Central lakes guide 2014

Things to do, places to visit, eat and shop in The Central Lakes and surrounding areas

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Meet Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggy-winkle

Step into the Peter Rabbit™ Garden

Free activity book for kids

NEW interactive VirtualWorld of Beatrix Potter™

Family friendly Tea Roomand world-famous gift shop

Experience a little bit of Beatrix Potter magic,whatever the weather!

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AWARD-WINNING FAMILY ATTRACTION OPEN 7 DAYS

www.hop-skip-jump.com T: 0844 504 1233

A lovingly crafted day outDiscover the beauty and craftsmanship of this stunning Arts & Crafts house, with stunning lake views.

Elevate your day at Blackwell, Bowness-on-Windermere.

Contemporary Craft Shop - Tea Room - Free parkingAdult Gift Aid admission £8.00 - Children Free

lakelandartstrust.org.uk for more information

Tel: 01539 552206 www.gilpinbridgeinn.co.ukBridge End, Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8EP, England

Lazy Daisy’s Lakeland Kitchen

“eat, drink, enjoy”Local restaurant, local food.

Breakfasts from 8am to 12 noonOpen 7 days a week 8am – 9pm.

alcohol license

Mid week meal deals. 2 courses for £10. Available from Mon to Fri 12 noon to 6pm

www.lazydaisyslakelandkitchen.co.uk31-33 Crescent road Windermere Cumbria LA23 1BL

Tel: 015394 43877

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Market Place, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9BUTel: +44(0)15394 32497 www.rushambleside.co.uk

FELL FOOT PARKPicnic areas, children’s activities, lake access, adventure playground & boat hire.Newby Bridge, Windermere, LA12 8NN t • 015395 31273 - w • www.nationaltrust.org.uk

WORLD OF BEATRIX POTTER ATTRACTIONExplore an enchanting world where all 23 of Beatrix Potter’s magical tales are brought to life.Old Laundry, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3BXt • 0844 504 1233 - w • www.hop-skip-jump.com

BRATHAY TRUSTThe Brathay Windermere Marathon is always on the lookout for runners, volunteers and sponsors.Brathay Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, UK, LA22 0HPt • 0844 225 3100 - w • www.brathay.org.uk

WINDERMERE CANOE & KAYAKThe Lake District’s only dedicated paddle-sport retailer offering sales and hire. The Boathouse, Ferry Nab Road, Windermere, LA23 3JHt • 015394 44451 - w • www.windermerecanoekayak.com

RIVER DEEP MOUNTAIN HIGHFun, friendly adventures. Booking essential.

Lowick Old School, Near Ulverston, LA12 8EBt • 015395 28666 - w • www.riverdeepmountainhigh.co.uk

NATIVE KNOWLEDGE TOURSFamily run Tour company offering day Hikes in & around Cumbria, Lancashire & Yorkshire.Anywhere you want picking up from & taking to.t • 07930228512 - w • www.nativeknowledgetours.com

DOVE COTTAGE & THE WORDSWORTH MUSEUMDiscover how Wordsworth lived and explore his inspirational home.Dove Cottage, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SHt • 015394 35544 - w • www.wordsworth.org.uk

TREETOP TREKExciting challenges for all ages. “Swing through the trees. Zip with a breeze!”Brockhole visitor centre, Windermere, LA23 1LJt • 015394 47186 - w • www.treetoptrek.co.uk

Meet Peter Rabbit

and Mrs Tiggy-winkle

Step into the

Peter Rabbit™ Garden

Free activity book

for kids

NEW interactive Virtual

World of Beatrix Potter™

Family friendly

Tea Room and

world-famous gift shop

Experience a little bit

of Beatrix Potter magic,

whatever the weather!

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Bowness-on-Windermere

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‘Grasmere’ by Robert Heckingbottom

WRAY CASTLEBring your imagination to this excitingVictorian, gothic-style castle. Low Wray, Nr Ambleside, LA22 0JAt • 015394 33250 - w • www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wray-castle

LAKELAND CLIMBING CENTREFun climbing and aerial activities for all the family at our award winning Centre.Unit 27, Lake District Business Park, Kendal, LA9 6NHt • 01539 721766 - w • www.kendalwall.co.uk

TOTAL ADVENTUREExperienced & Qualified guides offering first class, friendly experiences in the outdoors!The Boathouse, Ferry Nab Road, Windermere, LA23 3JHt • 015394 44451 - w • www.total-adventure.co.uk

BREWERY ARTS CENTRECinema, Theatre, Art Gallery.

Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4HEt • 01539 725133 - w • www.breweryarts.co.uk

LAKELAND MOTOR MUSEUMA fascinating display of road transport heritage to enthral all ages.Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Ulverston, LA12 8TAt • 015395 30400 - w • www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk

WITHERSLACK EQUESTRIANProbably the best horse riding experience in the Lake District!Witherslack Hall Farm, Witherslack, Grange over Sands, LA11 6SDt • 015395 52244 - w • www.witherslackridingschool.co.uk

CN WATERSPORTSPremier watersports centre in the North West.Pine Lake Resort, Carnforth, LA6 1JZ• 01524 733377 • www.cnwatersports.co.uk

GREENLANDS FARMEnjoy our open farm, artisan village and Wellies cafe. A fun day out for the whole family!Tewitfield, Carnforth, LA6 1JHt • 01524 784184 - w • www. greenlandsfarmvillage.co.uk

Lazy Daisy’sLakeland Kitchen

SWEET STUFFCafe, Ice Cream Parlour with over 20 flavours, Sweet Shop, Gifts, Takeaway. Free Wifi30 Main Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1DYw • www.sweet-stuff.co.uk @tweetsweetstuff

GILPIN BRIDGE INNFamily run Inn full of character, serving fantastic food.Bridge End, Levens, Nr Kendal, LA8 8EPt • 015395 52206 - w • www.gilpinbridgeinn.co.uk

GREENLANDS FARMEnjoy our open farm, artisan village and Wellies cafe. A fun day out for the whole family!Tewitfield, Carnforth, LA6 1JHt • 01524 784184 - w • www. greenlandsfarmvillage.co.uk

LOW SIZERGH BARNWe are a working farm with trail, tea room, craft galleries and farm shop.Low Sizergh Farm, Sizergh, Kendal, LA8 8AEt • 015395 60426 w • www.lowsizerghbarn.co.uk

LAZY DAISY’SDelicious fresh home cooked Breakfasts, Lunch & Dinner plus the best hot & cold Desserts.31-33 Crescent Road, Windermere, LA23 1BLt • 015394 43877 - w • www.lazydaisyslakelandkitchen.co.uk

THE FARMERS ARMSA traditional lakeland Inn nestled in the heart of Portinscale.Portinscale, Nr Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5RWt • 01768772322 - w •www.farmersarms.net

LAMPLIGHTER DINING~ROOMSReal Ales and Delicious Home-cooked food.High Street, Windermere, LA23 1AFt • 015394 43547 - w • www.lamplighterdiningrooms.com

RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS NATURE RESERVE CAFETuck into a delicious selection of home-cooked meals in this award-winning cafe.Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, Nr Carnforth, LA5 0SWt • 01524 701601 - W • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss

Greenlans Farm, Carnforth

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MASONS ARMSA wonderful, atmospheric Lakeland Inn overlooking the beautiful Winster Valley.Strawberry Bank, Cartmel Fell, Grange over Sands, LA11 6NWt • 015395 68486 - w • www.masonsarmsstrawberrybank.co.uk

AT THE LAKELAND CLIMBING CENTREEnjoy delicious handmade cakes, sandwiches & soups. Fresh tea & coffee, juice and snacks.Unit 27, Lake District Business Park, Kendal, LA9 6NHt • 01539 721766 - w • www.kendalwall.co.uk

THE SWINSIDE INNA traditional Lake District Inn offering great food, accommodation and panoramic views.Newlands Valley, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UEt • 017687 78253 - w • www.theswinsideinn.com

QUAKER TAPESTRY KENDALMuseum, Café & Shop. Café open year round, Exhibition open Apr-Dec. Children FREE. Friends Meeting House, Kendal LA9 4BHt • 01539 722975 - w • www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk

THE HOT MANGO CAFEThe place to meet, eat and drink “the best coffee in town”.27 King Street, Ulverston, LA12 7DZt • 01229 584866 - w • www.thehotmangocafe.co.uk

BREWERY ARTS CENTREFunky café, pub and tapas restaurant. The Brewery serves food and drink for every taste.Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4HEt • 01539 725133 - w • www.breweryarts.co.uk

TEA ROOM AT BLACKWELL HOUSE A breathtaking Arts & Crafts historic home exuding craftsmanship from every room. Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JTt • 015394 46139 - w • wwwlakelandartstrust.org.uk

