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Inspiring Days Out Discover places to learn about our rich past, find inspiration or simply relish the beauty of the surroundings.

From historic houses and gardens to beautiful cathedrals and quirky museums to ancient ruins, there’s so much to explore in Cumbria and the Lake District.

Plan Your Visit

For information, activities and discounts visit:

www.cumbriaslivingheritage.co.uk

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Discounts available where you see this symbol.

Discounts vary at each attraction and can include money off entry, kids go free or free tea/coffee.

Please ask at the individual attraction for details and bring your guide with you to claim.

Carlisle Cathedral Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life

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Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens Dove Cottage & The Wordsworth Museum

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English Heritage - Brougham Castle - Furness Abbey - Stott Park Bobbin Mill

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Brantwood Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre

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Armitt Museum and Library

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Holker Hall & Gardens Hutton in the Forest Historic House & Gardens

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Keswick Museum Kirklinton Hall and Gardens

Symbols Free Parking Dogs welcome on leads Plant sales Children’s playground Family friendly events Tearoom Gift shop Group visits Facilities for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility Facilities for those with visual impairments Facilities for those with auditory impairments Winter Opening & Facilities Attractions are either fully open or have reduced opening times during winter months. Please check opening times in advance.

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10 Lakeland Arts - Abbot Hall Art Gallery - Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry - Blackwell The Arts & Crafts House 11 Lakeland Motor Museum Levens Hall & Gardens 12 Mirehouse & Gardens Muncaster Castle, Gardens, Hawk & Owl Centre 13 National Trust - Allan Bank - Acorn Bank - Sizergh - Hill Top - Beatrix Potter Gallery - Wordsworth House & Garden 14 Quaker Tapestry The Ruskin Museum 15 Swarthmoor Hall Winderwath Gardens

Armitt Museum and Library Rydal Road, Ambleside, LA22 9BL Tel: 015394 31212 www.armitt.com

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Founded by poets, artists, and writers, the Armitt is the quintessence of the cultural Lakes.

Today, it presents a permanent exhibition devoted to its greatest benefactor, Beatrix Potter. ‘Image and Reality’ reaches beyond the popular image to her extraordinary life and achievements.

Kurt Schwitters, the German modernist lived and worked in Ambleside.

One of the most influential artists of the 20th Century, our collection of his work is of international importance.

In our library visitors enjoy browsing the magnificent collection of antiquarian books, manuscripts and other displays. The Armitt is truly one of the rarest treasures of the Lakes.

OPENING TIMES 1 Apr- 31 Oct, Mon- Sat, 10am- 5pm 1 Nov- 31 Mar, Mon- Sat, 10am-4.30pm

DIRECTIONS Situated at the northern end of Ambleside, just past the mini roundabout at the bottom of the Kirkstone Pass road.

Reg. Charity 526975

Askham Hall Askham, Penrith, CA10 2PF Tel: 01931 712350 www.askhamhall.co.uk Map Ref 5

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A stunning grade I listed Pele Tower dating back to the 13th century, Askham Hall has recently been transformed from a stately family home into a unique and contemporary stylish retreat and restaurant. Luxurious, unpretentious, up-to-date and full of charm. With 15 en-suite bedrooms, an outdoor heated pool, spa, dining rooms, wedding barn, medieval hall and outdoor pavilion. The grade II listed gardens are open to the public and full of stunning features, visitors can also enjoy something delicious in the atmospheric Kitchen Garden Café.

OPENING TIMES Gardens and Café: every day (except Sat) 10am - 5pm during spring and summer. From Oct half term: Fri – Sun, 11am - 4pm.

Closed from 5 Dec until mid-Feb, then Fri - Sun 11am - 4pm until the Easter holidays. Restaurant and accommodation available Tue - Sat for dinner and overnight stays.

Groups can stay any day

DIRECTIONS Situated in a quiet and picturesque village within easy access (about ten minutes drive) from Penrith and junction 40 of the M6.

