#theplacetobe lakedistrict Cumbria the SPECIAL OFFERS INSIDE ATTRACTIONS GUIDE GREAT DAYS OUT 2017 golakes.co.uk 1657 The Famous Chocolate House YWRTB A truly unique chocolate experience. Tea room: 16 Hot Chocolate Drinks, handmade Gateaux, light lunches and a warm welcome. Shop: All things Chocolate, 125 kinds of loose chocolates, choose your own gift box. Education: Learn about how Chocolate’s made & watch our Chocolate film. Special Events: Chocolate dipping experience, booking required. Open: Monday to Saturday, Shop: 09:30 - 17:00. Tea room: 10:00 - 16:30. Town: Kendal Directions: Branthwaite Brow, next to Market Square - an old cobbled street near the Westmorland Shopping Centre. Postcode: LA9 4TX Tel: 01539 740702 Email: [email protected] www.chocolatehouse1657.co.uk 01 Grid Ref: G10 Abbot Hall Art Gallery & MOLLI YWRCTB4 Discover Kendal’s award winning art gallery with exhibitions showcasing international artists. Step back in time and discover how the people of Cumbria lived, played and worked with MOLLI’s quirky and colourful collection, that brings history to life through a wonderful mixture of exhibitions and period rooms. Open: Monday to Saturday and Summer Sundays. 10:30 - 17:00 Summer. 10.30 - 16:00 Winter. Town: Kendal Directions: Situated in Kirkland, south of Kendal town centre, next to the Parish Church. Postcode: LA9 5AL Tel: 01539 722464 Email: [email protected] www.abbothall.org.uk www.lakelandmuseum.org.uk KIDS GO FREE 02 Grid Ref: G10 Askham Hall Gardens & Cafe Rn Stroll through the grade II listed gardens full of stunning features. The surrounding fields with animal trails are home to shorthorn cattle, rare breed pigs, goats, ducks and chickens. Enjoy something delicious in the atmospheric Kitchen Garden Café, with outdoor seating and children’s play area. Open: Sundays - Fridays 10:00 - 17:00 spring/ summer. Fridays - Sundays 11:00 - 16:00 autumn. Closed December to February. Town: near Penrith Directions: Located in a picturesque village with easy access from Penrith and Junction 40 of the M6. Postcode: CA10 2PF Tel: 01931 712350 Email: [email protected] www.askhamhall.co.uk ´ 03 Grid Ref: G6 KIDS GO FREE Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House YWRCED Internationally significant Arts & Crafts house with stunning views of Windermere. Learn about the people who designed and built it and those that made it their home. Relax and soak up the atmosphere in this tranquil setting and enjoy the view from the Tea Room and terraces. Open: 13 January - 31 December, every day. 10:30 - 17:00 Summer. 10:30 - 16:00 Winter. Closed 25 & 26 December. Town: Bowness-on-Windermere Directions: 1.5 miles south of Bowness, on the B5360, off the A592 or A5074. Free visitor car park. Postcode: LA23 3JT Tel: 015394 46139 Email: [email protected] www.blackwell.org.uk KIDS GO FREE 04 Grid Ref: F10 Brantwood Y WRb4 The former home of eminent Victorian, John Ruskin, is a treasure house of art and memorabilia. Explore Brantwood’s estate and gardens. Enjoy contemporary art in the Severn Studio. Something for everyone with family activities, Brantwood’s Café and bookshop. Open: Mid March to end of November: Daily 10:30 - 17:00. Winter: Wednesday to Sunday 10:30 - 16:00. Town: Coniston Directions: Off B5285 signposted from Hawkshead and Coniston. Via bus connecting with boats at Coniston jetty. Postcode: LA21 8AD Tel: 015394 41396 Email: [email protected] www.brantwood.org.uk 05 Grid Ref: E10 KIDS GO FREE Brockhole on Windermere WRCBbnD Have a true Lake District experience at Brockhole… explore our beautiful listed gardens, enjoy stunning views, lakeshore access and adventure activities for all ages – from boat hire, bike hire, archery and Treetop Trek to mini golf and adventure play. Then pop to the gift shop or relax in our Brockhole café! Open: Check our website for seasonal opening times. Town: Windermere Directions: On A591 