Rydal Mount was the home of Wordsworth for 37 years where he wrote and revised many of his poems including the world famous Daffodils and...

See over 2000 years of local Lake District history at Ambleside’s Armitt Museum and Library. From the Romans to Beatrix Potter along with Ruskin, Wordsworth...

Bridge House was built in the 16th Century in what was then an apple orchard, and constructed originally as a summer house and apple store...

Claife Heights is an area of woodland owned by the National Trust, on the western shores of Windermere. It is a great spot for walking,...

Moss Eccles Tarn is just a short walk from Near Sawrey. It was here that Beatrix Potter spent many an hour fishing - from...

Wise Een Tarn is situated approximately midway between Near Sawrey and High Wray, in the National Trust’s Claife Heights region. This tranquil spot is easily...

Colwith Force is, quite simply, a stunning waterfall, and forms part of the Colwith Circle walk. This is a very nice gentle walk and not...

Set in the magnificent Vale of Esthwaite in the heart of the English Lake District, Hawkshead is a truly historic and wonderfully picturesque village characterised...

Set beneath the impressive shadow of The Old Man of Coniston and alongside Lake Coniston, Coniston is one of the most well known of all...

Rydal is a tiny hamlet between Grasmere and Ambleside in the beautiful Rothay Valley, and was home to William Wordsworth for 37 years. Within the...

The Wordsworth Trust was founded in 1891, to secure Dove Cottage ’for eternal possessions of all those who loved English poetry all over the world’....

This woodland garden was created by the late Cubby Acland, a regional agent for the National Trust until 1973. It covers approximately 8 acres and...

Brockhole is an Edwardian house beautifully situated on the shores of Windermere; enjoy extensive landscaped gardens, lake cruises, adventure playground, guided walks and activities. There...

Townend is owned by the National Trust and is a fine example of Lake District vernacular architecture. It is a solid stone and slate...

Catbells is a Lakeland fell just south of Keswick, popular with walkers. For those interested in the leisurely walk to the summit, you can...

Maiden Moor forms part of the Newlands Round (near Keswick) which many locals would argue you should walk in an anti-clockwise direction. This is because,...

The walk out to Latrigg will give you some of the best views in the whole of best views England. There are two ways you...

Castlerigg Stone Circle, on the outskirts of Keswick, is very easily accessible. For this reason, and also due to its stunning beauty, it’s also the...

This impressive 15th Century tower is the main remains of Shap Abbey that has been an important religious and cultural landmark in the community for...

Derwentwater is a 3-mile long lake in Cumbria with a historical and literary background. One of the best ways to experience the lake is...

Keswick’s world-famous Theatre By The Lake has its origins in a mobile theatre that toured the country in the 60s and 70s. Its popularity declined...

Derwent Island House is a magnificent mansion house and stately home which is one of the most well-loved man made features of this natural area....

Any visitor to Keswick would be foolish to leave without taking a different perspective on the town – from Derwentwater lake! For a quick trip,...

Gallery 26 at 27 is an art gallery with a mission – to become one of the top galleries outside London with some of the...

At Cars of the Stars you can see some of the most famous cars from film and TV. The incredible collection includes, Batmobiles, Bond cars,...

Keswick Museum tells the stories of the unique and varied past of the town. Keswick is well known for the first pencils, some very famous...

The history of the Moot Hall is sketchy, but there are reports of a significant building on the site as early as 1571. The current...

Keswick has a long history of mining, dating back to 1564 when German mining experts arrived to look for copper and lead. When pencil making...

Come and see wonderful attraction and go home feeling more puzzled than ever! We offer a unique concept for the young and old alike....

The Sharp Edge Gallery is run by several local artists to showcase their work. Entry is free, and you’re sure to find something to your...

Keswick Climbing Wall offers a whole range out indoor and outdoor activites. All the staff are qualified to work with children, and so can offer...

Cumberland Pencil Museum, and Cumberland pencils themselves, are famous the world over, and were used to draw the animation ’The Snowman’. Inside the museum you...

Lady Of The Lakes Catholic Church is Keswick’s Catholic church, and holds regular services. Sunday Mass is at 8am and 10:45am, Weekday Mass is at...

The Derwentwater Marina organises a range of instructional and exciting 1, 2 day or week long courses in a wide range of activities for individuals...

The Hawkshead Grammar School is one of the oldest in the area and this integral museum is a fascinating visitor attraction for all those interested...

A unique and historic collection of steam and motor boats as well as a ‘Swallows and Amazons’ exhibition and a ‘Motor Boats – You Can...

Orrest Head is a viewpoint made popular by the poet William Wordsworth. It was also popular with Victorian day-trippers from the industrial towns of...

Belle Isle is a wooded island in Lake Windermere, landscaped in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The island is one mile long - the longest...

Solar-electric launches providing a low-pollution alternative for the discerning visitor. We serve 7 jetties around the lake offering a great service to walkers, cyclists, those...

In an indoor re-creation of the Lakeland countryside, discover Peter Rabbit™ eating radishes in Mr. McGregor’s garden; see Jemima Puddle-duck™ amongst the foxgloves; and Mrs....