Days out Penrith. This historic market town is renowned for its wealth of specialist shops. The Toffee Shop is the perfect place to buy gifts to take home, the fudge that is also made on the premises is totally irresistible. Druid's Stone Circles. There are some 50 stone circles in Cumbria, including some of the earliest stone circles in Britain. There is a vast range of types, from the vast monumental circles at Castlerigg, Swinside and Long Meg, to the standard early bronze age circles of about 100 ft in diameter as at Casterton and Elva Plain. Long Meg and her Daughters, near Lazonby. A Bronze Age stone circle, linked with fascinating local legends. One of the finest stone circles in the north of England, the circle has a diameter of about 350 feet, the second biggest in the country. Long Meg is the tallest of the 69 stones, about 12 feet high, with three mysterious symbols, its four corners facing the points of the compass and standing some 60 feet outside the circle.The stones probably date from about 1500 BC, and it was likely to have been used as a meeting place or for some form of religious ritual. Long Meg is made of local red sandstone, whereas the daughters are boulders of rhyolite, a form of granite.
William Wordsworth wrote 'Next to Stonehenge it is beyond dispute the most notable relic that this or probably any other country contains.' Castlerigg Stone Circle, Keswick. One of the most visually impressive prehistoric monuments in Britain, and is the most visited stone circle in Cumbria. Every year thousands of people visit it to look, photograph, draw and wonder why and when and by whom it was built. The stone circle is on the level top of a low hill with views across to Skiddaw, Blencathra and Lonscale Fell. Private Tour Guides. Guided walks and cycling tours. Registered guides. Private Tour Guides with car and driver. Blue badge guides, tailor made itineraries. Nicky & Richard. Tel: 017684 84810 Ullswater,"England's most beautiful lake." Breathtaking scenery that can be enjoyed from a paddle steamer, a walk along the lakeshore or from climbing to the top of a fell. Perfect for walking, watersports and horse riding : Ullswater Steamers Boat Cruises. Ullswater "Steamers" have sailed on the lake for nearly one hundred and fifty years. The heritage boats are beautifuly maintained and the view of the lake and fells are simply breathtaking. Operating all year exect Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Pooley Bridge is the nearest embarkation point to Penrith. Enjoy a round trip of the lake or disembark at Howtown for a six mile walk walk back, or at Glenridding for an eleven mile walk. Dogs and bikes are permitted on board. You can enjoy the red deer, otters and a druid stone circle along the walk that was described by Wainright as the loveliest lakeside walk in England. www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk Aiira Force Waterfall, Ullswater. The dramatic walk to see Aira Force waterfall is just one of the highlights of the fells. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Glenridding Sailing Centre, Ullswater. www.lakesail.co.uk Lakeland walks with packponies www.packpony.co.uk Rookin House Equestrian and Activity Centre www.rookinhouse.co.uk St Patricks Boat & Bike Hire, Ullswater. Tel: 017684 82393 Lakeland Boat Hire, Pooley Bridge, Ullswater. Luxury motor boats, rowing boats, canoes, sailing boats and fishing boats. Tel: 01768486800. www.lakelandboathire.co.uk Ullswater Yacht Club www.ullswateryachtclub.org Windermere Lake Cruises www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk Derwentwater Lake Cruises, Keswick www.keswick-launch.co.uk Sailing, Canoeing, Windsurfing, kayaking and Rowing Boat Hire, Derwentwater Marina. Dinghies and boats to hire by the hour, half day and full day.Two hour, one day an two day sailing courses.Tel : 017687 72912. www.derwentwatermarina.co.uk Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Sailing, Kayaking, Boat Hire and Climbing Wall, Windermere. Low Wood Watersports and Activity Centre. Tel : 015394 39441. www.elh.co.uk/watersports Swallows & Amazons Cruises. Explore Arther Ransome's Lakeland. Daily sailings around Coniston Water.www.conistonlaunch.co.uk Private Swimming Pool. Heated indoor pool and hot tub, private hire per hour. Tel: 016974 72229 Lazonby heated outdoor pool. Open May to end of September, shared public use. Tel: 017688 98346 Penrith Leisure Centre. Fabulous newly refurbished leisure centre with 25 meter pool, luxury fitness suite, climbing wall, indoor bowls, sauna and solarium. www.leisure-centre.com Centre Parcs Day Pass, Penrith. Unlimited use of the exhilarating World of Water, a swimming paradise incorporating the U.K's longest falling rapids ride. Pay as you go for any of the other activities you may wish to do. Parkfoot