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Graythwaite Hall Gardens |
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"A spring garden landscaped by Thomas Mawson
in partnership with Dan Gibson and Knill Freeman in
1895"
In a wooded valley of 12 acres exhibiting an
extensive collection of rhododendrons and azaleas.
The Dutch Garden and Rose Garden are typical of
the period and visitors can explore paths through
lawns and woodland to gain contrasting views of
their surroundings.
Towering above are some
impressive trees, now giants sheltering smaller
ornamentals and the Dogs cemetery and arboretum are
havens of peace.
Graythwaite Hall,
Graythwaite,
Ulverston,
Cumbria,
LA12 8BA
Tel: 015395 31333
www.graythwaitehall.co.uk |
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Lakeland Wildlife
Oasis
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Milnthorpe
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"A unique and exciting blend of exotic wildlife
and interactive 'hands-on' displays"
Exhibits range from chameleons to computers,
from fossils to fossas and include some of the
world's most threatened species which are kept
here as part of international breeding
programmes.
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis,
Hale,
Milnthorpe,
Cumbria,
LA7 7BW
Tel: 015395 63027
www.wildlifeoasis.co.uk |
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Fitz Park
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Keswick
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"One of the most attractive urban parks in the
United Kingdom for over 100 years"
Only five minutes stroll from The Moot Hall in
Keswick’s busy town centre, the broad sweep of
Fitz Park offers residents and visitors rest and
recreation in a splendid setting.
The
smaller Upper Park has bowling and tennis
facilities set among formal shrubberies and
specimen trees. Lower Park is an impressive
large open space dominated by mature trees and
with views beyond to three thousand foot Skiddaw.
Bordered by the River Greta, the whole Park
creates an oasis in a busy world.
www.parks-ij-keswick.co.uk/fitz.html |
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Stagshaw Garden
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Ambleside
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"Created by the late Cubby Acland"
Within the woodland garden you will find a
excellent collection of shrubs that includes
rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, magnolias,
embothriums and and ericaceous trees.
National Trust
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0HE
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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VISITOR ATTRACTIONS - 4 |
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Lake District
Coast Aquarium
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Maryport
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"The best collection of native sea life in
Cumbria"
An award winning, privately owned, medium sized
aquarium which secialises in native British
aquatic life and has 20 years experience of
running public aquariums.
The Lake District Coast Aquarium,
South Quay
Maryport
Cumbria
CA15 8AB
Tel: 01900 817760
Fax: 01900 817760
www.lakedistrict-coastaquarium.co.uk |
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Acorn Bank Garden &
Watermill
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Penrith
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"Ancient oaks and the high enclosing walls of
this delightful garden keep out the extremes of
the Cumbrian climate, resulting in a spectacular
display of shrubs, roses and herbaceous borders"
Sheltered orchards contain a variety of
traditional fruit trees and the famous herb
garden is the largest collection of medicinal
and culinary plants in the North.
A
circular woodland walk runs along Crowdundle
Beck to Acorn Bank watermill, which although
under restoration is open to visitors. The house
is not open to the public.
Acorn Bank Garden & Watermill
Temple
Sowerby,
Near Penrith,
CA10 1SP
Tel:
017683 61467
Fax: 017683 66824
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Farfield Mill
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Sedbergh
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"Arts
and heritage centre"
Located on four levels, with over 20 artists
working in open studios.
Four large
galleries, changing exhibition programme,
working Victorian looms (working most days),
craft shop and excellent home made food in the
cafe.
Farfield
Mill,
Garsdale Road,
Sedbergh,
Cumbria,
LA10 5LW
Tel: 01539 621958
www.farfieldmill.org |
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Cartmel Show |
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"The most comprehensive and picturesque
show in the North"
Always a firm favourite with both visitors and
locals.
Held on the first Wednesday in
August and offers a profusion of family
entertainment packed into the picturesque
parkland setting of Cartmel Racecourse.
