Tel: 0118 971 4700
Cartmel Priory
Cartmel
Cumbria
LA11 6QB
United Kingdom
Tel: 01539 536536
The magnificent priory church of St. Mary and St. Michael overlooks one the most enchanting of Lakeland villages, with its charming array of genuine old world buildings. The famous Cartmel racecourse is situated close to the centre of the village. The Priory is open every day except during services. Guided tours are available on Wednesdays in the summer.
Cartmel
Cumbria
LA11 6QB
United Kingdom
Tel: 01539 536536
The magnificent priory church of St. Mary and St. Michael overlooks one the most enchanting of Lakeland villages, with its charming array of genuine old world buildings. The famous Cartmel racecourse is situated close to the centre of the village. The Priory is open every day except during services. Guided tours are available on Wednesdays in the summer.
Dove Cottage, Wordsworth Museum & Art Gallery
Grasmere
Cumbria
LA22 9SH
United Kingdom
Tel: 01539 435544
Dove Cottage was the home of Romantic poet William Wordsworth between 1799 and 1808. The cottage has been beautifully preserved and visitors can explore the fascinating nooks and crannies with a guided tour. The award-winning museum features a unique collection of manuscripts, books and paintings pertaining to Wordsworth’s life and works, and the enchanting garden is open when the weather permits. In addition, there are special exhibitions at the museum throughout the year.
Grasmere
Cumbria
LA22 9SH
United Kingdom
Tel: 01539 435544
Dove Cottage was the home of Romantic poet William Wordsworth between 1799 and 1808. The cottage has been beautifully preserved and visitors can explore the fascinating nooks and crannies with a guided tour. The award-winning museum features a unique collection of manuscripts, books and paintings pertaining to Wordsworth’s life and works, and the enchanting garden is open when the weather permits. In addition, there are special exhibitions at the museum throughout the year.
Eskdale Mill
Boot
Holmbrook
Cumbria
CA19 1TG
United Kingdom
Tel: 01946 723335
Eskdale Mill dates from 1578, and is one of only a very few remaining two-wheel water corn mills in existence, despite the fact that milling in Eskdale has been a feature of this picturesque region since the 12th century. Visitors can learn about life in Cumbria, its industry and its people through fascinating exhibitions, including a description of the milling process and how the wooden machinery’s unique workings operate.
Boot
Holmbrook
Cumbria
CA19 1TG
United Kingdom
Tel: 01946 723335
Eskdale Mill dates from 1578, and is one of only a very few remaining two-wheel water corn mills in existence, despite the fact that milling in Eskdale has been a feature of this picturesque region since the 12th century. Visitors can learn about life in Cumbria, its industry and its people through fascinating exhibitions, including a description of the milling process and how the wooden machinery’s unique workings operate.
Holker Hall & Gardens
Cark-in-Cartmel
Grange-over-Sands
Cumbria
LA11 7PL
United Kingdom
Tel: 01539 558328
Holker Hall is one of Cumbria's most impressive stately homes’ located close to Morecambe Bay. It is owned by Lord & Lady Cavendish and their family, and has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The 25 acres of award-winning gardens are considered amongst the best in the world.
Cark-in-Cartmel
Grange-over-Sands
Cumbria
LA11 7PL
United Kingdom
Tel: 01539 558328
Holker Hall is one of Cumbria's most impressive stately homes’ located close to Morecambe Bay. It is owned by Lord & Lady Cavendish and their family, and has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The 25 acres of award-winning gardens are considered amongst the best in the world.
Lake District
Cumbria
United Kingdom
The Lake District is what draws thousands upon thousands of visitors to the county of Cumbria every year. Formed million of years ago by glacial movement, the Lake District National Park contains ribbons of lakes and towering mountains, including Scafell Pike, which is hiked as a third of the Three Peaks Challenge. It is easy to see why so many people are so inspired about this beautiful area.
See our feature on the Lake District
Cumbria
United Kingdom
The Lake District is what draws thousands upon thousands of visitors to the county of Cumbria every year. Formed million of years ago by glacial movement, the Lake District National Park contains ribbons of lakes and towering mountains, including Scafell Pike, which is hiked as a third of the Three Peaks Challenge. It is easy to see why so many people are so inspired about this beautiful area.
See our feature on the Lake District
Lakeland Miniature Village
Coach House
Winder Lane
Flookburgh
Grange-over-Sands
Cumbria
LA11 7LE
United Kingdom
Tel: 01539 558500
Cumbria's only miniature model village can be found just to the south of the Lake District. Here visitors can see the Lakes in miniature in over 140 buildings, faithfully hand crafted using local Coniston slate, including instantly recognisable Lakeland classics such as Beatrix Potter's Hill Top.
Coach House
Winder Lane
Flookburgh
Grange-over-Sands
Cumbria
LA11 7LE
United Kingdom
Tel: 01539 558500
Cumbria's only miniature model village can be found just to the south of the Lake District. Here visitors can see the Lakes in miniature in over 140 buildings, faithfully hand crafted using local Coniston slate, including instantly recognisable Lakeland classics such as Beatrix Potter's Hill Top.
Lakeland Motor Museum
Old Blue Mill
Backbarrow
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 8TA
United Kingdom
Lakeland Motor Museum was originally part of Holker Hall but now occupies its own grounds. It contains a delightfully nostalgic collection of motor vehicles, with superb vintage models, classic and more unusual cars, scooters and motorcycles, as well as the Campbell Legend Bluebird exhibition.
Old Blue Mill
Backbarrow
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 8TA
United Kingdom
Lakeland Motor Museum was originally part of Holker Hall but now occupies its own grounds. It contains a delightfully nostalgic collection of motor vehicles, with superb vintage models, classic and more unusual cars, scooters and motorcycles, as well as the Campbell Legend Bluebird exhibition.