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Brantwood Coniston, LA21 8AD Tel: 015394 41396 www.brantwood.org.uk Map Ref 8

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Experience John Ruskin’s legacy and inspiration at Brantwood, one of the most beautifully situated houses in the Lake District. Renowned as a writer, artist and thinker, Ruskin’s home is filled with his art and treasured items that reflect the huge variety of his interests. Gain an insight into Ruskin’s ideas as you explore his fascinating and dynamic estate, with gardens, pastures, ancient woods, high moors and spectacular views. Visitors enjoy a vibrant programme of exhibitions and events, including regular guided garden tours and activities for children. Relax in the Brantwood restaurant, with spectacular views from its terrace across Coniston Water.

OPENING TIMES Open all year: mid March to late November daily 10.30am until 5.00pm; early December to mid March Wednesday to Sunday 10.30am until 4.00pm.

DIRECTIONS On east shore of Coniston Water, opposite Coniston village.

Off B5285 signposted from Hawkshead and Coniston. Also via bus connecting with boats at Coniston jetty.

Brockhole The Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere, LA23 1LJ Tel: 015394 46601 www.brockhole.co.uk Map Ref 9

Set amongst 10 acres of beautiful historical listed gardens, with exclusive Windermere lake shore access, Brockhole, The Lake District Visitor Centre, provides an unrivalled setting. From action and adventure activities to glorious garden tours and seasonal events, there really is something for all ages. If you are feeling adventurous you can enjoy a zip wire ride through our ancient woodland and discover Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets. Take to the water by canoe, kayak or rowing boat. Hire a bike, play mini golf or let your imagination take over on a nature trail. Indoors, the Visitor Centre itself also offers a gift shop, terrace café, exhibitions, and a soft play area. Arrive by boat, bus, bike or on foot and entry to the visitor centre, grounds and lakeshore is free. Otherwise car parking charges apply.

OPENING TIMES From 10am daily throughout the summer. Check our website for daily opening times and special events.

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DIRECTIONS Brockhole is on the A591, midway between the towns of Windermere and Ambleside.

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Carlisle Cathedral The Abbey, Carlisle, CA3 8TZ Tel: 01228 548151 www.carlislecathedral.org.uk Map Ref 11

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A warm welcome for everyone waits at Carlisle Cathedral, at the heart of the city’s historic quarter. The history of the Cathedral reflects the turbulent past of the disputed border between England and Scotland. Our building shows its “scars”. Come and marvel at the beauty of the medieval East Window, the amazing painted ceiling and many must-see features. A Gift Shop and café are on site, with Guides to help you make the most of your visit. Entrance is free. Donation invited. Treasury Exhibition £1. I Spy for young visitors. Check out the website: www.carlislecathedral.org.uk OPENING TIMES Open daily Monday – Saturday 7.30am-6.15pm, 5pm Sunday. See website for Bank Holiday changes.

DIRECTIONS Well signposted in Castle Street in the city centre. 10 minutes station, 5 minutes bus station.

Plenty of local car parks.

Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life Alma Building, The Castle, Carlisle, CA3 8UR Tel: 01228 532774 www.cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org Map Ref 12

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Visit the recently refurbished Museum, reopened in its new location in 2014. Discover the history of soldiers past and present through state of the art displays of uniforms, medals, equipment and fascinating objects that tell the story of Cumbria’s County Infantry Regiment the Border Regiment and its successors, the King’s Own Royal Border and Duke of Lancaster’s Regiments from 1702 to the present day.

Explore a diorama of a WW1 trench and be amazed at the WW2 glider and jeep. With audio visual and interactive displays the Museum reflects the story of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in peace and war. There is something here for all ages! Additional events, activities, lectures and temporary exhibitions are programmed throughout the year.

OPENING TIMES Open all year –April to September daily 10am - 6pm; October daily 10am - 5pm; November to March Saturday to Thursday (closed Friday) 10am - 4pm. Café daily April to October, weekends in winter.