between Windermere and Ambleside, or cruise from Ambleside or Bowness Bay. Postcode: LA23 1LJ Tel: 015392 63954 Email: [email protected] www.brockhole.co.uk 06 Grid Ref: F9 Cliffhanger Rooms Escape Room Experience YWTBb Fun, exciting, challenging, an unforgettable experience! The Lakes indoor adventure game for 2-6 players and all ages, you are immersed in a themed room with the objective of completing the mission within 60 minutes. Similar to the Crystal Maze TV Show but without the physical challenges. Open: All year attraction, daytime and evening. Pre-booking required. Town: Lakeland Village, near Backbarrow Directions: Just off the A590, close to Newby Bridge and next to the Lakeland Motor Museum. Postcode: LA12 8PX Tel: 0845 163 0911 Email: [email protected] www.cliffhangerrooms.co.uk Grid Ref: E11 07 Cocoa Bean Children s Chocolate Workshop & Chocolate Shop YWRCBD A unique and interactive experience for children that is truly unforgettable. Children make delicious chocolate creations and best of all everything they make is theirs to take home including their apron and hair net. Also over 100 varieties of delicious handmade chocolates in our factory shop. Open: 09:00 to 18:00 - Workshops run on the hour 10:00 to 16:00. Town: Hawkshead Directions: Just 20 metres from the main car park. Postcode: LA22 0NT Tel: 015394 36075 Email: [email protected] www.cocoabeanhawkshead.com Grid Ref: E9 08 ´ Conishead Priory & Buddhist Temple YWRCd (gardens only) DTB (11) Inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Gothic mansion, Café, Gift and Book shop. Gardens and woodland walks to Morecambe Bay. Free 15 minute guided meditations daily at 12:30 and 14:00. Guided tour at 14:30 on Weekends and Bank Holidays. Meditation courses, school and group visits. Free parking and admission. Open: Temple, Café & Shop: March to October daily 11:00 - 17:00. November to February daily 11:00 - 16:00. Closed during Buddhist Festivals - see website. Town: Ulverston Directions: 2 miles south of Ulverston on A5087 Coast Road. Postcode: LA12 9QQ Tel: 01229 584029 Email: [email protected] www.manjushri.org 09 Grid Ref: E12 Dove Cottage & The Wordsworth Museum WRBE4 Discover William Wordsworth’s inspirational home. Take a tour of his charming Lakeland cottage, stroll through his hillside garden and explore the riches of the collection in the Museum. Browse in the shop and relax in the café. Exhibitions, events and family activities throughout the year. Open: Daily 09:30 - 17:30* (last admission 17:00). *10:00 - 16:30 from Nov - Feb. Closed 24 - 26 Dec, 3 Jan - 1 Feb, and Tuesdays Dec - Feb. Town: Grasmere Directions: Just south of Grasmere village on the main A591 Kendal to Keswick road. Postcode: LA22 9SH Tel: 015394 35544 Email: [email protected] www.wordsworth.org.uk 10 KIDS GO FREE Grid Ref: E8 English Heritage in North Cumbria YRCB4 From Roman frontiers and forts to a captivating castle, there are plenty of days out with English Heritage in North Cumbria. Visit Birdoswald Roman Fort and see the longest continuous stretch of Hadrian’s Wall or explore the most besieged castle in the country, Carlisle Castle. Open: Daily in the summer, weekends in the winter. See website for full details. Towns: near Brampton & Carlisle Directions: Please visit website. Postcodes: Birdoswald CA8 7DD, Carlisle Castle CA3 8UR Tel: 0370 333 1181 Email: [email protected] www.english-heritage.org.uk/northwest 11 Grid Ref: H2/F3 English Heritage in the South Lakes WRC4 Nestled in the South Lakes, Stott Park Bobbin Mill produced millions of bobbins for the weaving industry and is still fully operational today. Furness Abbey was one of the richest Abbeys in England. See the famous gold crozier on display and wander around the beautiful ruins. Open: See website for full details. Towns: near Newby Bridge & Barrow-in-Furness Directions: Please visit website. Postcodes: Stott Park Bobbin