BRANTWOOD - JUMPING JENNY RESTAURANTLunches & Cakes available all day. ‘the best food in The Lakes’-The TimesBrantwood, Coniston, LA21 8ADt • 015394 41715 - w • www.jumpingjenny.com

CREAMERY CAFECREAMERY CAFE


WRAY CASTLEBring your imagination to this exciting Victorian, gothic-style castle.Low Wray, Nr Ambleside, LA22 0JAt • 015394 33250 - w • www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wray-castle

BRATHAY TRUSTThe Brathay Windermere Marathon is always on the lookout for runners, volunteers and sponsors.Brathay Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, UK, LA22 0HPt • 0844 225 3100 - w • www.brathay.org.uk

KENTMERE POTTERYProducing fine, handmade, multi-fired English enamels.Sawmill Cottage, Kentmere, Nr Kendal, LA8 9JJt • 01539 821621 - w • www.kentmerepottery.co.uk

BRANTWOODEnjoy the historic home of Ruskin, with gardens & estate, events & exhibitions.Brantwood, Coniston, LA21 8ADt • 015394 41396 - w • www. brantwood.org.uk

LAKES AQUARIUMDiscover creatures from local lakes and seas, plus otters, piranha, marmosets and more!Lakeside, Newby Bridge, LA12 8ASt • 015395 30153 - w • www.lakesaquarium.co.uk

BEATRIX POTTER GALLERYImmerse yourself in Beatrix’s travels around Britain in a new exhibition of original artwork & diary extracts.Main Street, Hawkshead, LA22 0NS t • 015394 36355 - w • www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Bowness-on-WindermereOpen 10 am - 5.30 pm,

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Join the Fun!GREAT PETER RABBIT EASTER EGG HUNT,from Thursday 21st April.Peter Rabbit Day Sunday May 1st.

Visit www.hop-skip-jump.com or follow: www.facebook.com/WOBPA

BEATRIX POTTER ATTRACTIONA magical journey through the life and work of Beatrix Potter is just a hop, skip and a jump away.Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3BXt • 015394 88444 - w • www.hop-skip-jump.com

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Rydal Mount, Ambleside

BREWERY ARTS CENTRECinema, Theatre, Art Gallery.

Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4HEt • 01539 725133 - w • www.breweryarts.co.uk

HILL TOP HOUSEBeatrix Potter’s 17th-century farmhouse: a time-capsule of her life.Hill Top: Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, Ambleside, LA22 0LFt • 015394 36269 - w • www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hill-top

THE LAUREL & HARDY MUSEUMMuseum dedicated to Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.Brogden Street, Ulverston, LA12 7AHt • 01229 582292 - w • www.laurel-and-hardy.co.uk

ARMITT MUSEUMA unique combination of museum, art gallery & library devoted to Lakes cultural heritage.Rydal Road, Ambleside, LA22 9BLt • 01539 431212 - w • www.armitt.com

RYDAL MOUNTHistoric home and gardens of William Wordsworth from 1813 - 1850Rydal Mount, Ambleside, LA22 9LUt • 015394 33002- w • www.rydalmount.co.uk

RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS NATURE RESERVEGo wild on nature trails & events, visit our superb gift shop and award-winning cafe.Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, Nr Carnforth, LA5 0SWt • 01524 701601 - w • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss

BLACKWELL, THE ARTS & CRAFTS HOUSE A breathtaking Arts & Crafts historic home exuding craftsmanship from every room. Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JTt • 015394 46139 - w • wwwlakelandartstrust.org.uk


GRASMERE CHOCOLATE SHOPLuxury handmade chocolates and unique Lake District Gifts.2 Old Coach House, Stock Lane, Grasmere, LA22 9SLt • 01539 435483 - w • www.chocolatecottage.co.uk

FRESH JEWELLERYManufacturers of freshjewellery.co.uk and cyclingjewellery.co.uk made in Cumbria.Brian Fulton Ltd, PO Box 114, Keswick, CA12 4WZt • 017687 79798 - w • www.freshjewellery.co.uk

PETER RABBIT & FRIENDS ™Official Peter Rabbit & Friends™ Shop in the heart of Beatrix Potter’s™ Lake District.Old Midland Bank, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3EFt • 015394 88115 - w • www.rabbitrabbitgifts.co.uk

POPPI REDA scrumptious tearoom and delightful shop full of lots of treats for you.Poppi Red, Main Street, Hawkshead, LA22 0NTt • 01539 436434 - w • www.poppi-red.co.uk