Check website for special events/ exhibitions and Christmas/New Year opening times

DIRECTIONS On the north side of the city centre. Follow signposting to the Castle, a 12 minute walk from the station, 6 minutes from the bus station. Local car parking close by.

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Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens Dalemain, Penrith, CA11 0HB Tel: 017684 86450 www.dalemain.com

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History, Culture & Landscape. Dalemain boasts a fine mixture of Mediaeval, Tudor & early Georgian architecture. Lived in by the Hasell family since 1679 and home to the International Marmalade Festival. 5 acres of richly planted borders with intriguing & unusual combinations of flowers and shrubs. Highlights include the Rose Walk, Ancient Apple Trees, Tudor Knot Garden, Blue Himalayan Poppies, Earth Sculpture, Spiral Garden and Stumpery. Homemade food served in the Mediaeval Hall Tearoom, Historic Parkland & Dacre Walk, Museum, Gift and Antiques Shop, Plant Sales, Special Events & Group Bookings. Free parking. HHA/Christie’s Garden of the Year Award 2013.

OPENING TIMES 20 Mar - 27 Oct Gardens, Tearoom & Gift Shop Open Mon to Thurs 10.30am to 5pm (4pm in Oct). House opens 11.15am to 4pm (3pm in Oct).

See website for Sunday openings, winter openings and specialist tours.

DIRECTIONS On the A592 Penrith to Ullswater, 3 Miles from M6, J40 at Penrith or 2 Miles from Ullswater at Pooley Bridge.

Dove Cottage Grasmere, LA22 9SH Tel: 015394 35544 www.wordsworth.org.uk Map Ref 14

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Dove Cottage is much as it was when Wordsworth left in 1808. Here and in the museum are the only places in the world where his possessions and manuscripts are displayed together. An entertaining guided tour gives a vivid impression of life here, the people who visited and their exploits! The Wordsworth Museum tells Wordsworth’s remarkable life story, his tragic childhood, his travels through the French revolution, his radical ideas which are so relevant today and how he changed literature forever. Special exhibitions change three times a year and cover art, travel, lives of famous people and social history.

OPENING TIMES 1 Mar – 31 Oct: Open daily 9.30am – 5.30pm. (Last admission 5pm). 1 Nov – 28 Feb: Open daily 9.30am – 4.30pm. (Last admission 4pm). Dove Cottage is closed on Tue during Dec and Feb, but the Museum and Shop are open.

Closed over Christmas and for 3 weeks in Jan. Check website for details.

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DIRECTIONS Find us on the A591, just south of the Grasmere mini roundabout.

Look out for the big blue sign.

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Brougham Castle

Furness Abbey

Stott Park Bobbin Mill

Brougham Castle is set in one of the most picturesque riverside locations in Cumbria. Explore the complex passages and stairways and panoramic views from the top of the castle.

Furness Abbey in the western Lake District was once the second richest Cistercian abbey in England.

Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere, Stott Park produced literally millions of bobbins. Today it is an award winning visitor attraction where you can see bobbins still being made today.

Brougham, Cumbria CA10 2AA Tel: 01768 862488 www.english-heritage.org.uk/ brougham

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA13 0PJ Tel: 01229 823420 www.english-heritage.org.uk/ furnessabbey

Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 8AX Tel: 01539 531087 www.english-heritage.org.uk/ stottpark

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Holehird Gardens Patterdale Road, Windermere, LA23 1NP Tel: 015394 46008 www.holehirdgardens.org.uk Map Ref 17

The Lakeland Horticultural Society’s Gardens at Holehird are probably unique in being developed and completely maintained by volunteers as well as being funded entirely by donations and, in the summer months, from the sale of plants propagated from the garden. The 17 acre hillside garden includes specimen trees and shrubs, extensive rock and heather gardens, alpine houses, a walled garden and herbaceous borders. The superb Lakeland setting also contains a small woodland walk and water features.

The Society holds four National Collections of Astilbe, Daboecia, Meconopsis and Polystichum Ferns as well as having a renowned collection of Hydrangea.

