Derwentwater
Derwentwater, at 3 miles long, 1 mile wide and 72 feet deep, is fed by the River Derwent catchment area in the high fells at the head of Borrowdale, and has a long historical and literary background.
The Lake is … Read more »
Dove Cottage, Grasmere
William Wordswoth’s first family home is the only place in the world to see his personal belongings.
Here Wordsworth wrote some of the greatest poetry in the English language and Dorothy his sister kept her famous ‘Grasmere Journal’, now on … Read more »
Fell Foot Park, Newby Bridge
Lake shore country park with stunning mountain views
Situated at the very southern tip of Lake Windermere, Fell Foot Park is a great, family friendly location to play, explore and relax. Sweeping lawns offer plenty of space for games, picnics … Read more »
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
Grizedale Forest Park
Grizedale Forest Park nestles in the heart of the Lake District between lakes Windermere and Coniston. Activities range from gentle walks to swinging through the trees at ‘GoApe’, enjoying a leisurely meal in the ‘Café in the Forest’ and exhilarating … Read more »
Hard Knott Pass and Roman Fort
Fantastic mountain pass with very steep 1 in 3 gradients (not for the faint hearted!). At the top of pass is the remote and dramatically sited Roman fort which was founded under Hadrian’s rule in the 2nd century.
This amazing … Read more »
Hawk and Owl Centre
The Hawk & Owl Centre are located within the gardens of Muncaster Castle.
The Centre offers a memorable part of a great family day out in Cumbria whilst you’re at Muncaster.
The centre compromises a bird collection, together with a … Read more »
Hawkshead Village
Wander around Hawkshead with its beautiful old buildings, churches, and rich history. The village has lots of connections with the poet William Wordsworth and children’s author Beatrix Potter. Lots of cafés & tea-rooms and 4 pubs too.
The stunning countryside … Read more »
Hill Top – The Home of Beatrix Potter
Enjoy the tale of Beatrix Potter by visiting Hill Top. Full of her favourite things, this house appears as if Beatrix had just stepped out for a walk. Every room contains a reference to a picture in a ‘tale’.
The … Read more »
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 »