Things to do, places to visit, eat and shop in The South Lakes and surrounding areas
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Bridge End, Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8EP, England
Kate Lloyd-Philipps Illustrated Maps
Buy Prints at: www.illustrated-maps.co.uk
The New Roxy cinema, Brogden Street Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AH www.laurel-and-hardy.co.uk 01229 582292
www.crabtreeclayshoot.co.uk
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Discover our living heritage at the 18th century Heron Corn Mill. Explore the Mill and see water-power in action. Admission is free (tours and events have a charge). Open 11am-4pm Weds-Sunday (closed January).
Look out for special events www.heronmill.org tel. 015395 64271 Mill Lane, Beetham, Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7PQ Just 5 miles north of J35 of the M6 and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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Quaker Tapestry Kendal Museum, CafĂŠ & Shop Discover stories of railways, revolutions and remarkable people. Lots for all ages to do. CafĂŠ open year round. Exhibition open: April - December, Monday - Saturday. Children go FREE. Friends Meeting House, Kendal LA9 4BH 01539 722975 www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk
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Strawberry Bank, Cartmel fell, Grange Over Sands, LA11 6NW
The little zoo with lots to do www.wildlifeoasis.co.uk Open every day 10am - 5pm Except Christmas & Boxing day Hale, Milnthorpe, LA7 7FE Tel: 015395 63027
www.kentmerepottery.co.uk
Tour Dove Cottage with a family-friendly guide, borrow an Explorer Bag & solve our Holiday Hunt. Enjoy games, costumes & more in our new Family Activity Room! Join us on weekdays through the summer for free drop-in craft workshops, 11am�–�4pm. Dove Cottage, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH. See our website for events & workshops
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Meet Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggy-winkle
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Family friendly Tea Room and world-famous gift shop
Experience a little bit of Beatrix Potter magic, whatever the weather!
www.hop-skip-jump.com
T: 0844 504 1233
Cafe We have a varied, interesting menu with daily specials which we know you’ll enjoy!
Tel: 01539 822329 www.wilfs-cafe.co.uk Mill Yard • Staveley Kendal • LA8 9LR
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Bedrooms with charm & character Food served Tues-Sat 12 - 8:45pm Sun & Mon 12 - 7:45pm Breakfast available Mon-Fri 7:30 -10:30am Sat & Sun 8:30 - 11am Coffee & cake available from 10am Traditional afternoon tea served daily from 3 - 5pm Stork shop with South African gifts, speciality food, deli food, chutneys, jams, takeaways, gifts & cards.
Corricks Lane | Conder Green Lancaster | LA2 0AN
T: 01524 751234 www.thestorkinn.co.uk
FUN 4 KIDS KENDAL
Soft play centre and so much more!
Unit 1B, Parkside Road, Kendal, LA9 7DU • 01539 735556
WITHERSLACK EQUESTRIAN
Probably the best horse riding experience in the Lake District!
Witherslack Hall Farm, Witherslack, Grange over Sands, LA11 6SD • 015395 52244 • www.witherslackridingschool.co.uk
THE LAUREL & HARDY MUSEUM Museum dedicated to Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.
Brogden Street, Ulverston, LA12 7AH • 01229 582292 • www.laurel-and-hardy.co.uk
NATIVE KNOWLEDGE TOURS
Family run Tour company offering day hikes in & around Cumbria, Lancashire & Yorkshire.
Anywhere you want picking up from & taking to. • 07930228512 • www.nativeknowledgetours.com
LAKELAND WILDLIFE OASIS
The little zoo with lots to do!
Hale, Milnthorpe, LA7 7FE • 015395 63027 • www.wildlifeoasis.co.uk
LAKELAND CLIMBING CENTRE
Fun climbing and aerial activities for all the family at our award winning Centre.
Unit 27, Lake District Business Park, Kendal, LA9 6NH • 01539 721766 • www.kendalwall.co.uk
WINDERMERE LAKE CRUISES
We offer a range of relaxing scenic cruises on Windermere - England’s largest lake.
Bowness, LA23 3HQ | Ambleside, LA22 0EY • 015394 43360 • www. windermere-lakecruises.co.uk
MORECAMBE & HEYSHAM YACHT CLUB
Family sailing club. RYA recognised sail and power training centre.
Back Calton Street, Morecambe, LA4 5AS • 01524 418206 • www.mhyc.co.uk
BREWERY ARTS CENTRE
Cinema, Theatre, Art Gallery.
Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4HE • 01539 725133 • www.breweryarts.co.uk
CN WATERSPORTS
Premier watersports centre in the North West.
Pine Lake Resort, Carnforth, LA6 1JZ • 01524 733377 • www.cnwatersports.co.uk
CRABTREE SHOOT
A range of clay pigeon shooting activities for first time shooters through to corporate groups.
Crabtree Farm, Cow Brow, Lupton, LA6 1PJ • 07818080841 • www.crabtreeclayshoot.co.uk
RIVER DEEP MOUNTAIN HIGH
Fun, friendly adventures. Booking essential.
Lowick Old School, Near Ulverston, LA12 8EB t • 015395 28666 • www.riverdeepmountainhigh.co.uk
STOTT PARK BOBBIN MILL
This extensive working mill produced literally millions of wooden bobbins!
Colton, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AX t • 01539 531087 • www.english-heritage.org.uk
RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS NATURE RESERVE Nature trails, superb gift shop and award-winning cafe. A relaxing day out.
Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, Nr Carnforth, LA5 0SW • 01524 701601 • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss
WORLD OF BEATRIX POTTER ATTRACTION
Explore an enchanting world where all 23 of Beatrix Potter’s magical tales are brought to life.
Old Laundry, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3BX • 0844 504 1233 • www.hop-skip-jump.com
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THE HERON CORN MILL
A grade 2 listed, 18th century working water powered mill. Open Wed to Sun 11am – 4pm
NEW interactive Virtual World of Beatrix Potter™ Family friendly Tea Room and world-famous gift shop
Mill Lane, Beetham, Milnthorpe, LA7 7PQ • 015395 64271 • www.heronmill.org
Experience a little bit of Beatrix Potter magic, whatever the weather!
Heron Corn Mill
Image by Heron Corn Mill
THE WHEATSHEAF
A seasonal menu created with the freshest, locally sourced produce.
Brigsteer, LA8 8AN • 015395 68938 •www.thewheatsheafbrigsteer.co.uk
WILF’S CAFÉ
More than a Café! Buffets, ‘Wilf’s Away’ meals & venue for hire. Cafe
Staveley Mill Yard, Back Lane, Staveley, Kendal, LA8 9LR • 01539 822329 • www.wilfs-cafe.co.uk
HARRY’S CAFE BAR AT YEW TREE BARN
Delicious locally sourced food & drinks served in our stylish, licensed Cafe Bar.
Yew Tree Barn, Nr Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6JP • 015395 31498 • www.yewtreebarn.co.uk
TEA ROOM AT BLACKWELL HOUSE
A breathtaking Arts & Crafts historic home exuding craftsmanship from every room.
Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JT t • 015394 46139 - w • wwwlakelandartstrust.org.uk
GILPIN BRIDGE INN
Family run Inn full of character, serving fantastic food.
Bridge End, Levens, Nr Kendal, LA8 8EP • 015395 52206 • www.gilpinbridgeinn.co.uk
THE STORK
Extensive menu of traditional British favourites & contemporary world dishes.
Corricks Lane, Conder Green, Lancaster, LA2 0AN • 01524 751234 • www.thestorkinn.co.uk
ATKINSONS COFFEE SHOP
Award winning international coffee and tea house with over 60 varieties.
12 China Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EX • 01524 65470 • www.thecoffeehopper.com
WAKEFIELD ARMS
Enjoy our delicious menu and experience our special atmosphere.
Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4QD • 01539 739217 • www.tabletable.co.uk
MASONS ARMS
A wonderful, atmospheric Lakeland Inn overlooking the beautiful Winster Valley.
Strawberry Bank, Cartmel Fell, Grange over Sands, LA11 6NW • 015395 68486 • www.strawberrybank.com
Farrer’s Tea & Coffee House
19th coffee house serving homemade cakes & C lunches, with a shop for your tea & coffee needs.
13 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4LY • 01539 731707 • www.farrers.co.uk
AT THE LAKELAND CLIMBING CENTRE
Enjoy delicious handmade cakes, sandwiches CREAMERY CAFE & soups. Fresh tea & coffee, juice and snacks. MERY CAFE Unit 27, Lake District Business Park, Kendal, LA9 6NH
• 01539 721766 • www.kendalwall.co.uk
RED BANK FARM - ARCHERS CAFE
A working farm and pets corner with a cafe serving home-cooked food & beautiful views!