OPENING TIMES Open all year from dawn to dusk.

Reception open Apr - Nov for advice and the sale of guide books, postcards, etc. Support dogs only.

DIRECTIONS The Gardens are approximately 1 mile on the A592 Kirkstone Pass Road o the A591 through Windermere. Coaches strictly by appointment. Contact groups@holehirdgardens.org.uk

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Holker Hall & Gardens Cark-in-Cartmel, Nr Grange-over-Sands, LA11 7PL Tel: 015395 58328 www.holker.co.uk

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Holker Hall, near Grange-over-Sands, is the much loved home of the Cavendish family. The Hall is nestled amongst 25 acres of beautiful gardens, meadows, woodlands and deer park. The Courtyard Café offers fresh local food and homemade cakes. The Food Hall stocks the Estates’ own meats, cheese and cakes as well as the best local produce. The Gift Shop offers an array of lovely and unusual items as well as plants from local nurseries. Special events throughout the year including Holker Garden Festival 3rd to 5th June, BBC Antiques Roadshow 6th July and Chilli Fest 10th & 11th September.

NEW Brasserie opens Spring and Holker is now available for weddings.

OPENING TIMES 20th March to 30th October, Wednesday – Sunday (and Bank Holiday Mondays). Gardens, Café, Food Hall and Gift Shop open 10.30am to 5.00pm. Hall open 11am to 4pm.

DIRECTIONS 30 minutes from M6/J36, follow brown signs on A590. Close to Morecambe Bay.

Hutton-in-the-Forest Penrith, CA11 9TH Tel: 017684 84449 www.hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk Map Ref 19

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Lord and Lady Inglewood’s ancient house in the medieval Forest of Inglewood was originally built as a stronghold against the Scots. Their family has lived at Hutton for over 400 years and the house has evolved through centuries of change into an architectural puzzle with each generation leaving its mark both inside and outside.

The extensive gardens with topiary and terraces, a wild flower meadow and lake, lead round to the Walled Garden which is now the main flower garden. Tulips and lilies, herbaceous borders, roses and fruit trees are a mass of colour and interest throughout the summer.

OPENING TIMES House: 11.30am – 4pm Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays 23 March – 10 April & 27 April – 2 October Cloisters Tea Room: 10am – 4.30pm when the House is open The Gardens, Grounds and Woodland Walk: 10am – 5pm daily except Saturdays 20 March – 30 October 8

DIRECTIONS 2 miles north-west of M6 Jct 41 on B5305.

Keswick Museum Station Road, Keswick, CA12 4NF Tel: 017687 73263 www.keswickmuseum.org.uk

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Cumbria’s Visitor Attraction and Museum of the Year 2015.

Offering fascinating changing exhibitions: The River Greta (ends 15 May); Alfred Wainwright: A Love-Letter to the Lakeland Fells (from 23 May to end of year); Kangchenjunga (ends May 9th) and other exhibitions by Mountain Heritage Trust.

Great for families as the ticket includes trails, explorer packs and activities all year to help you enjoy our amazing collections. Super café overlooking Fitz Park and play area.

OPENING TIMES 10am – 4pm daily Closed 24 - 27 December & 1 - 2 January 2017

DIRECTIONS Walking from the centre of Keswick take Station Street then Station Road (5 minute walk). By car from A66 Penrith to Workington take A5271 (Penrith Road) and turn on to Station Road at the War Memorial.

2 Hours FREE disc parking on Station Road.

Kirklinton Hall and Gardens Kirklinton, Carlisle, CA6 6BB Tel: 016977 48850 www.kirklintonhall.co.uk Map Ref 21

Adjacent to the 12th Century de Boyville stronghold, Kirklinton Hall is said to have been built from its stone. Begun in the 1670’s, extended in the 1870’s and ruined in the 1970’s, the Hall has been a Restoration Great House, an RAF base, a school, a gangsters’ gambling den and worse.

Walk in the footsteps of Norman Knights, Cavalier Commanders, Victorian Plutocrats and the Kray twins.

