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

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

THIS SOUTH LAKES GUIDE IS PUBLISHED BY BUCKET AND SPADE MARKETING LTD.© 2014 BUCKET AND SPADE MARKETING LTD | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

www.bucketandspademarketing.com info@bucketandspademarketing.com

Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure total accuracy in this brochure, Bucket & Spade Marketing can accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. All details are believed to be correct at the time of going to press.

Reg. No. 2113

WANT TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS WITH US?contact : 0 1524 4 14020info@bucket-spade.co.uk

Kate Lloyd-PhilippsIllustrated Maps

Buy Prints at: www.illustrated-maps.co.uk

WANT TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS WITH US?contact : 0 1524 4 14020info@bucket-spade.co.uk

The New Roxy cinema, Brogden StreetUlverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AHwww.laurel-and-hardy.co.uk

01229 582292

www.crabtreeclayshoot.co.uk info@crabtreeclayshoot.co.uk 07818 080841

Explore the Mill and see water-power in action.

Discover our living heritage at the

18th century Heron Corn Mill.

Admission is free (tours and events have a charge). Open 11am-4pm Weds-Sunday (closed January).

Look out for special eventswww.heronmill.org tel. 015395 64271

Mill Lane, Beetham, Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7PQJust 5 miles north of J35 of the M6 and in an Area of

Outstanding Natural Beauty

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

QT_Things to do in the Lakes Advert:Layout 2 6/1/14 10:4

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

The little zoo with lots to dowww.wildlifeoasis.co.uk

Open every day 10am - 5pmExcept Christmas & Boxing day

Hale, Milnthorpe, LA7 7FE Tel: 015395 63027

www.wordsworth.org.uk

Tour Dove Cottage with a family-friendly guide, borrow an Explorer Bag & solve our Holiday Hunt. Enjoy games, costumes & more in our new Family Activity Room!

Join us on weekdays through the summer for free drop-in craft workshops, 11am�–�4pm.

Dove Cottage, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH.

See our website for events & workshops

www.kentmerepottery.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

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

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

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

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!

✿

✿

✿

✿

✿

Bowness-on-Windermere

AWARD-WINNING FAMILY ATTRACTION OPEN 7 DAYS

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

Bedrooms with charm & characterFood served Tues-Sat 12 - 8:45pmSun & Mon 12 - 7:45pmBreakfast available Mon-Fri 7:30 -10:30amSat & Sun 8:30 - 11amCoffee & cake available from 10amTraditional afternoon tea served daily from 3 - 5pmStork shop with South African gifts, speciality food, deli food, chutneys, jams, takeaways, gifts & cards.

Corricks Lane | Conder Green Lancaster | LA2 0AN T: 01524 751234 www.thestorkinn.co.uk

H H H

CafeWe have a varied, interesting

menu with daily specials which we know you’ll enjoy!

Tel: 01539 822329 www.wilfs-cafe.co.uk

Mill Yard • Staveley Kendal • LA8 9LR

FUN 4 KIDS KENDALSoft play centre and so much more!

Unit 1B, Parkside Road, Kendal, LA9 7DU• 01539 735556

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

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

WINDERMERE LAKE CRUISESWe offer a range of relaxing scenic cruises on Windermere - England’s largest lake. Bowness, LA23 3HQ | Ambleside, LA22 0EY • 015394 43360 • www. windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

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

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

MORECAMBE & HEYSHAM YACHT CLUB Family sailing club. RYA recognised sail and power training centre.Back Calton Street, Morecambe, LA4 5AS• 01524 418206 • www.mhyc.co.uk

LAKELAND WILDLIFE OASISThe little zoo with lots to do!

Hale, Milnthorpe, LA7 7FE• 015395 63027 • www.wildlifeoasis.co.uk

Heron Corn MillImage by Heron Corn Mill

BREWERY ARTS CENTRECinema, Theatre, Art Gallery.

Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4HE • 01539 725133 • www.breweryarts.co.uk

STOTT PARK BOBBIN MILLThis extensive working mill produced literally millions of wooden bobbins!Colton, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AXt • 01539 531087 • www.english-heritage.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 3BX• 0844 504 1233 • www.hop-skip-jump.com

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

RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS NATURE RESERVENature trails, superb gift shop and award-winning cafe. A relaxing day out.Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, Nr Carnforth, LA5 0SW• 01524 701601 • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss

CRABTREE SHOOTA range of clay pigeon shooting activities for first time shooters through to corporate groups.Crabtree Farm, Cow Brow, Lupton, LA6 1PJ• 07818080841 • www.crabtreeclayshoot.co.uk

RIVER DEEP MOUNTAIN HIGHFun, friendly adventures. Booking essential.

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

THE HERON CORN MILLA grade 2 listed, 18th century working water powered mill. Open Wed to Sun 11am – 4pmMill Lane, Beetham, Milnthorpe, LA7 7PQ• 015395 64271 • www.heronmill.org

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!

