Richard’s guidebook
Things to do
The pages of the children's books brought to life in 3D. Recommended for children.
Within walking distance in Bowness and no need to book in advance.
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The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Crag BrowThe pages of the children's books brought to life in 3D. Recommended for children.
Within walking distance in Bowness and no need to book in advance.
In addition to the lakes in the Lakes District, explorers "lakes of the world".
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Lakes Aquarium
In addition to the lakes in the Lakes District, explorers "lakes of the world".
Heritage steam railway offering nostalgic 5km journeys by steam train. Tickets may be combined with Windermere Lake Cruises.
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Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
Heritage steam railway offering nostalgic 5km journeys by steam train. Tickets may be combined with Windermere Lake Cruises.
Suits all abilities and ages and offers taster sessions for children.
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Ambleside Climbing Wall
101 Lake RdSuits all abilities and ages and offers taster sessions for children.
The Chocolate Factory
Main StreetChildren get to make their own chocolate creations - what could go wrong?
Lakeland Pony Trek
Patterdale RoadPony trekking for all ages and abilities, located next to Limefitt Holiday Park.
Cruise aboard a large or small boat along the length of the lake. Tickets can be combined with local buses. Also offer rowing boat and small self-drive motor boat hire.
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Windermere Lake Cruises (Head Office)
Glebe RoadCruise aboard a large or small boat along the length of the lake. Tickets can be combined with local buses. Also offer rowing boat and small self-drive motor boat hire.
Graphite was first discovered in Seathwaite, Borrowdale south of Keswick in the 16th century. Keswick claims to be the home of the first pencil and this museum documents the history of this humble instrument.
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Derwent Pencil Museum
Graphite was first discovered in Seathwaite, Borrowdale south of Keswick in the 16th century. Keswick claims to be the home of the first pencil and this museum documents the history of this humble instrument.
With a theme of “lakes of the world” presents fresh and salt water aquatic life. Tickets can be booked in advance (cheaper) and combined with Windermere Lake Cruises and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway.
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Lakes Aquarium
With a theme of “lakes of the world” presents fresh and salt water aquatic life. Tickets can be booked in advance (cheaper) and combined with Windermere Lake Cruises and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway.
An indoor artificial climbing wall with different walls for all ages/abilities. Provides taster sessions for children.
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Ambleside Climbing Wall
101 Lake RdAn indoor artificial climbing wall with different walls for all ages/abilities. Provides taster sessions for children.
The home of the poet William Wordsworth and his sister located near Grasmere.
An entertaining guided tour of Dove Cottage gives a vivid impression of what day-to-day life would have been like for Wordsworth and his family.
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Dove Cottage
The home of the poet William Wordsworth and his sister located near Grasmere.
An entertaining guided tour of Dove Cottage gives a vivid impression of what day-to-day life would have been like for Wordsworth and his family.
Part of the Whitewater Hotel on the banks of the river Leven at Backbarrow, between Haverthwaite and Newby Bridge. Day passes are available for £10 (as at August 2019). There is a small gym, 18m pool, sauna, steam room, squash and tennis court. Spa, health and beauty treatments are also available. Opens 7:00 to 21:30 weekdays and 7:30 - 19:30 weekends. 015395 31191.
Cascades Health Spa & Fitness Club
Lakeland VillagePart of the Whitewater Hotel on the banks of the river Leven at Backbarrow, between Haverthwaite and Newby Bridge. Day passes are available for £10 (as at August 2019). There is a small gym, 18m pool, sauna, steam room, squash and tennis court. Spa, health and beauty treatments are also available. Opens 7:00 to 21:30 weekdays and 7:30 - 19:30 weekends. 015395 31191.
Walks and Sightseeing
A gentle walk with a good footpath around this small lake (tarn) between Ambleside and Coniston. It is popular and can get busy. Owned by the National Trust who provide a car park with toilets.
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Tarn Hows
A gentle walk with a good footpath around this small lake (tarn) between Ambleside and Coniston. It is popular and can get busy. Owned by the National Trust who provide a car park with toilets.
A fairly easy and short walk to a viewpoint that overlooks Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells. The start of the walk is to the left of the Windermere Hotel which is near the railway station.
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Orrest Head
A fairly easy and short walk to a viewpoint that overlooks Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells. The start of the walk is to the left of the Windermere Hotel which is near the railway station.
In my opinion Ullswater is the prettiest lake in the Lake District, the steamers that cruise the lake are all heritage vessels and more interesting than the rather industrial vessels on Windermere. To reach Ullswater head North out of Windermere and take the A592 to Penrith which takes you over Kirkstone Pass where you can stop at the summit and enjoy panoramic views.
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Ullswater Steamers
Grisedale BridgeIn my opinion Ullswater is the prettiest lake in the Lake District, the steamers that cruise the lake are all heritage vessels and more interesting than the rather industrial vessels on Windermere. To reach Ullswater head North out of Windermere and take the A592 to Penrith which takes you over Kirkstone Pass where you can stop at the summit and enjoy panoramic views.