Lakes Aquarium
Lakeside
Newby Bridge
Cumbria
LA12 8AS
United Kingdom
Tel: 01539 530153
Situated in Newby Bridge, Cumbria, the Lakes Aquarium is an award-winning aquarium, with over 30 wonderful displays featuring the country's largest collection of freshwater fish. There are also mischievous otters and diving ducks, while visitors can walk on a recreation of the lakebed of Windermere in the Lake District's only underwater tunnel.
Lakeside
Newby Bridge
Cumbria
LA12 8AS
United Kingdom
Tel: 01539 530153
Situated in Newby Bridge, Cumbria, the Lakes Aquarium is an award-winning aquarium, with over 30 wonderful displays featuring the country's largest collection of freshwater fish. There are also mischievous otters and diving ducks, while visitors can walk on a recreation of the lakebed of Windermere in the Lake District's only underwater tunnel.
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Haverthwaite Station
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 8AL
United Kingdom
Tel: 01539 531594
The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway features beautifully restored steam locomotives hauling coaches from the attractive Victorian station at Haverthwaite through the breathtaking scenery of the Leven Valley to Lakeside, where connections are available with Windermere Lake Cruises.
Haverthwaite Station
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 8AL
United Kingdom
Tel: 01539 531594
The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway features beautifully restored steam locomotives hauling coaches from the attractive Victorian station at Haverthwaite through the breathtaking scenery of the Leven Valley to Lakeside, where connections are available with Windermere Lake Cruises.
Laurel & Hardy Museum
On Stage at the Roxy
Brogden Street
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7AH
United Kingdom
Tel: 01229 582292
This world famous museum can be found in Ulverston, the Cumbrian town in which Stan Laurel was born in 1890. The museum is devoted to Laurel and Hardy, and is home to an incredible array of memorabilia, including media and correspondence, personal items belonging to the legendary comedy pair.
On Stage at the Roxy
Brogden Street
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7AH
United Kingdom
Tel: 01229 582292
This world famous museum can be found in Ulverston, the Cumbrian town in which Stan Laurel was born in 1890. The museum is devoted to Laurel and Hardy, and is home to an incredible array of memorabilia, including media and correspondence, personal items belonging to the legendary comedy pair.
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
Ravenglass
Cumbria
CA18 1SW
United Kingdom
Tel: 01229 717171
Affectionately referred to as "La 'al Ratty", The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway opened in 1875 to carry iron ore to the Furness Railway. It started carrying passengers in 1876, and today still performs this role, with a fleet of beautiful steam locomotives pulling open carriages through the most dramatic Lakeland scenery. Frequent special events throughout the year make this a superb family day out.
Ravenglass
Cumbria
CA18 1SW
United Kingdom
Tel: 01229 717171
Affectionately referred to as "La 'al Ratty", The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway opened in 1875 to carry iron ore to the Furness Railway. It started carrying passengers in 1876, and today still performs this role, with a fleet of beautiful steam locomotives pulling open carriages through the most dramatic Lakeland scenery. Frequent special events throughout the year make this a superb family day out.
South Lakes Wild Animal Park
Broughton Road
Dalton-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA15 8JR
United Kingdom
Tel: 01229 466086
The South Lakes Wild Animal Park in southwest Cumbria is Europe's number one tiger conservation centre and one of the Lake District’s favourite attractions. Visitors can take a unique walking safari, enjoying the wonderful sight of animals roaming free in natural surroundings, walk with kangaroos and emu in the bush or watch colourful parrots fly free amongst the trees.
Broughton Road
Dalton-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA15 8JR
United Kingdom
Tel: 01229 466086
The South Lakes Wild Animal Park in southwest Cumbria is Europe's number one tiger conservation centre and one of the Lake District’s favourite attractions. Visitors can take a unique walking safari, enjoying the wonderful sight of animals roaming free in natural surroundings, walk with kangaroos and emu in the bush or watch colourful parrots fly free amongst the trees.
The World of Beatrix Potter
Bowness-on-Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 3BX
United Kingdom
Tel: 0844 5041233
All 23 of Beatrix Potter’s enchanting tales are brought to life in this vivid, award-winning museum. Children and the young-at-heart, will love the chance to meet Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, Mrs. Tiggywinkle and friends, as well as taking a virtual tour of the Lakeland settings that inspired Beatrix Potter’s timeless tales.
Bowness-on-Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 3BX
United Kingdom
Tel: 0844 5041233
All 23 of Beatrix Potter’s enchanting tales are brought to life in this vivid, award-winning museum. Children and the young-at-heart, will love the chance to meet Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, Mrs. Tiggywinkle and friends, as well as taking a virtual tour of the Lakeland settings that inspired Beatrix Potter’s timeless tales.
Windermere Lake Cruises
Winander House
Glebe Road
Bowness-on-Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 3HE
United Kingdom
Tel: 01539 443360
Windermere Lake Cruises take visitors on an unforgettable journey, cruising the length of England's longest lake and experiencing the constantly changing panorama of Lake Windermere. The beautiful steamers and launches sail daily, taking visitors between Ambleside, Bowness-on-Windermere and Lakeside, where connections for Lakeside and Haverthwaite steam railway can be found.
Winander House
Glebe Road
Bowness-on-Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 3HE
United Kingdom
Tel: 01539 443360
Windermere Lake Cruises take visitors on an unforgettable journey, cruising the length of England's longest lake and experiencing the constantly changing panorama of Lake Windermere. The beautiful steamers and launches sail daily, taking visitors between Ambleside, Bowness-on-Windermere and Lakeside, where connections for Lakeside and Haverthwaite steam railway can be found.