Now, Kirklinton Hall and its Gardens are being restored by the Boyle family to its former glory, a painstaking and fascinating process. It is also the official home of SlowFood Cumbria and is available for weddings and events. ‘Spectacularly sinister ruin’ - Pevsners Buildings of England.

OPENING TIMES 12-5pm Sundays and Weekdays 1st April-30th September

DIRECTIONS 6 miles NE of Carlisle (M6 Junction 44). Turn right off A7 at Blackford to ‘Kirklinton’; Off A6071 at Cliff, follow brown signs.

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Abbot Hall Art Gallery

Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry

See the world’s greatest artists in Cumbria’s award winning gallery

The only museum that uncovers the past of home, work and play across the Lake District

Exhibitions in 2016 include works by European masters, Canaletto and Rembrandt, great British artists, JMW Turner, John Ruskin and David Hockney, and artists with strong local associations, Winifred Nicholson, George Romney and Kurt Schwitters. www.abbothall.org.uk Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Kendal, Cumbria. LA9 5AL Tel 01539 722464

Find out stories of the homes, industries and people of this beautiful part of the world. Here you can discover the Lake District through the many ways that people have lived and worked amongst the fells. www.lakelandmuseum.org.uk Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Kendal, Cumbria. LA9 5AL Tel 01539 722464

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Blackwell The Arts & Crafts House A very modern historic house

One of the best examples of the Arts and Crafts movement in the world with the most magnificent lake view. Learn about the people who made Blackwell their home, visit the tea room and browse the contemporary craft shop.

New for 2016, check website for dates: The Arts and Crafts Story illustrates the skills of the craftsmen from the period.

School Years remembers Blackwell through photographs and stories from the girls who went to school here The Master Arts & Crafts Bedroom creates an interior inspired by MH Baillie Scott, Blackwell’s Architect. www.blackwell.org.uk Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JT Tel: 015394 46139 Lakeland Arts offers a warm welcome ar Abbot Hall Art Gallery and Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry, Kendal, and Blackwell The Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere. Look forward to Windermere Jetty, Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories, due to open in 2017 - windermerejetty.org

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Lakeland Motor Museum Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Newby Bridge, LA12 8TA Tel: 015395 30400 www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk Map Ref 22

A fascinating collection of some 30,000 exhibits which trace the development of road transport throughout the twentieth century – cycles, motorbikes, motor cars and automobilia. Plus the Campbell Bluebird Exhibition which pays tribute to Sir Malcolm Campbell and son Donald who between them captured 21 world land and water speed records. Highlights include full size detailed replicas of the 1935 Bluebird car, the 1939 Bluebird boat (K4), and the famous 1967 jet hydroplane Bluebird K7.

The museum incorporates the Leven Valley Heritage Centre which details how life used to be at work in the local Blue Mill, gunpowder factories, iron works and woodland industries.

OPENING TIMES Open daily (except Christmas Day) from 9.30am. Please enquire about combined ticket arrangements with Windermere Lake Cruises. Tickets can be bought at Ambleside (Waterhead) and Bowness piers or at the museum. See website for operating dates/timetable information.

DIRECTIONS By road: Conveniently located adjacent to the A590 at Backbarrow between Newby Bridge and Haverthwaite. From Central Lakes use the A592 to Newby Bridge then follow white on brown tourism signs.

Levens Hall & Gardens Levens Hall, Kendal, LA8 0PD Tel: 015395 60321 www.levenshall.co.uk Map Ref 23

Levens Hall is an atmospheric, welcoming and fascinating Elizabethan mansion, home to the Bagot family. The Hall contains oak panelling, period furniture, Cordova leather wall coverings, paintings, the earliest English patchwork and other beautiful objects of the highest standard. The world famous topiary garden laid out from 1694 is the oldest in the world and the cut yew trees, together with herbaceous borders, massive beech hedges, a pond surrounded by pleached limes, nuttery and vegetable garden provide year round interest. Home-made food, attractive gift shop, traction engines in steam on Sundays, play area and a variety of children’s activities.

