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

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

01229 582292

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

Tewitfield, Carnforth LA6 1JH www.green l andsfarmvi l l age.co.u kTel: 01524 784184

Artisan Villagevisit our numerous shops for gifts, skincare, jewellery, country clothing & delicious foods.

Farming & FunAnimals, donkey rides, go-karts, mini tractors, indoor soft play, picnics, parties, mini golf & more.

Wellies Cafehome-cooked, locally sourced food & drink

Clothing heaven in the heart of the Lake District

SandwichWhite StuffGreat PlainsHarris TweedNessCharli Market Pl, Ambleside LA22 9BU 015394 32497 www.rushambleside.co.uk

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

25 Main Street, Sedbergh 015396 20558 www.mainstreetgallery.co.uk

26 mainstreet, Sedbergh, LA10 5AA

Visit us at WWW.ELEPHANTYARD.COM or call 01539 720170 | Elephant Yard Shopping, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4QQ

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The Factory is a dynamic collection of creative workspaces and versatile event venues

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Learn to ski / wakeboardBanana / disc / sofa rides

Boat rides Sports bar

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

C O F F E E R O A S T E R S

www.thecoffeehopper.com / 01524 65470 / Lancaster LA1 1EX

Atkinsons / The Music Room / The Hall

FUN 4 KIDS KENDALSoft play centre and so much more!

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

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

THE DUKESAn award winning theatre, cinema & café bar that plays host to live music, comedy & drama.Moor Lane, Lancaster LA1 1QE • 01524 598500 • www.dukes-lancaster.org

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

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

CROOKLANDS OF DALTONGarden centre, cafe & restaurant, play centre and much more ... Come spend the day!Crooklands Brow, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria LA15 8JH• 01229 464225 • www.crooklands.co.uk

THE FACTORYThe Factory is home to some of the North West’s most exciting artists & creative businesses.Castle Mills, Aynam Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7DE• 01539 792922 • www.thefactorykendal.com

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Crooklands Garden Centre, Dalton-in-FurnessImage by Crooklands Garden Centre

THE WINTER GARDENSAn historical gem on Morecambe promenade.Events, history and even ghost hunting!209 Marine Road Central, Morecambe, LA4 4BU • 01524 422180 • www.thewintergardensmorecambe.co.uk

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

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

RIVER DEEP MOUNTAIN HIGHFun, friendly adventures. Booking essential.

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

ESCAPE BIKE SHOPBike shop, workshop and hire centre. Contact us for sales, service, advice and route tips.Kirksteads, Westhouse, Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6 3NJ• 015242 41226 • www.escapebikeshop.com

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

LAKELAND WILDLIFE OASISThe little zoo with lots to do!

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

POPPIES CAFE & BISTROSituated opposite the town clock.Good quality food at affordable prices. 4 Union Street, Ulverston, La12 7HR• 01229 583134 • / ulverstoncafe

FOURPENCE CAFE & SHOPPEFamous for our real lemonade, range of homemade products, and distinctive dishes.16 Kings Street, Ulverston, LA12 7DZ• 01229 583131 • www.fourpencecafe.co.uk

THE HAZELMERE CAFE & BAKERYAward winning tea specialist, cafe, bakery and restaurant in the English Lake District.Grange over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6ED• 015395 32972 • www.hazelmerecafe.co.uk

CAFE NOVAFamily run Cafe situated in the heart of Sedbergh, with something to suit everyone!26 mainstreet, Sedbergh, LA10 5AA • 01539 634010 • Cafe Nova Sedbergh

MAD HATTERS TEA ROOMS Don’t sit on your laurels, enjoy our hardy breakfast! Homemade cakes, afternoon teas & light lunches.46 Market St, Ulverston, LA12 7LS• 01229 581020 • www.mad-hatters.net

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

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

THYME OUT COFFEE HOUSE & RESTAURANTHomemade food using fresh locally sourced produce. Cater for Gluten and dairy free.Main Street Grange-over-Sands LA11 6DP• 015395 34079 • www.thymeoutgrange.com

Brew Brothers, KendalImage by Brew Brothers

ALEXANDER’S THE PUBTraditional Westmorland Pub with beer garden serving food and real ales all day. Castle Green Hotel, Castle Green Lane, Kendal, LA9 6RG• 01539 797017 • www.castlegreen.co.uk

MASTERS HOUSE TEA ROOMStop by for great lunches and delicious afternoon teas. Dogs welcome.80B Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4HE• 01539 720723

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

JOSHUA TREELicensed Bistro & Coffee House.