Trekking Centre. This pony trekking centre is situated directly on the fell side overlooking lake Ullswater. Especially safe for children as no road work is involved. Sure footed, well mannered horses and ponies. Suitable for adults and children, beginners and experienced riders.Tel: 017684 86696. www.parkfootponytrekking.co.uk Stockbridge Pony Trekking Centre. Enjoy breathtaking views overlooking Lake Ullswater. Catering for adults and children, beginners and experienced riders.Tel:01768 863468 Horse Riding at Rookin House, Penrith. Rides from one hour to a full day. Over 35 well mannered and willing horses to suit all riders from complete beginners to the more experienced. Group and private lessons in flat work, cross country,and show jumping. Hacks over farmland, forestry, bridleways and country lanes. Tel : 017684 83561. www.rookinhouse.co.uk Climbing Wall , Keswick. Climbing Wall lessons for individuals, families and groups. Suitable for complete beginners. Once you have mastered the knot tying and ropework you can stay and climb unsupervised for as long as you like. Tel ; 017687 72000. www.keswickclimbingwall.co.uk Golf. Within a twenty mile radius of Penrith there are eight golf clubs and a driving range including: Penrith Golf Club, Near Bracken Bank Lodge. 18 hole course. A favourite course for many golfers. The views of the North Lakes mountains are stunning. The members and staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. The clubhouse is superb. Tel : 01768 891919 Penrith Driving Range. It is hard to imagine a more attractive setting to practice your golf in than here with the spectacular Pennine views and manicured driving range to hit across. On the Penrith Driving Range you can enjoy hitting full compression golf balls off high quality simulated " turf" mats to make all year round practice as realistic as possible. Other practice features include:
Keswick Golf Club. In the heart of the Lake District, the golf club is renowned for its outstanding Lakeland views and superb facilities.The course has scenic panoramic views of Blencathra - one of England's highest mountains - Skiddaw, Clough Head and other North Lakeland fells.There is a superb bar and restaurant serving excellent local food and drink, which has an outstanding outlook across the fells. There are changing rooms and a comprehensive practice area.The club has its own professional, Gary Watson, who can provide you with lessons if need be and there is a fully equipped golf shop.They welcome visitors to the Lakes who want a great day of golf .Tel : 017687 79324 www.keswickgolfclub.com The Carlisle- Settle Railway. England's most scenic railway.This famous, historic and stunningly beautiful railway line has a station in Lazonby.Generous discounts for groups of ten or more.www.settle-carlisle.co.uk The South Tynedale Railway. Buy your ticket in the restored Victorian station building in Alston for a leisurely ride through the beautiful scenery of the South Tyne valley.The trains are hauled by preserved steam and diesel engines. A return journey takes about 60 minutes. www.strps.org.uk Carnforth Railway Station. David Lean's romantic classic "Brief Encounter" was filmed here. Visitor centre, film and The Refreshment Room replicating the set where Laura and Alec first met. Tel: 01524 735165 The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, Windermere. Fares can include a cruise on Lake Windermere. Diesel, Victorian, steam and ghost train weekends. www.lakesiderailway.co.uk Winderemere Steamboats & Museum. A unique and historic collection of steam and motor boats with steam launch trips, "Swallows and Amazons" exhibition, Beatrix Potter's rowing boat and model boats Boat Pond. Tel:015394 45565. www.steamboat.co.uk Jennings Brewery, Cockermouth. Situated in the shadow of the castle in this historic market town. Find out how real ales are brewed on a guided tour of the brewery. Sample some of these superb Lakeland ales in the atmospheric bar. Tel : 0845 1297190. www.jenningsbrewery.co.uk Hesket Newmarket Brewery. Set in the converted barn at the back of the Old Crown the brewery is unusual in that it is owned by a cooperative of enthusiastic local shareholders, all keen in preserving real ales. Tours on Wednesday evenings followed by a meal at the Old Crown. Tel : 016974 78288 The Solway Aviation Museum,Carlisle. The museum is home to a collection of aircraft reflecting Britain's position as world leader in aircraft design and innovation at the dawn of the jet age. Tel : 01228 573823. www.solway-aviation-museum.co.uk Quad Bike Treks at Greystoke Castle, Penrith. Adult quad treks, one and a half hour 400cc treks on four-wheel drive quads. One hour 125cc treks for twelve year olds and upwards, on two-wheel drive quads. Tel : 01768 483722. www.greystoke.com Quad Bike Treks at Rookin House, Penrith. 