Mill: LA12 8AX, Furness Abbey: LA13 0PJ Tel: 0370 333 1181 Email: [email protected] www.english-heritage.org.uk/northwest 12 Grid Ref: F10/D12 Go Ape Grizedale & Whinlatter Forests WRCd The multi-award winning forest adventure set high up in the canopy. Enjoy two to three hours in the Grizedale and Whinlatter trees, taking on Zip Wires, Tarzan Swings, Rope Ladders and a variety of obstacles and crossings. Save 15% per person online with promo code LDAGGW. Excludes Saturdays. Open: Please check www.goape.co.uk. Towns: near Hawkshead & near Braithwaite Directions: Grizedale - signed from Hawkshead or Haverthwaite (A590). Whinlatter - signed from Braithwaite off the A66. Postcodes: Grizedale: LA22 0QJ Whinlatter: CA12 5TW Tel: 0333 433 0627 Email: [email protected] www.goape.co.uk 13 Grid Ref: E10/D6 Grizedale & Whinlatter Forests YRCdBn Waymarked walking and biking trails, adventure playgrounds, children’s trails, visitor information, bike shops and hire, cafés, plus Go Ape Treetop Adventure and Segways at both forests. Zip Trekking, TreeTop Junior at Grizedale, and Grizedale outdoor sculptures. Open: Forests open all year. Visitor Centre 10:00-17:00* (*16:00 in winter), closed 25/26 December plus selected January dates. Towns: Hawkshead / Braithwaite Directions: Grizedale: signed from Hawkshead or Haverthwaite (A590). Whinlatter: signed from Braithwaite off the A66. Postcodes: LA22 0QJ / CA12 5TW Tel: Grizedale: 0300 067 4495 Whinlatter: 01768 778469 Email: [email protected] [email protected] www.forestry.gov.uk/grizedale www.forestry.gov.uk/whinlatter 14 Holker Hall & Gardens WRTBD4 Discover the beauty of nature, and the richness of local heritage. A fascinating historic house with stunning gardens, deer park, café, gift shop, food hall and an inspirational programme of special events. Children free. Open: Hall & Gardens: 25 March – 29 October, Wednesday to Sunday (plus Bank Holiday Mondays) Hall: 11:00 - 16:00. Gardens: 10:30 - 17:00 Café, Gift Shop & Food Hall: 10:30 - 17:00 (Also open Fri, Sat & Sun from 3 February) Town: Grange-over-Sands Directions: M6 Junction 36. Follow brown signs Lake District Peninsulas then Holker Hall. Postcode: LA11 7PL Tel: 015395 58328 Email: [email protected] www.holker.co.uk KIDS GO FREE 15 Grid Ref: E12 Honister Slate Mine YWRBplusD4d Visitor Centre only The highest, coolest, inside & outside ‘Mountain Adventure’ in The Lake District. Mine Tours, Climb in the Mine, Via Ferrata Classic & Xtreme, Infiniti Bridge. Free customer parking, Sky Hi Café, Shop. Save money with ‘All Day Pass’. 24/7 online booking. Booking recommended in Peak Season. Open: Daily 09:00 - 17:00, all year except 24 December to early January. Town: Keswick Directions: Best by Stagecoach Honister Rambler Service 77 in season. From Keswick follow B5289 signed ‘Borrowdale’ or from Cockermouth B5289 signed ‘Buttermere’. We are at the very top! Postcode: CA12 5XN Tel: 017687 77230 Email: [email protected] www.honister.com As seen on TV! its all on honister.com 16 Grid Ref: D8 K Village, Kendal South Lakes YWRCBD It’s ‘Shoe Heaven’ and more at K Village. With up to 70% off high street prices on famous brands: Clarks and Pavers for shoes, fashion by Klass Collection and Trespass, and homeware by Denby. Relax on the Riverside Terrace with a Costa Coffee or visit the new Terrezzo Café Restaurant Bar. Free admission to K Shoe Heritage Centre. Open: Mon to Sat 09:30 - 18:00. Sundays 10:00 - 17:00. Clarks Outlet Sunday Trading Law 10:00 - 16:00. Open all year. Town: Kendal Directions: Junction 36 M6. Follow signs to Kendal South then look out for K Village brown signs. Postcode: LA9 7DZ Tel: 01539 732363 Email: [email protected] www.kvillage.co.uk 18 Grid Ref: G10 Kankku Off Road Driving Adventures YWRCTBD YOU take the wheel of a specialist 4x4 vehicle for a real off road driving adventure and discover the Lake District from a new angle. First time