Alison’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A lovely walk with stunning views across to the Lakeland Fells and great pub and cafes in the village for refreshment
29 locals recommend
Arnside Knott
A lovely walk with stunning views across to the Lakeland Fells and great pub and cafes in the village for refreshment
Dove Cottage
Discover the history behind the famous Daffodils poem by Wordsworth
Bowness Pier - Windermere Lake Cruises
Glebe RoadTake a trip on the Lake
Levens Hall
A beautiful house and gardens with a stunning topiary garden
A National Trust Castle and gardens with stunning walks and a nearby farm shop
74 locals recommend
Sizergh Castle
A National Trust Castle and gardens with stunning walks and a nearby farm shop
Langdale Pikes
A beautiful valley with lots of walking, cycling and climbing
Animal Parks
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
Some lovely animals and great exhibits
South Lakes Safari Zoo
Melton TerraceA safari style zoo
Children's favourite
Brings alive the tales of Beatrix Potter for children
103 locals recommend
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Crag BrowBrings alive the tales of Beatrix Potter for children
You can take a steam train from Newby Bridge to the Aquarium and enjoy the views of the Lake as well as a great aquarium
69 locals recommend
Lakes Aquarium
You can take a steam train from Newby Bridge to the Aquarium and enjoy the views of the Lake as well as a great aquarium
Historic market town
An historic market town with a Castle, cobbled streets and lots of things to do
126 locals recommend
Kendal
An historic market town with a Castle, cobbled streets and lots of things to do
Museum
A great day out looking at the history of the motor vehicle and with a great display about Donald Campbell and the Bluebird
52 locals recommend
Lakeland Motor Museum
A great day out looking at the history of the motor vehicle and with a great display about Donald Campbell and the Bluebird
Quaker Tapestry
StramongateThe unique Quaker tapestry is housed in Kendal
Food scene
Trung's Restaurant
4 Main RdA fabulous Chinese just down the road from the Lodge
The Albion
41 The PromenadeGreat views from this pub right across the Estuary
Gado Gado Bar& Grill
35 The PromenadeGreat Asian cuisine at sensible prices
A great cafe in the middle of Staveley with lots of lovely walks and bike rides from the car park
18 locals recommend
Wilf's Cafe
14 Back LnA great cafe in the middle of Staveley with lots of lovely walks and bike rides from the car park
The original and unique Grasmere gingerbread is still made only in Grasmere and sold from their tiny house
31 locals recommend
The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
College StreetThe original and unique Grasmere gingerbread is still made only in Grasmere and sold from their tiny house