✿

✿

✿

✿

✿

Bowness-on-Windermere

THE WHEATSHEAFA seasonal menu created with the freshest, locally sourced produce. Brigsteer, LA8 8AN • 015395 68938 •www.thewheatsheafbrigsteer.co.uk

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

WILF’S CAFÉMore than a Café! Buffets,‘Wilf’s Away’ meals & venue for hire.Staveley Mill Yard, Back Lane, Staveley, Kendal, LA8 9LR• 01539 822329 • www.wilfs-cafe.co.uk

THE STORKExtensive menu of traditional British favourites & contemporary world dishes.Corricks Lane, Conder Green, Lancaster, LA2 0AN• 01524 751234 • www.thestorkinn.co.uk

HARRY’S CAFE BAR AT YEW TREE BARNDelicious locally sourced food & drinks served in our stylish, licensed Cafe Bar. Yew Tree Barn, Nr Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6JP• 015395 31498 • www.yewtreebarn.co.uk

ATKINSONS COFFEE SHOPAward winning international coffee and tea house with over 60 varieties.12 China Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EX• 01524 65470 • www.thecoffeehopper.com

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

WAKEFIELD ARMSEnjoy our delicious menu and experience our special atmosphere.Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4QD• 01539 739217 • www.tabletable.co.uk

Cafe

Wilf’s Cafe, StaveleyImage by Wilfs Cafe

DISCOVER

WO

RDSWORTH

MASONS ARMSA wonderful, atmospheric Lakeland Inn overlooking the beautiful Winster Valley.Strawberry Bank, Cartmel Fell, Grange over Sands, LA11 6NW• 015395 68486 • www.strawberrybank.com

Farrer’s Tea & Coffee HouseC19th coffee house serving homemade cakes & lunches, with a shop for your tea & coffee needs.13 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4LY• 01539 731707 • www.farrers.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 6NH• 01539 721766 • www.kendalwall.co.uk

ASPECT BAR & BISTROMorecambe’s finest cocktail Bar & Bistrooffering the best quality food and drink.320-3 Marine Road Central, Morecambe, LA4 5AA t • 01524 416404 - w • www.aspectbar.com

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

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 0SW• 01524 701601 • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss

RED BANK FARM - ARCHERS CAFEA working farm and pets corner with a cafe serving home-cooked food & beautiful views!The Shore, Bolton le Sands, Carnforth, LA5 8JR • 01524 823196 • www.redbankfarm.co.uk

DOVE COTTAGE & THE WORDSWORTH MUSEUMSample some delicious food in the Dove Cottage Tea Rooms.Dove Cottage, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH• 015394 35544 • www.wordsworth.org.uk

CREAMERY CAFECREAMERY CAFE

DISCOVER

WO

RDSWORTH

KENTMERE POTTERYProducing fine, handmade, multi-fired English enamels.Sawmill Cottage, Kentmere, Nr Kendal, LA8 9JH• 01539 821621 • www.kentmerepottery.com

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

YEW TREE BARNAn Aladdin’s Cave of Architectural and Garden Antiques, Interiors, Artisan studios and Cafe Bar. WRS Ltd , Yew Tree Barn, Nr Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6JP• 015395 31498 • www.yewtreebarn.co.uk

BREWERY ARTS CENTRECinema, Theatre, Art Gallery.

Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4HE• 01539 725133 • www.breweryarts.co.uk

DOVE COTTAGE & THE WORDSWORTH MUSEUMCome and have a tour of DoveCottage with a family friendly guide.Dove Cottage, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH• 015394 35544 • www.wordsworth.org.uk

LAKELAND WILDLIFE OASISThe little zoo with lots to do!

Hale, Milnthorpe, LA7 7FE• 015395 63027 • www.wildlifeoasis.co.uk

THE HERON CORN MILLA grade 2 listed, 18th century working water powered mill. Open Wed to Sun.Mill Lane, Beetham, Milnthorpe, LA7 7PQ• 015395 64271 • www.heronmill.org

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

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 3BX• 0844 504 1233 • www.hop-skip-jump.com

Heron Corn MillImage by Heron Corn Mill

RED BANK FARM A working farm and pets corner with a cafe serving home-cooked food & beautiful views!The Shore, Bolton le Sands, Carnforth, LA5 8JR • 01524 823196 • www.redbankfarm.co.uk

MUSEUM OF LAKELAND LIFETake a trip back through time and explore the rich social history of cumbria.Abbot Hall, Kendal, LA9 5AL• 015394 722464 • www.lakelandmuseum.org.uk

EXPERIENCE THE WOLFHOUSEGallery, Studios, Café, Holiday Cottages and Children’s Play Area.Lindeth Rd, Silverdale LA5 0TX• 01524 701405 • www.thewolfhouse.co.uk

RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS NATURE RESERVENature trails, superb gift shop and award-winning cafe. A relaxing day out.Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, Nr Carnforth, LA5 0SW• 01524 701601 • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss

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

FELLFOOT PARKPicnic areas, children’s activities, lake access, adventure playground and boat hire.Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NN • 015395 31273 • www.nationaltrust.org.uk

SIZERGH CASTLE Beautiful Medieval house surrounded by rich gardens.Sizergh, Nr Kendal, LA8 8AE• 015395 60951 • www.nationaltrust.org.uk /sizergh

STOTT PARK BOBBIN MILLThis extensive working mill produced literally millions of wooden bobbins!Colton, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AXt • 01539 531087 • www.english-heritage.org.uk

Farrer’s Tea & Coffee HouseC19th coffee house serving homemade cakes & lunches, with a shop for your tea & coffee needs.13 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4LY• 01539 731707 • www.farrers.co.uk

YEW TREE BARNAn inspiring collection of Antiques, Interiors, Galleries, Arts & Crafts, Gifts and Jewellery.Yew Tree Barn, Nr Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6JP• 015395 31498 • www.yewtreebarn.co.uk

MARKET GATE SHOPPING CENTREShopping...it’s in the Bag! + 110 space car park and Award Winning Toilets & Parent Room.Market Gate Shopping Centre, Lancaster, LA1 1JF • 01524 382845 • www.marketgatelancaster.co.uk

K VILLAGE - THE LAKES OUTLETOutlet shopping in Kendal & South Lakes.UPTO 60% OFF RRP EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK!SAT. NAV LA22 9BT • 015394 732363 • www.kvillage.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 6LZ• 01539 724311

ST NICHOLAS ARCADESLancaster’s leading shopping centre.

12 Lancaster Gate, Lancaster, LA1 1NB• 01524 846569 • www.stnicholasarcades.co.uk

THE WOLFHOUSE GALLERYCeramics | Art | Jewellery | Glass | Wood and much, much more!Lindeth Rd, Silverdale LA5 0TX• 01524 701405 • www.thewolfhouse.co.uk

KENTMERE POTTERYProducing fine, handmade, multi-fired English enamels.Sawmill Cottage, Kentmere, Nr Kendal, LA8 9JH• 01539 821621 • www.kentmerepottery.com

13 The Warehouse

CARR BANK GARDEN CENTREWe specialise in all your garden needs, and are major stockists of Pet Foods & Supplies.Sandside Road, Milnthorpe, LA7 7JY • 01524 762313 • www.carrbankgardencentre.co.uk

13 THE WAREHOUSE3 floor Boutique Department Store with coffee stop. Where shopping is fun!13 Queen Street, Morecambe, LA4 5EQt • 01524 401600

PLUMGARTHSSpeciality butchers and farm shop selling tasty local produce.Crook Road, Kendal, LA8 8QJ• 01539 736300 • www.plumgarths.co.uk

THE LITTLE SHOP ARNSIDEspecial gifts and hand-picked products for all ages and occasions.36 The Promenade, Arnside, Carnforth LA5 0HA• 01524 761264 • www.thelittleshoparnside.co.uk

PARAGONLadies’ clothes, jewellery, scarves & a fabulous range of greetings cards & gifts for all ages.7 Yewbarrow Terrace, Grange over Sands, LA11 6ED• 015395 32597

THE FAMOUS 1657 CHOCOLATE HOUSEA chocolate gift specialist with over 124 kinds of chocolate.54 Branthwaite Brow, Kendal, LA9 4TXt • 01539 740702 - w • www.chocolatehouse1657.co.uk

ROOM 19Fashion accessories, Gifts and Homeware.

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

ARNDALE CENTREEssential big name stores & independent retailers. Activities through school holidays. Market Street, Morecambe, LA4 5DH @ArndaleShoppingt • 01524 416922 - w • arndalemorecambe.co.uk

-Learn to ski / wakeboard-Banana / disc / sofa rides-Boat rides -Sports bar 01524 733377 / 07850185150Junction 35 off the M6 / LA6 1JZ

Unit 16, Parkside Road, Kendal, LA9 7DU 01539 735556

There’s so much to do at ...

Come join us for a brand new and completelybonkers vertical climbing experience!• It's fun, it's wacky, it's CRAZY!• Absolutely no experienced required• Age 5 Years – Adults

01539 721766 info@kendalwall.co.uk www.kendalwall.co.uk

With the tallest indoor wall in the country, Kendal Wall offers indoor/outdoor sessions & courses for all.With superb facilities including café, shop & conference suites.

ClimbingCentreLakeland

KENDAL

Coming this

Summer the UK’s first

Indoor

Via Ferrata

1262-KWall-Bucket&Spade 47x89alt3_Layout 1 11/06/2014 15:22 Page 1

www.redbankfarm.co.uk | 01524 823196Red Bank Farm, The Shore, Bolton Le Sands, Carnforth, LA5 8JR

Campsite on a working farm. Cafe & Pets Corner

3 floor boutique department store