or advanced expeditions for individuals and groups… or bring your own 4x4. Open: Kankku take to the trails 7 days a week, all year round, whatever the weather! Town: Windermere Directions: From A591 turn downhill opposite the Windermere Hotel. Kankku is immediately on the left. Postcode: LA23 1AD Tel: 015394 47414 Email: [email protected] www.kankku.co.uk KIDS GO FREE 19 Grid Ref: F9 Keswick Launch on Derwentwater YWRCdB Keswick Launch offers 50 minute trips around beautiful Derwentwater. Hop on and off as you like, to walk around the lake or climb the mountains. Rowing boats and self-drive motor boats are available to hire. Private launch hire on offer for special occasions. Open: Sailing daily from 10:30 - dusk. See website or phone for details and winter sailings. Town: Keswick Directions: Follow the brown signs from the town centre to the lake side. Postcode: CA12 5DJ Tel: 017687 72263 Email: [email protected] www.keswick-launch.co.uk 20 Grid Ref: D7 Kong Adventure YWRCBbD All weather climbing centre with England’s largest indoor ice climbing facility, hard play kids area, café, climbing walls, bouldering walls and indoor caving experience. Outdoor activities and courses including ghyll scrambling, climbing, Via Ferrata and mountain walking as well as SPA training and assessment. Open: Daily 10:00 - 22:00. Weekends 10:00 - 18:00. Town: Keswick Directions: Follow signs for Keswick from all main routes. Located in the heart of town the centre is near Booths on Heads Road. Postcode: CA12 5EZ Tel: 017687 75907 Email: [email protected] www.kongadventure.com 22 Grid Ref: D6 Lakeland Climbing Centre YWRCTBE We are one of the UK’s largest indoor aerial adventure Centres offering climbing and aerial activities for all the family (5 years+). Our award-winning Centre incorporates Kendal Wall (tallest wall in the country), awesome bouldering rooms, CrazyClimb and Skyline Indoor Aerial Adventure. Café, shop, free parking. Pre-booking recommended. Open: Mon to Fri 10:00 - 22:00. Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays: 10:00 - 18:00. Town: Kendal Directions: 1 mile north of Kendal town centre on the A6 (Shap Road), follow brown signs onto the Lake District Business Park. Postcode: LA9 6NH Tel: 01539 721766 Email: [email protected] www.kendalwall.co.uk 23 Grid Ref: G10 Lakeland Miniature Village CdTBD A fascinating insight to the buildings of Lakeland’s yesteryear. Buildings made from local Coniston slate. Houses, farms and barns create the Lakeland landscape. These miniature buildings depict classics such as Hill Top the home of Beatrix Potter. The buildings are lovingly hand crafted by Edward Robinson. Open: From 1 March to 31 October 10:30 - 17:00. Town: Flookburgh Directions: M6 Junction 36, follow A590, take B5277 through Grange-over-Sands to Flookburgh. Postcode: LA11 7LE Tel: 015395 58500 Email: [email protected] www.lakelandminiaturevillage.co.uk 24 Grid Ref: F12 Lakeland Motor Museum at Backbarrow YWRCdBbED Lots of fascinating stories to entertain all ages. Over 115 years of road transport heritage, the Campbell Bluebird Exhibition, IoM TT Tribute and the Leven Valley Heritage Centre. Recreated shop window displays, historic female clothing collection, gift shop and Café Ambio. Something for everyone. Open: Daily (except Christmas Day) from 09:30. Closing at 16:30 until the 31 March then 17:30 to the 29 October. Town: Backbarrow Directions: Adjacent to the A590 between Newby Bridge and Haverthwaite. Postcode: LA12 8TA Tel: 015395 30400 Email: [email protected] www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk 25 Grid Ref: E11 Lakeland Segway & The Activity Hub @ Cartmel YWRTBE Award-winning Segway and Archery experiences plus Electric Bike Hire, all in this stunning medieval village of Cartmel, so why not make a day of it! The longest running Segway tours in the UK, TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013, 