Kathryn’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Located less than 5 mins from Hunters Moon, park up and take the train followed by one of the boats around the lake... Stopping off at Bowness and Ambleside see the sights without the hassle of driving and finding parking during the busy season
69 locals recommend
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
Located less than 5 mins from Hunters Moon, park up and take the train followed by one of the boats around the lake... Stopping off at Bowness and Ambleside see the sights without the hassle of driving and finding parking during the busy season
Laurel and Hardy Museum
National Trust - Fell Foot Park
In my opinion, the best short walk in the Lakes - fabulous views for not much effort (if you park in the car park at the top of the hill)
35 locals recommend
Gummer's How
In my opinion, the best short walk in the Lakes - fabulous views for not much effort (if you park in the car park at the top of the hill)
Im not a car enthusiasm, but I love this place (and the cafe). A great exhibition of Donald Campbell's Bluebird too. Certainly enjoyable for a wet day in the lakes
52 locals recommend
Lakeland Motor Museum
Im not a car enthusiasm, but I love this place (and the cafe). A great exhibition of Donald Campbell's Bluebird too. Certainly enjoyable for a wet day in the lakes
Tarn Hows
Great flat walk around the beautiful lake
Take out a boat or book onto a trip. Swallows and Amazons enthusiasts, its a must...
70 locals recommend
Coniston Water
Take out a boat or book onto a trip. Swallows and Amazons enthusiasts, its a must...
renound worldwide for its dainty shop and wonderful gingerbread
31 locals recommend
The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
College Streetrenound worldwide for its dainty shop and wonderful gingerbread
Lakeside Pier - Windermere Lake Cruises
National Trust - Steam Yacht Gondola
Lake RoadLakeland Segway
Skydive Northwest
Moor LaneBook in advance
Cliffhanger Rooms
Lakeland VillageGrizedale Forest
Old Hall Farm
Old Hall FarmLakeland Miniature Village. Open 1st March - 31st October
Winder LaneSouth Lakes Safari Zoo
Melton TerraceShed 1 Distillery
North Lonsdale RoadHill Top, Beatrix Potter's House
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Crag BrowSwinside Stone Circle
Roxy
Brogden StreetWonderful old cinema, they even serve ice cream during an 'interval'
Wax Lyrical Outlet
London RoadStock up on factory price candles
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
Colton HillBrantwood
Historic plus fab views of Coniston
An absolute must see if you are visiting over the festive season - brass band playing Christmas carols in the courtyard and an amazing display in the Main Hall
49 locals recommend
Holker Hall and Gardens
An absolute must see if you are visiting over the festive season - brass band playing Christmas carols in the courtyard and an amazing display in the Main Hall
Neighbourhoods
Ulverston
Fantastic small town with an abundance of cafes and shops
A unique Lakeland village with a husge number of pubs - some even have their own micro brewery. The cumberland sausage in the butchers is one of the best
59 locals recommend
Coniston
A unique Lakeland village with a husge number of pubs - some even have their own micro brewery. The cumberland sausage in the butchers is one of the best
Broughton-in-Furness
Hawkshead
Beautiful lakeland village - well worth a visit
Hardknott Pass
Hardknott PassNot for the faint hearted - driving 1:3. Don't attempt if icy
Haverigg
Lovely beach
Windermere
Silecroft
Food scene
Manor House
fabulous food - a personal favourite of ours and dog friendly
L'al Churrasco
Market StreetTapas mmmmmmmm
Walk from Hunters Moon along the quite back road to the Red Lion for a pint and 'the best prawn sandwich' or whatever you fancy. takes around 40 minutes
The Red Lion Inn
Walk from Hunters Moon along the quite back road to the Red Lion for a pint and 'the best prawn sandwich' or whatever you fancy. takes around 40 minutes
L'Enclume
Cavendish StreetFine Dining - book in advance.
Food and Cinema (you can even take a glass of wine into the cinema from their bar)
64 locals recommend
Zeffirellis
2 Compston RdFood and Cinema (you can even take a glass of wine into the cinema from their bar)
A challenge you to not come out with more than you went in for! Wonderful bakery, also do eat in and take away pizza (Fir and Sat but check first)
15 locals recommend
Greenodd Village Bakery
A challenge you to not come out with more than you went in for! Wonderful bakery, also do eat in and take away pizza (Fir and Sat but check first)
Under the new management of Lakeland Inns - fab food and selling their own beer
12 locals recommend
The Royal Oak
Under the new management of Lakeland Inns - fab food and selling their own beer