Read more »

Cartmel Races finish line

Cartmel Racecourse

Cartmel racecourse has the 3rd highest average attendance of any race meeting in the UK (after Ascot and Aintree) yet it is 1 of the smallest race courses in Britain.

People travel from near and far for this great social … Read more »

View of Tarn Hows

Tarn Hows

Majestic views and peaceful walks in beautiful countryside

Stunning Tarn Hows offers an accessible circular (1¾ miles) walk through beautiful countryside with majestic mountain views. A great place to walk and picnic where you’ll find rare breed Belted Galloway cattle … Read more »

Cartmel Priory

Cartmel Priory

12th century priory escaped destruction during the Dissolution of Henry VIII and remains one of the finest ecclesiastical buildings in the north of England.

Hundreds of years ago, monastic visitors, pilgrims and other travellers having just crossed the Morecambe Bay … Read more »

Sign post at Brockhole visitor centre

Brockhole – The Lake District Visitor Centre

Large indoor and outdoor attraction and the official Lake District Visitor Centre.

A great day out and it’s FREE!

Overlooking Lake Windermere, enjoy the gardens, café, Treetop Trek, events, attractions and something for everyone come rain or shine!

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The World of Beatrix Potter attraction

The World of Beatrix Potter

A magical experience for the whole family, this award-winning attraction brings Beatrix Potter’s classic tales vividly to life.

Take a walk through an indoor recreation of the Lakeland countryside, visiting Peter Rabbit and all his friends on the way.

Europe’s … Read more »

Lakes Aquarium at Lakeside

Lakes Aquarium, Lakeside

The Lakes Aquarium is located in the village of Lakeside on the southern shore of Lake Windermere and is one of the docking points of Windermere Lakes Cruises, Steamers and the Lakeside & Haverthwaite steam Railway.

Explore the Lakes of … Read more »