Guidebook for Cumbria
Food Scene
It's great food at a reasonable price, located in the holiday village so you don't need the car
7 locals recommend
Waters Edge Restaurant
Borwick LaneIt's great food at a reasonable price, located in the holiday village so you don't need the car
This place is ideal for that really special occasion, a top class elegant place to wine & dine in Art Deco surroundings.
26 locals recommend
The Midland
Marine Road WestThis place is ideal for that really special occasion, a top class elegant place to wine & dine in Art Deco surroundings.
It's a lively bar & restaurant at the weekends, not too far from the lodge.
10 locals recommend
Longlands Hotel & Cottages
It's a lively bar & restaurant at the weekends, not too far from the lodge.
Beetham Nurseries Garden Cafe
Great place to have lunch in a lovely garden centre
Arts & Culture
Take a guided tour of the Castle, which used to be a prison then pay a visit to the town centre, they hold a local produce market on a Saturday morning.
71 locals recommend
Lancaster Cathedral
Balmoral RoadTake a guided tour of the Castle, which used to be a prison then pay a visit to the town centre, they hold a local produce market on a Saturday morning.
Bowness-on-Windermere
Lots of small Galleries here & pottery places.
Parks & Nature
Ideal for bird enthusiasts, it has a great visitors centre with a lovely tea room has lots to do for the children too.
42 locals recommend
RSPB Leighton Moss
Storrs LaneIdeal for bird enthusiasts, it has a great visitors centre with a lovely tea room has lots to do for the children too.
A great tourist attraction this is the main destination to see the largest of the lakes in this area, take a steam boat trip on the lake or visit some of the many museums & visitor centers, surrounded by breathtaking views. Great place for walkers.
Lots of tourist shops and art galleries. Also lots of tea rooms.
150 locals recommend
Windermere
The PromenadeA great tourist attraction this is the main destination to see the largest of the lakes in this area, take a steam boat trip on the lake or visit some of the many museums & visitor centers, surrounded by breathtaking views. Great place for walkers.
Lots of tourist shops and art galleries. Also lots of tea rooms.
Shopping
A lovely town steeped in history along a beautiful river, don't forget to try the famous Kendal Mint Cake
126 locals recommend
Kendal
A lovely town steeped in history along a beautiful river, don't forget to try the famous Kendal Mint Cake
Lancaster
Most the major high street chain stores are in this large town.
Entertainment & Activities
A small seaside town, with a cinema, bowling alley, Golf course and a pier lots to see & do. Lots of shops & an indoor market.
35 locals recommend
Morecambe
A small seaside town, with a cinema, bowling alley, Golf course and a pier lots to see & do. Lots of shops & an indoor market.
A very old & quaint village, with the famous horse racing event held here in May, lots of olde worlds pubs.
61 locals recommend
Cartmel
A very old & quaint village, with the famous horse racing event held here in May, lots of olde worlds pubs.