Yard 11, Stramongate, Kendal, LA9 4BH • 01539 737223

ATKINSONS COFFEE SHOPSteeped in the Heritage of Tea & Coffee. Brimming with a World of Aromas.12 China Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EX• 01524 65470 • www.thecoffeehopper.com

BREW BROTHERSA very warm welcome awaits you. Artisanbreakfasts and food served all day long.69 highgate, Kendal, LA9 4ED• 01539 722237

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

POSH SARDINEGift & antique shop, and cafe situated on the promenade at Arnside.24 Promenade, Arnside, Carnforth, LA5 0HA• 01524 762575

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

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

FARFIELD MILLDiscover this thriving arts, crafts and heritage centre. Only 12 miles from Kendal.Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, LA10 5LW• 015396 21973 • www.farfieldmill.org

FORD PARK Beautiful park and gardens, with a cafe & play area. Gateway to Sir john Barrow monument.Ford Park, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JP• 01229 580666 • www.ford-park.org.uk

WILLIAMSON PARK54 acres of parkland, Edwardian Butterfly House, Pavilion Cafe and Ashton Memorial.Wyresdale Road Lancaster, LA1 1UX• 01524 33318 • www.lancaster.gov.uk/williamsonpark

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.

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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

RSPB, Leighton MossImage by RSPB

QUAKER TAPESTRY MUSEUM KENDALMoney, Shoes, Chocolate and all that! Exhibition, Shop & Café. Open Feb-Dec. Children FREE. Friends Meeting House, Kendal LA9 4BH • 01539 722975 • www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk

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

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

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

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

LAKELAND WILDLIFE OASISThe little zoo with lots to do!

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

ELEPHANT YARD, KENDALShop fashion, footwear, beauty, jewellery, homewares, travel & more, seven days a week!Elephant Yard, Kendal, LA9 4QQ• 01539 720170 • /ElephantYardShopping

CUMBRIA CRYSTALHand-blown & hand-cut English crystal. Watch traditional glassmaking methods in our factory.Unit 4, Canal Head, Ulverston, LA12 7LB• 01229 584400 • www.cumbriacrystal.com

HIGGINSONS OF GRANGEAward-winning independent Butchers & Pie Makers, specialising in fresh local meats.Main Street, Grange Over Sands, LA11 6AB• 015395 34367 • www.higginsonsofgrange.co.uk

RUSHFORTHS OF ULVERSTONGorgeous Handbags & Accessories by Radley, Ted Baker, The Bridge, Hobo, Fiorelli, Nica etc...28 King Street, Ulverston, LA12 7DZ • 01229 582364 • www.rushforthsofulverston.com

N0.6 FINKLE STREETLovely furniture, homewares and accessories.At No.6, good style never goes out of fashion!6 Finkle Street, Sedbergh, LA10 5BZ• 015396 20298 • www.no6finklestreet.co.uk

NOUSCHKATop quality shoes from Gabor, Geox, Irregular choice, Fly London, Cara, and many more.2-4 Brogden Street, Ulverston, LA12 7AH• 01229 586546 • www.nouschka.co.uk

DAISYROOTS BOOK SHOP20,000 Secondhand books, on two floors, most subjects, famous for fiction, open Mon - Sat.Main Street, Grange over Sands, LA11 6DP• 015395 38817 • daisyroots-book-shop

MAIN STREET GALLERYArt gallery selling original, high quality pieces and a bespoke picture framing service.25 Main Street, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5BN• 015396 20558 • www.mainstreetgallery.co.uk

DAVENPORTSFrom cruising on the Nile to walking in the Lakes, Davenports Fashions have it covered.Main Street, Grange over Sands LA11 6DP• 015395 32085 • www.davenportsfashion.co.uk

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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

ELEPHANT YARD SHOPPING, KENDALShop fashion, footwear, beauty, jewellery, homewares, travel & more, seven days a week!Elephant Yard, Kendal, LA9 4QQ• 01539 720170 • /ElephantYardShopping

THULINE GALLERYThuline is a funky studio-gallery full of colourful paintings, prints and gifts of animals139 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4EN• 01539 724 414 • www.thuline.com

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

YOUR ENGLISH HOMETaking a modern approach to antiques & decorative items for your home & garden.45 Allhallows Lane, Kendal, LA9 4JH• 01539 736436 • www.yourenglishhome.co.uk

ST NICHOLAS ARCADESLancaster’s leading shopping centre.

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

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