300cc and 360cc bikes. Twenty minute, forty minute and one hour treks at Rookin House, Penrith. Tel :017684 83561. www.rookinhouse.co.uk Go Karting at Rookin House, Penrith . The Lake District's only indoor Rally Cross Circuit. Five practice laps and a series of ten lap races. Rookin House, Penrith. Tel :017684 83561. www.rookinhouse.co.uk Farmers Markets. As well as farm shops there are regular Farmers Markets in the Eden Valley. Hutton-In-The Forrest. The romantic and historic home of Lord and Lady Inglewood, featuring fine collections of furniture, tapestries,portraits and ceramics. It is surrounded by the magnificent woodland of the medieval Forest of Inglewood and is the legendary Green Knight's Castle in the Arthurian tale. Beautiful walled garden, topiary terraces and woodland walk. www.hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk Dalemain Historic House & Garden. A Mediaeval, Tudor and early Georgian house, home to the Hasell family since 1679. www.dalemain.com Rheged. A cinema screen the size of six double decker buses, the National Mountaineering Exhibition, shops, cafes and a restaurant. www.rheged.com Go Ape, high wire forest adventure. Rural tourist attraction of the year 2003. A robust aerial assault course. Swing from tree to tree high above the forest floor ! Two hours or more of adrenalin fulled fun, laughter and adventure. www.goape.co.uk Cycle Hire, ATK Lakeland, bikes delivered to Bracken Bank Lodge. £17.50 per day. Tel : 016973 52283 Cycle Hire and Guided Cycle Tours, Penrith and Ambleside. Based at Brougham Hall Cycle Active are the cycling experts. Cycling is a great way to enjoy the Lake District's stunning scenery and clean, fresh air. Scenic tours and off road treks. Novices are well looked after. Experienced cyclists will be impressed. Tel : 01768 840400. www.cycleactive.co.uk Guided All Terrain Cycling, Penrith. Let your guide arrange your cycling adventure for you. Enjoy routes passing ancient stone circles, following Roman Roads and packhorse routes and even trips across lakes on passenger boats. Tel : 07736 816700. www.adventurecycling.co.uk Eden Valley Circular Circle Route. A guide to this route is available from Penrith Tourist Information Centre. Tel : 01768 867466 Cycle Hire, Penrith. Arragon's Cycle Centre. A fleet of bikes for hire for the whole family. Hire by the day. All bikes are given a full service before they leave the shop. Helmets, locks and spares free of charge. Tel : 01768 890344. Cycle Hire, Ullswater. St Patrick's Boat & Bike Hire Tel: 017684 82393 Cycle Hire, Staveley, Kendal. Tel : 01539 821443. www.wheelbase.co.uk Cycle Hire, Keswick. Tel : 017687 72000. www.keswickclimbingwall.co.uk . Cycle Hire, Windermere. Grizedale Mountain Bikes are situated at the heart of Lakeland's largest forest, which is also home to the county's biggest off road cycling facility. Canoe and Kayak hire also available with group and private lessons for novices. Tel : 015394 44451. www.grizdalemountainbikes.co.uk Abbott Lodge Jersey Ice Cream. A working dairy farm which produces over 30 flavours of delicious homemade ice cream. Tea room and calf viewing barn. Close to Larch Cottage Nurseries. Tel : 01931 712720 www.abbottlodgejerseyicecream.co.uk Larch Cottage Nurseries. An atmospheric and unique nursery set in Romanesque style ruined walls.The gardens include a Japanese garden, a Medieval courtyard and a Gothic plant house. A leading specialist in rare and unusual plants. A wonderful Mediterranean terrace restaurant overlooks the gardens and the Pennines. Tel : 01931 712404 www.larchcottagenurseries.com Hayes Garden World. Attracting over a million visitors a year, exciting new ideas and imaginative displays to enthuse the keenest gardener and shopping enthusiast alike. A family run business for 200 years. www.hayesgardenworld.co.uk Hazel Dene Garden Centre, Culgaith. Nestling alongside the Carlisle to Settle railway line. Inspiration for your garden, tearoom, gift and fine food shop.Tel : 01768 882520 Kennedys Fine Chocolates, Orton. This small chocolate factory in Orton makes wonderful handmade chocolates. There is a factory shop and coffee house. Home baking and homemade ice creams. Acorn Bank Garden, Temple Sowerby, Penrith. A National Trust garden with an outstanding walled herb garden. Traditional orchards and mixed boarders, wooded riverside walks through the wild flowers to the watermill. Tel : 017683 61893 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Weatheriggs Pottery. This famous pottery is the only remaining steam powered pottery in the U.K. You can watch craftsmen at work and have a go at making or decorating our own pottery. Museum and cafe serving homemade lunches on site. www.wetheriggs-pottery.co.uk The Heaton Cooper Studio, Grasmere.