OPENING TIMES 17 April – 6 October. Open Sunday to Thursday (Closed Fridays & Saturdays).

Gardens, Tea Room, Gift Shop & Plant Centre 10am – 5pm. House 12noon –4pm.

DIRECTIONS Situated 5 miles south of Kendal on A6. Exit M6 junction 36.

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Mirehouse & Gardens Mirehouse, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QE Tel: 017687 72287 www.mirehouse.com Map Ref 24

Mirehouse is a “Manor from Heaven” according to Melvyn Bragg. Set in stunning landscape between mountainside and Bassenthwaite Lake, the gardens include a tranquil walled garden planted for bees, a terraced Poetry Walk and woodland playgrounds. The house has a wealth of unique literary connections - over the years the Spedding family has had close links with Tennyson, Southey and Thomas Carlyle. As visitors wander through this living family home, they enjoy a relaxed welcome, live piano music flowing from room to room and a chance for younger visitors to play in the Victorian nursery or follow the history trail.

OPENING TIMES April to October.

House: Sat, Sun and Wed 1.30pm to 4.30pm.

Gardens, playgrounds and tearoom: Daily 10am to 5pm.

DIRECTIONS 3 miles north of Keswick on A591.

Parking in Dodd Wood pay and display car park opposite main entrance.

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Muncaster Castle, Gardens, Hawk & Owl Centre Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ Tel: 01229 717614 www.muncaster.co.uk Map Ref 25

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Historic haunted castle nestling in wildlife rich gardens against the dramatic backdrop of the tallest Cumbrian mountains and famous for colourful rhododendrons, azaleas and bluebells. The Hawk & Owl Centre is home to various birds including owls, falcons, eagles and vultures and presents two spectacular flying displays and a wild heron feed daily in the main season as well as offering close up and personal Hawk Walks. The gift shops, café, ancient church, playgrounds, MeadowVole Maze and woodland walks enhance a great day out. Why not stay in our onsite B&B? Also a romantic venue for weddings and celebrations. Don’t miss our special events including the Muncaster Festival and our renowned Halloween Week.

OPENING TIMES Gardens & Hawk & Owl Centre open daily from Feb 13th, Castle open Sun-Fri 20 Mar-31 Oct (usually closed Sat) SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS

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DIRECTIONS SAT NAV CA18 1RD. On the A595 one mile south of the coastal village of Ravenglass in the Western Lake District.

Amazing things to do In 2016 we’re celebrating 150 years since the birth of Beatrix Potter. We’ve new exhibitions at Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, and the Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead. At Allan Bank, Grasmere, we’re looking deeper into the friendship of Canon Rawnsley and Beatrix Potter, sharing their love of the landscape and what it meant to them. And don’t forget Hill Top, Beatrix Potter’s spiritual home in the Lakes.

If you like houses and gardens then head to Sizergh, near Kendal, where you will find a magnificent limestone rock garden or visit Acorn Bank, near Penrith, where you can discover a collection of medicinal herbs, traditional fruit trees and herbaceous borders.

Plan your day visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/thelakes

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Allan Bank

Acorn Bank

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Grasmere, near Ambleside, LA22 9QB Tel: 015394 35143 www.nationalltrust.org.uk/ allan-bank-and-grasmere

Temple Sowerby, Penrith, CA10 1SP Tel: 017683 61893 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ acorn-bank

Sizergh, near Kendal, LA8 8DZ Tel: 015395 60951 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ sizergh

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Near Sawrey, Ambleside, LA22 0LF Tel: 015394 36269 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ hill-top

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Beatrix Potter Gallery

Wordsworth House & Garden

Main Street, Hawkshead, LA22 0NS Tel: 015394 36355 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ beatrix-potter-gallery

Main Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9RX Tel: 01900 820884 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ wordsworth-house Beatrix Potter tm© Frederick Warne & Co 2016 National Trust is a Registered Charity no: 205846

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Quaker Tapestry Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Kendal, LA9 4BH Tel: 01539 722975 www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk

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350 years of social history and fascinating human stories are brought to life in over 40 vibrant embroidered panels at the award-winning Quaker Tapestry Museum.