TODDS OF KENDALThe Lake District’s largest retailer of country wear and equestrian clothing and supplies.Bridle Nook, Mintsfeet Road North, Kendal, LA9 6LZt • 01539 724311

PETER RABBIT & FRIENDS ™Official Peter Rabbit & Friends™ Shop in the heart of Beatrix Potter’s™ Lake District.The Square, Hawkshead, LA22 0NZt • 015394 36003 - w • www.rabbitrabbitgifts.co.uk

RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS NATURE RESERVE SHOPEverything you need to help give nature a home where you live.Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, Nr Carnforth, LA5 0SWt • 01524 701601 - W • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss


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ROOM 19Fashion accessories, Gifts and Homeware.

91-93 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4RAt • 01539 737169 - w • www.room19kendal.co.uk

BEATRIX POTTER ATTRACTIONA magical journey through the life and work of Beatrix Potter is just a hop, skip and a jump away.Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3BXt • 015394 88444 - w • www.hop-skip-jump.com

RUSH CLOTHING Purveyor of authentic quality and exquisite good taste.Market Place, Ambleside, LA22 9BUt • 015394 32497 - w • www.rushambleside.co.uk

WINDERMERE CANOE KAYAK The Lake District’s premiere water sports store.Ferry Nab Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JHt • 015394 44451 - w • www.windermerecanoekayak.com


LOW SIZERGH BARNWe are a working farm with trail, tea room, craft galleries and farm shop.Low Sizergh Farm, Sizergh, Kendal, LA8 8AEt • 015395 60426 w • www.lowsizerghbarn.co.uk

KENTMERE POTTERYProducing fine, handmade, multi-fired English enamels.Sawmill Cottage, Kentmere, Nr Kendal, LA8 9JJt • 01539 821621 - w • www.kentmerepottery.co.uk

BLACKWELL, THE ARTS & CRAFTS HOUSE A breathtaking Arts & Crafts historic home exuding craftsmanship from every room. Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JTt • 015394 46139 - w • wwwlakelandartstrust.org.uk

Bowness-on-WindermereOpen 10 am - 5.30 pm,

7 days

Join the Fun!GREAT PETER RABBIT EASTER EGG HUNT,from Thursday 21st April.Peter Rabbit Day Sunday May 1st.

Visit www.hop-skip-jump.com or follow: www.facebook.com/WOBPA

Brockhole Visitor Centre

High rope adventure for the whole family. Open all year.Windermere, LA23 1LJ. 015394 47186 www.treetoptrek.co.uk

ARTSFantastic year-round

programme of entertainment including:

CinemaMainstream and art house

ExhibitionsThree galleries showcasing work from up-and-coming artists

Food & DrinkGrainstore tapas restaurant, Vats Bar real ale pub, famous Pizza and Warehouse Cafe

MusicEclectic mix of established and emerging talent

South Lakeland’s home of the

ComedyThe biggest names on the UK scene

TheatreThought-provoking productions

Box Office: 01539 725133 | breweryarts.co.uk122a Highgate | Kendal | Cumbria | LA9 4HE































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www.masonsarmsstrawberrybank.co.uk 015395 68486Strawberry Bank, Cartmel fell, Grange Over Sands, LA11 6NW

Learn to ski / wakeboardBanana / disc / sofa rides

Boat rides Sports bar

01524 733377 / 07850185150Junction 35 off the M6 / LA6 1JZ

Quaker Tapestry KendalMuseum, Café & Shop

Discover stories of railways, revolutions and remarkable people.Lots for all ages to do.Café open year round. Exhibition open: April - December,Monday - Saturday. Children go FREE.Friends Meeting House, Kendal LA9 4BH01539 722975 www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk

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located in the heart of Windermere, offering great Traditional British

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Home-cooked dishes at their best, complemented by wonderful

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High Street Windermere

LA23 1AF

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Or visit us online at any time

Hurry toThe Square, HawksheadCumbria, LA22 0NZ

For the full range, exclusives and latest products

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You can enjoy lots of family friendly ways to explore Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum.

Tour the cottage with our family friendly guides.

Journey through the past with an Explorer Suitcase.

Get stuck in to hands-on learning in our new Family Activity Room.

Take part in FREE family activities during the school holidays.

For more information have a look on our website (www.wordsworth.org.uk)or call us on 015394 35544.

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum

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