The Lakes has always been a mecca for writers and artists including the landscape painters, father and son, Alfred and William Heaton Cooper and grandson Julian Cooper.
The Studio stocks one of the finest selections of art materials in the North of England, including many specialist and unusual items, and advises on their application and use. Kirk Neuk Studio and Gallery, Lazonby. In the converted limestone barn next to the church. A showcase for some of Britain's best figurative ceramic artists. Tel : 01768 870492. www.kirkneukgallery.co.uk The World Famous Motor Museum, Keswick.
Featuring vehicles from TV and Film - Fab 1, Batmobile, James Bond collection etc ... Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre. Features include a tour through this unique mine and an interactive exhibition area. www.npht.com Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum.
A visit to Killhope Museum is a unique and unforgettable experience. Killhope is a fully restored nineteenth century lead mine, where you experience for yourself the life and work of the lead mining families of the Pennine dales. www.durham.gov.uk/killhope High Head Sculpture Valley Ivegill. Wander leisurely through the landscape and enjoy the magnificent life size sculptures imaginatively displayed in a natural wooded valley. Dogs on leads welcome. Gallery and farmhouse fayre in the tearoom. Brougham Castle. Impressive ruins of a 13th century fortress. www.english-heritage.org.uk Brougham Hall. Craft workshops, cafe, museums. England's most ambitious country house restoration project. Home of the famous Old Smokehouse. www.broughamhall.co.uk Penrith Museum. A small museum set in a 300 hundred year old school. Tel: 01768 212228 Carlisle Castle. This mighty fortress has watched over the City for 900 years. Tours, exhibition and a regimental museum. www.english-heritage.org.uk Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Carlisle. www.tulliehouse.co.uk Souvenir Antiques, opposite Carlisle Museum. Selling antiques including Roman rings, pottery, glass and oil lamps. www.souvenirantiques.co.uk Carlisle Cathedral. Founded in 1122, with stained glass windows from the 14th-20th centuries, fine wood carving, painted wall panels and the Brougham Triptych alter piece. Exhibition, gift shop with specialty foods and the Prior's Kitchen Restaurant. Lanercost Priory. Explore the ruins of a magnificent 12th Century Augustinian priory. Audio tours. www.english-heritage.org.uk Hadrian's Wall & Birdoswald Roman Fort. Enjoy 2000 years of history. Superb visitor centre. www.english-heritage.org.uk/hadrianswall The Cumbrian Antiques Centre. Forty antique dealers selling quality furniture, clocks, china, glass, silver, jewellery, paintings and other works of art. Set in a beautiful listed building. Tel : 01697 742515. www.cumbrianantiques.co.uk Beckstones Art Gallery. One of the U.Ks leading Fine Art Galleries, specialising in only the highest quality original paintings by the most talented artists in the country. Lilliput Lane Visitor Centre, Penrith. A life sized thatched cottage surrounded by colourful gardens. Take a tour of the studios to see how the world's favourite miniature cottages are made. Painting studio for paint your own sessions.Tel : 01768 212692 www.lilliputlane.co.uk Wetheriggs Country Pottery. Steeped in history wetheriggs was established in 1855 and is the only remaining steam powered pottery in the U.K. Artists at work and pottery and painting workshop.www.wetheriggs-pottery.co.uk Whinlater Forest. Trails and walks for all ages and abilities. Spectacular views from the fells and forests. Visitor centre, tea room. Live tv pictures and telescopes to watch the nesting Ospreys. www.whinlatterforestpark.co.uk The Lakeland Motor Museum, Holker Hall and Gardens. A full day of history, culture and scenery. The Motor Museum includes the Campbell Bluebird exhibition. www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk The Grasmere Gingerbread shop.