Journey through the Quaker influence on the modern world: explore the industrial revolution, developments in science and medicine, astronomy, the abolition of slavery, social reform, and ecology; delight in the detail of the stunning needlework and the craftsmanship involved in its creation; and admire the Georgian Meeting House, which celebrates its 200th anniversary in 2016.

With interactive displays, films, audio guides and children’s activities there’s something for visitors of all ages.

OPENING TIMES Open from 15 Feb - 10 Dec 2016 Mon to Sat 10am to 5pm with last admissions at 4pm.

DIRECTIONS The Quaker Tapestry Museum is in Kendal town centre on the one way system. It is a one minute walk from the central bus station and a six minute walk from Kendal train station. Step-free access is via the Stramongate entrance.

The Ruskin Museum The Story of Coniston, Yewdale Road, Coniston, LA21 8DU Tel: 015394 41164 www.ruskinmuseum.com www.bluebirdproject.com Map Ref 28

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Discover one of Lakeland’s best kept secrets. The Rough Guide names The Ruskin Museum “the most thought-provoking in the Lakes” for its amazing stories that touch your heart & make your imagination soar. Meet Coniston’s iconic blue-eyed heroes. Enjoy our exquisite watercolours & drawings by John Ruskin, the radically subversive Victorian pundit on art, architecture & moral values, and thrill at the exploits & tragic end of 1950s/60s Speed Ace Donald Campbell. Marvel at Bluebird K7’s triumphant seven World Water Speed Records. Identify Arthur Ransome’s “great lake in the north,” the heart of Swallows & Amazons country, amidst the coppice woods, Herdwicks, fells, slate-quarries and coppermines of plain living, high thinking Coniston.

OPENING TIMES Open all year: mid-March to mid-November: open daily,10.00am-5.30pm; midNovember to mid-March: Tuesday to Sunday,10.30am-3.30pm. [Last entry 45 minutes before closing].

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DIRECTIONS Find us in Coniston village centre, opposite Fire Station & behind Coniston Institute. Limited parking on site for disabled. Free parking on lane between Co-Op & Black Bull, past gate, round bend on left.

Swarthmoor Hall Swarthmoor Hall Lane, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JQ Tel: 01229 583204 www.swarthmoorhall.co.uk

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Swarthmoor Hall is a 16th century country house set in beautiful gardens.

Visitors speak about its tranquillity. A writer commented: “The fictional dramas of Downton Abbey seem relatively tame to the actual events in Swarthmoor Hall’s history. The birthplace of the Quaker movement has all the elements of a great screenplay: love, conflict, conviction and passion.”

There are six historic rooms to view with a fine selection of 17th century furniture. The new barn café continues the Hall’s centuries old reputation for hospitality, serving delicious sweet and savoury dishes sourced from talented local artisans and food producers – Jumping Jenny and the Fat Flour Bakery.

OPENING TIMES The Hall is open for day visitors from Monday 22 February to Sunday 30 October Monday – Friday (except the last Thursday of each month): 10.30am – 4.30pm, Saturday, Sunday & last Thursday each month 1.30- 4.30pm. The Barn Café is open 7 days a week from 10.30am-4.30pm.

DIRECTIONS Swarthmoor Hall is on the outskirts of Ulverston. M6 - J36.

Follow A590 to Ulverston. Turn left off the A590 in the centre of the town following brown tourist road signs.

Winderwath Gardens Winderwath, Nr. Temple Sowerby, Penrith, CA10 2AG Tel: 01768 88250 Winderwath Gardens Map Ref 32

Partial wheelchair access

The five acre garden was originally laid out at the end of the 19th Century.

