Lake District Cottage - Places to Visit

We have put together a list of some of the attractions in the area that we enjoy. There are many many more, you can click the names to view more information.

Kendal The attractive Medieval town of Kendal has a host of amenities including a large leisure centre, theatre, cinemas, museums, shops, restaurants, a dry ski slope, indoor climbing wall and 18 hole golf course.
Windermere and Bowness Lake cruises, World of Beatrix Potter, Brockhole National Parks Visitor Centre, Holehird-Horticultural Society Gardens, Pitch and Put.
Newby Bridge Lakeside, steam trains, Aquarium of the Lakes, Stott Park Bobbin Mill, Fell Foot Park.
Grasmere Wordsworth's Dove Cottage, Garden Centre, walks.
Coniston Brantwood-Home of John Ruskin, Steam Yacht trips.
Levens Hall and Park Display of steam engines and 17th century topiary gardens.
Cartmel Priory, Race Course, Gatehouse Heritage Centre.
Leighton Hall [  ] Home of the Gillow family with fine examples of Gillow furniture and falconry displays.
Sizergh Castle and Grounds National Trust
Holker Hall Beautiful gardens and Motor Museum near Grange-over-Sands.
Muncaster Castle Includes Gardens and Owl Centre - a full day out.
Silverdale and Arnside [ ] Superb coastal walks, Wolf house, Gallery crafts and coffee shop, views across the bay, Leighton Moss RSPB bird reserve and hides.
Yorkshire Dales Dent-cobbled streets, craft centre, Ingleton - White Scar Cave tour, Birds of Prey Centre, Settle to Carlisle Railway. Kirby Lonsdale.

Places to visit

The Lake District is the largest national park in England. There's plenty to do and see.

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