2014 and 2015. Open: All year round, any weather activities, pre-booking required. Town: Cartmel Directions: Upon arrival in Cartmel, follow the signs to the public car park. Postcode: LA11 6QB Tel: 0845 619 3456 Email: [email protected] www.lakelandsegway.co.uk 26 Grid Ref: F11 Lakes Aquarium YWRCbD Sea Lakes and More! Discover incredible creatures - from otters and diving ducks to piranha and pike! Underwater tunnel, kids explorer bags and daily ‘meet the creature’ sessions. Joint Aquarium/Cruise/ Train tickets available. Lakeview shops and café where we proudly brew Starbucks. Buy tickets online to save £’s... Open: All year, daily from 10:00. Closed Christmas Day. Town: Newby Bridge Directions: Find us next to the pier at Lakeside, just 1 mile from the A590 at Newby Bridge. Postcode: LA12 8AS Tel: 015395 30153 Email: [email protected] www.lakesaquarium.co.uk 27 Grid Ref: F10 Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway WRCdBbD4 Enjoy a nostalgic journey on this standard gauge railway - as passengers have travelled since 1869. Steam locomotives haul 1950’s carriages along the 3.5 mile track of this former Furness Railway branch line to the southern tip of Windermere. Open: 1 April - 29 October 2017, 7 days a week. Town: Haverthwaite Directions: M6 Junction 36, A590 to Haverthwaite near Newby Bridge. Lakeside is at the southern tip of Windermere. Postcode: LA12 8AL Tel: 015395 31594 Email: [email protected] www.lakesiderailway.co.uk KIDS GO FREE 28 Grid Ref: E11/F10 Levens Hall & Gardens RB Elizabethan family home with exceptional interiors and the finest quality furniture, clocks and paintings. World famous gardens in original design dating from 1694, extensive topiary, giant beech hedges, seasonal bedding, herbaceous borders, fountain garden and play area. Free entry to the attractive Gift Shop and licensed Tearoom, serving homemade fare. Open: 9 April - 5 October, Sunday to Thursday. Gardens, Tearoom & Gift Shop: 10:00 to 17:00. House: 12:00 to 16:00. Town: Kendal Directions: 5 miles south of Kendal on A6. M6 Junction 36. Postcode: LA8 0PD Tel: 015395 60321 Email: [email protected] www.levenshall.co.uk 29 Grid Ref: G11 Lowther Castle & Gardens YWRCdBD Discover one of the Lake District's most beautiful hidden gems; 130 acres of lost gardens, enchanting woodland and romantic ruined castle. And for younger visitors, the 'lost castle' is one of the country’s biggest, most captivating adventure playgrounds. Free parking, café, gift shop and gallery. Open: Daily from 10:00 to 17:00 (16:00 in winter). Last garden admission 1 hour before closing. Town: Penrith Directions: 5 miles south of Penrith on the A6, close to M6 and A66. Signposted from A6. Postcode: CA10 2HH Tel: 01931 712192 Email: [email protected] www.lowthercastle.org Grid Ref: G6 30 MobileAdventure YWB Based in the heart of the Lake District, we are a company focused on offering the very highest quality outdoor activities. We offer Ghyll Scrambling, Via Ferrata, Caving, Rock Climbing and Canoeing at all levels for groups, families and individuals. Great experiences, amazing instructors, equipment, and service. Pre-Booking is essential, either on-line or phone. Open: 09:00 - 17:00, 7 days a week Town: Keswick Directions: Although based in Keswick, we will send you full details of the actual activity venue on booking. Tel: 01697 323548 Email: [email protected] www.mobileadventure.co.uk Grid Ref: D6 Mountain Goat Day Tours YWRTBn We offer award winning scenic day tours throughout the Lake District. Tours depart from Windermere, Keswick, Ambleside, Kendal, other locations can be arranged. Bring this brochure to our Windermere office to book and receive a £2.50 discount per person. See the Lakes, Better By Goat. Open: Tours operate 7 days a week, all year. Telephone booking available 08:30 - 20:00 daily. Town: Windermere Directions: Our Booking Office is situated