The mature trees, Wellingtonia, Cut-leaved Beech, and Cedar date from this time. Extensive work has been recently carried out to the rockeries, herbaceous borders and pond area. There is now a large collection of Salvias for Autumn colour, Herbaceous and Himalayan Plants. There is a picnic area by the pond where the Primulas are very colourful in the Spring.

We sell second hand gardens tools and plants. Vegetables and fruit are available from the walled garden when in season.

OPENING TIMES Open 1 Mar – 31 Oct, Mon - Fri 10am-4pm, Sat10am-2pm

DIRECTIONS Five miles east of Penrith. M6 junc. 40. A66 East towards Brough. First exit on Temple Sowerby by-pass then left at T junction. Sign-posted.

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Great Houses, Gardens & Cultural Attractions In & Around The Lake District

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1 Abbot Hall Art Gallery p.10 Longtown B6318 2 Acorn Bank p.13 Birdoswald 21 B6318 A60 3 Allan Bank p.13 71 Lanercost Bowness-on 4 Armitt Museum and Library p.3 -Solway Brampton 44 5 Askham Hall p.3 Talkin Tarn 12 B5307 6 Beatrix Potter Gallery p.13 1143 A69 CARLISLE 7 Blackwell The Arts & Crafts House p.10 SILLOTH 42 8 Brantwood p.4 9 Brockhole p.4 Wigton 6 A59 ALSTON 10 Brougham Castle p.7 86 95 A6 A5 Allonby Nenthe 11 Carlisle Cathedral p.5 Aspatria Lazonby Caldbeck 12 Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life p.5 Hesket Newmarket 19 13 Dalemain Mansion & MARYPORT Hutton-in-the-Forest Langwathby Historic Gardens p.6 41 14 Dove Cottage p.6 33 Greystoke PENRITH 32 2 Mungrisdale COCKERMOUTH Bassenthwaite 15 Furness Abbey p.7 10 40 Temple Sowerby Lake 24 13 WORKINGTON 20 A66 Dalemain 16 Hill Top p.7 Pooley Bridge 5 KESWICK 17 Holehird Gardens p.7 Lowther Loweswater 18 Holker Hall & Gardens p.8 Derwentwater APPLEBY Ullswater A6 Crummock 6 19 Hutton in the Forest p.8 Water B o r r o w d a l e WHITEHAVEN GLENRIDDING HO Shap NIS Thirlmere Patterdale 20 Keswick Museum p.9 Buttermere PASS TER Ennerdale Water 39 21 Kirklinton Hall and Ennerdale Gardens p.9 3 Wasdale St Bees Orton EGREMONT 14 GRASMERE S 22 Lakeland Motor A685 Langdale 38 8 Wastwater Museum p.11 Elterwater Rydal Water 4 AMBLESIDE Tebay Ravenstonedale Kentmere 17 Gosforth 23 Levens Hall & Gardens p.11 PASS E 9 HARDKNOTT OS YN WR ASS Seascale P HAWKSHEAD WINDERMERE Eskdale 24 Mirehouse & Gardens p.12 6 28 CONISTON Esthwaite 16 25 Muncaster Castle to Muncaster Castle, Muncaster Water Brantwood BOWNESS 25 Gardens Hawk & Owl Centre p.12 Ravenglass 8 7 37 Grizedale SEDBERGH 27 KENDAL Coniston 26 Museum of Lakeland Life A684 30 D u d d o n 26 1 Water Windermere V a l l e y & Industry p.10 L y t h V a l l e y 29 Broughton-inDent Sizergh 27 Quaker Tapestry p.14 Newby Bridge Furness Levens 23 90 22 28 Ruskin Museum p.14 A5 36 Millom A65 29 Sizergh p.13 18 ULVERSTON KIRKBY LONSDALE 30 Stott Park Bobbin Mill p.7 Y Cartmel 31 GRANGE-OVERDalton-in-Furness 31 Swathmoor Hall p.15 SANDS 32 Winderwath Gardens p.15 15 BARROW-IN35 FURNESS 33 Wordsworth House & Gardens p.13 Carnforth 4 A7

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