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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-in-keswick.co.uk
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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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Lake
District Coast Aquarium |
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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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South
Lakes Wild Animal Park
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Dalton-in-Furness
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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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Kendal
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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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Newby
Bridge
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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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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
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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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