Cartmel Racecourse,
Cartmel,
Grange-over-Sands,
Cumbria,
LA11 6QF
Show
Secretary
Tel: 01524 733615
www.cartmelagricultural society.org.uk |
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South Lakes Wild
Animal Park |
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"They don't just talk about conservation, they
do it!"
The North's leading zoo park is a unique safari
on foot with many animals wandering free in
natural surroundings.
South Lakes Wild Animal Park,
Dalton
in Furness,
Cumbria,
LA15 8JR,
Tel:
01229 466086
Fax: 01229 461310
www.wildanimalpark.co.uk |
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Kendal Leisure
Centre |
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"A warm
welcome awaits visitors"
Facilities include a multipurpose sports
hall/theatre, squash courts, fitness room,
main and learner pools, sauna/solarium
suite, bar lounge and cafe plus lots of free
car parking.
Comprehensive range of
holiday activities and special Monster
Inflatable sessions in the pool.
Kendal Leisure Centre,
Burton
Road,
Kendal,
Cumbria,
LA9 7HXT
Tel: 01539 729702
www.kendal-leisure-centre.co.uk |
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Fell Foot Park |
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"A Victorian park, restored to its former
glory"
Offering substantial access to the lakeshore
of Windermere, where there are leisure
facilities in season.
Fine picnic
areas and rowing boat hire make this
property particularly rewarding for
families.
Spring and early summer
bring impressive displays of daffodils,
followed by rhododendrons, and there are
magnificent views of the Lakeland fells.
Fell Foot Park,
Newby Bridge,
Ulverston,
Cumbria,
LA12 8NN
Tel:
015395 31273
Fax: 015395 39926
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Red Man's Way |
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"Red Man's Way and Miners
Sculpture"
Red Man's Way is a recreational path running
the length of Barrow's slag bank site in an
area formerly occupied by the Hindpool Iron
and Steel works.
In the 1870's this
was the biggest Bessemer steel production
plant in the world and employed over 5000
men.
The processes involved in the
iron and steel industry often left the men
covered in red dust.
www.lindal-in-furness.co.uk |
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Trotters
World of Animals
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Keswick
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"Home
to hundreds of friendly animals"
Meet birds
of prey, primates, reptiles and many other animals including
popular pets in a beautiful location surrounded by lakes and
mountains.
Trotters
World of Animals,
Coalbeck Farm,
Bassenthwaite,
Keswick,
Cumbria,
CA12 4RD
Tel: 017687 76239
www.trottersworld.com
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Hope
Park
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Keswick
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"Enjoyed
by many thousands of people every year"
Hope Park, strategically located between town centre and lake, was
donated to the town in 1925 by Sir Percy Hope. The land was
previously an area for the grazing of horses which were used to
transport charabancs from Keswick Railway Station to the various
hotels in the town.
The Park was opened as a golf course on the 27th May 1927 by Mr J
H Taylor, who was the British Golf Champion at that time.
After the death of Sir Percy Hope OBE in 1974 the Hope Park
Charitable Trust took over the running of the park in his memory.
This magnificent park gives pleasure to all who enjoy its quiet
areas and who take delight in watching the seasons change.
www.parks-in-keswick.co.uk/hope.html |
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Holme Open Farm
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Sedbergh |
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"Traditional
Dales working farm "
Holme
Open Farm welcomes school visits and families, with tours of
the farm giving children chance to touch, hold and feed as
many different types of animal as possible.
Holding and bottle feeding baby lambs is really exciting;
stroking the goats and kids and sometimes being nibbled by
them produces shrieks of laughter!
And feeding the tiny chicks and holding them amuses even the
most timid of children.
The ducks, geese, pigs, pony and kittens are also there for
everyone to meet.
Holme Open Farm,
Sedbergh,
Cumbria,
LA10 5ET
Tel: 01539 620654
www.holmeopenfarm.co.uk |
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