Sarah Nelson's Original Celebrated Grasmere Gingerbread. This fascinating little shop was built in 1630 as the village school and was where Wordsworth taught. World famous for it's unique and wonderful gingerbread made from its secret recipe. The gingerbread has been baked everyday since 1854. Bracken Bank Lodge hosted their 150th anniversary. Situated next to the graveyard where William Wordsworth lies. Tel : 015394 35428 Dove Cottage, home of William Wordsworth, Grasmere. Guided tours, garden and the Wordsworth Museum. www.wordsworth.org.uk Wordsworth House, Cockermouth. William Wordsworth's childhood home. In the centre of the bustling market town. Many tea rooms, pubs interesting shops and other places to visit. www.wordsworthhouse.org.uk Hill Top, Ambleside. Beatrix Potter's home, exactly as she left it ! Tel: 015394 36269 The Lakeland Limited Store, Windermere. The place for clever and useful kitchen items. Cafe serving contemporary food. www.lakelandlimited.co.uk The Aquarium of the Lakes, Windermere. A fascinating array of creatures found in and around the Lake District, including pike, eel, char, otters, sharks and rays. www.aquariumofthelakes.co.uk K Village Outlet Sopping, Kendal. Up to 60% off recommended retail prices. Including The National Trust Gift Shop, Cotton Traders, Dartington Crystal, Crabtree& Evelyn, Price's Candlemakers, Van Heusen, Denby Pottery and K & Clarks. www.kvillage.co.uk Kendal Museum. Founded in 1796 this is one of the oldest museums in the country. As well as a wide range of fascinating exhibitions the museum houses a wonderful and unusual collection of objects and aertefacts. www.kendalmuseum.org Hawkshead Village. Hawkshead is still the same tiny village of higgledy-piggledy houses, archways and squares beloved by Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Home to the Hawkshead Quality Outdoor Clothing Store. Hawkshead Relish Company. An award winning family run business with a range of top quality home made relishes, chutneys, mustards, sauces and preserves. Situated on a corner of the main village square. Tel : 015394 36614. www.hawksheadrelish.com The Teapottery, Keswick. The largest collection of eccentric teapots in England.Tea pots, tea related items and unique gifts. www.teapottery.co.uk The Keswick Holiday Arts Studio. A friendly atmosphere where no experience is needed, support given for all activities. Watercolour, mosaics, glass painting, potters wheel, silk painting, ceramic decoration. www.keswickstudio.co.uk Low Sizergh Barn, Kendal. Farm retailer of the year 2005. The late 17th century stone barn has three floors of speciality foods,crafts and gifts. Organic dairy farm selling cheese and ice cream. Farm shop, tea room, craft gallery and farm trail. www.lowsizerghbarn.co.uk Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Kendal. One of Britain's finest independant galleries. A splendid Georgian villa in a beautiful position set amongst lawns and trees, beside the River Kent and overlooked by the romantic ruins of Kendal Castle. Abbot Hall has a reputation for showing some of the most important exhibitions outside London. www.abbothall.org.uk The Museum of Lakeland Life, Abbot Hall, Kendal. Housed in the stable block of Abbot Hall Art Gallery. The story of how Lakeland people lived and worked 200 years ago. The Swallows and Amazons room displays some of Arthur Ransome's belongings. Tel : 01539 722464. www.lakelandmuseum.org.uk Gretna Green, The Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop. Romance, scandel, intrigue and shopping! Food hall and restaurants. Renew your wedding vows over the legendary anvil.www.gretnagreen.com www.visitcumbria.com.This is a guide to the many attractions and places of interest in Cumbria.
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