at Windermere Information Centre. Postcode: LA23 1AD Tel: 015394 45161 Email: [email protected] www.mountain-goat.com 32 Grid Ref: F9/D6/F9/G10 Papermilldirect YWD Papermilldirect offers locally made paper and card available in an extensive range of colours and sizes. The shop, with free parking, has an extensive range of Art, Craft and Office products to develop your creative side, with workshops available to book throughout the year. Open: Monday - Friday 09:30 - 17:00. Saturday 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays. Town: Kendal Directions: 1.5 miles north of Kendal on A6. Turn left at Land Rover garage. Postcode: LA9 6NP Tel: 01539 726161 Email: [email protected] www.papermilldirect.co.uk 34 Grid Ref: G10 Pencil Museum YWRCd A journey of graphite and pencil discovery, from its humble beginnings to modern day production. Secret World War 2 pencils and the home of the world’s largest colour pencil. Derwent fine art retail shop, coffee shop with free wi-fi and art gallery. Art demonstrations and workshops throughout the year. Open: Daily 09:30 - 17:00. Check website for details. Town: Keswick Directions: Tourist signposts throughout Keswick, a 5 minute stroll from central car parks. Pay and Display car park on site. Postcode: CA12 5NG Tel: 017687 73626 Email: [email protected] www.pencilmuseum.co.uk 35 Grid Ref: D6 Keswick Museum YWRCBD An award-winning attraction offering fascinating changing exhibitions, this year covering Lake District photography; Blencathra; British climbing. Great for families as the ticket includes trails, explorer packs and activities all year round. Super café overlooking the play-park. TICKETS VALID FOR RETURN VISITS FOR 12 MONTHS. Open: 10:00 - 16:00 daily. Closed 24 - 26 December 2017 and 1 & 2 January 2018. Town: Keswick Directions: We are 5 minutes walk from the centre of Keswick, located on the edge of Fitz Park on Station Road. Postcode: CA12 4NF Tel: 017687 73263 Email: [email protected] www.keswickmuseum.org.uk 21 Grid Ref: D6 Old Hall Farm WRCdD4 Old Hall Farm is a vintage working farm making fantastic ice cream from our Jersey cows. With a range of farm exhibits, steam engines, working Shire horses, children's play area and a café. This farm offers a complete family hands on experience. Take some Jersey milk home. Open: Daily 10:00 to 17:00. Easter to end of October. Town: Bouth, near Ulverston Directions: By SatNav: LA12 8JA. Take the Bouth turning off the A590, centre of Bouth village, you can’t miss us. Postcode: LA12 8JA Tel: 01229 861993 Email: [email protected] www.oldhallfarmbouth.com 33 Grid Ref: E11 Grid Ref: E10/D6 Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House & Gardens WRdE4 Lord and Lady Inglewood's ancient family home is a glorious mixture of architectural and decorative styles, unlike any other house in the world. The Walled Garden, full of flowers and colour, is the highlight of the extensive and varied grounds that give Hutton its magnificent setting. Open: House 9 Apr to 1 Oct, 11:30 - 16:00 Weds, Thurs, Sun and Bank Holiday Mondays. Gardens 26 Mar to 29 Oct, 10:00 - 17:00 every day except Saturday. Town: near Penrith Directions: 2 miles north-west of M6 Junction 41 on B5305. Postcode: CA11 9TH Tel: 017684 84449 Email: [email protected] www.hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk 17 Grid Ref: G5 KIDS GO FREE Predator Experience Y Predator Experience offers innovative interactive experiences, including, wolf hybrids, foxes, the iconic golden eagle and a variety of other birds of prey. Join us in the stunning Lake District, where the natural world comes to life! Pre-booking is essential. Open: Throughout the year for pre-booked Experience Days and Walks. Town: near Cartmel Directions: Full details given upon booking. Postcode: LA11 6HY Tel: 07500 956348 / 07733 366748 Email: [email protected] www.predatorexperience.co.uk 36 Grid Ref: F11 31