The Shore, Bolton le Sands, Carnforth, LA5 8JR • 01524 823196 • www.redbankfarm.co.uk
ASPECT BAR & BISTRO
Morecambe’s finest cocktail Bar & Bistro offering the best quality food and drink.
320-3 Marine Road Central, Morecambe, LA4 5AA t • 01524 416404 - w • www.aspectbar.com
THE HOT MANGO CAFE
The place to meet, eat and drink “the best coffee in town”.
27 King Street, Ulverston, LA12 7DZ • 01229 584866 • www.thehotmangocafe.co.uk
RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS NATURE RESERVE CAFE Tuck into a delicious selection of home-cooked meals in this award-winning cafe.
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Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, Nr Carnforth, LA5 0SW • 01524 701601 • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss
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DOVE COTTAGE & THE WORDSWORTH MUSEUM Sample some delicious food in the Dove Cottage Tea Rooms.
Dove Cottage, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH • 015394 35544 • www.wordsworth.org.uk Wilf’s Cafe, Staveley Image by Wilfs Cafe
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WORLD OF BEATRIX POTTER ATTRACTION
Explore an enchanting world where all 23 of Beatrix Potter’s magical tales are brought to life. GREAT PETER RABBIT Bowness-on-Windermere Open 10 am - 5.30 pm, 7 days
EASTER EGG HUNT, Old Laundry, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3BX from504 Thursday April. • 0844 123321st• www.hop-skip-jump.com Peter Rabbit Day Sunday May 1st.
KENTMERE POTTERY
Visit www.hop-skip-jump.com or follow: www.facebook.com/WOBPA
Producing fine, handmade, multi-fired English enamels.
Sawmill Cottage, Kentmere, Nr Kendal, LA8 9JH • 01539 821621 • www.kentmerepottery.com
BLACKWELL, THE ARTS & CRAFTS HOUSE
A breathtaking Arts & Crafts historic home exuding craftsmanship from every room.
Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JT t • 015394 46139 - w • wwwlakelandartstrust.org.uk
LAKELAND WILDLIFE OASIS
The little zoo with lots to do!
Hale, Milnthorpe, LA7 7FE • 015395 63027 • www.wildlifeoasis.co.uk
YEW TREE BARN
An Aladdin’s Cave of Architectural and Garden Antiques, Interiors, Artisan studios and Cafe Bar.
WRS Ltd , Yew Tree Barn, Nr Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6JP • 015395 31498 • www.yewtreebarn.co.uk
BREWERY ARTS CENTRE
Cinema, Theatre, Art Gallery.
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Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4HE • 01539 725133 • www.breweryarts.co.uk
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DOVE COTTAGE & THE WORDSWORTH MUSEUM Come and have a tour of Dove Cottage with a family friendly guide.
Dove Cottage, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH • 015394 35544 • www.wordsworth.org.uk
THE HERON CORN MILL
A grade 2 listed, 18th century working water powered mill. Open Wed to Sun.
Mill Lane, Beetham, Milnthorpe, LA7 7PQ • 015395 64271 • www.heronmill.org
MUSEUM OF LAKELAND LIFE
Take a trip back through time and explore the rich social history of cumbria.
Abbot Hall, Kendal, LA9 5AL • 015394 722464 • www.lakelandmuseum.org.uk
EXPERIENCE THE WOLFHOUSE
Gallery, Studios, Café, Holiday Cottages and Children’s Play Area.
Lindeth Rd, Silverdale LA5 0TX • 01524 701405 • www.thewolfhouse.co.uk
RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS NATURE RESERVE Nature trails, superb gift shop and award-winning cafe. A relaxing day out.
Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, Nr Carnforth, LA5 0SW • 01524 701601 • www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss
STOTT PARK BOBBIN MILL
This extensive working mill produced literally millions of wooden bobbins!
Colton, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AX t • 01539 531087 • www.english-heritage.org.uk
THE LAUREL & HARDY MUSEUM
Museum dedicated to Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.
Brogden Street, Ulverston, LA12 7AH • 01229 582292 • www.laurel-and-hardy.co.uk
FELLFOOT PARK
Picnic areas, children’s activities, lake access, adventure playground and boat hire.
Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NN • 015395 31273 • www.nationaltrust.org.uk
SIZERGH CASTLE
Beautiful Medieval house surrounded by rich gardens.
Sizergh, Nr Kendal, LA8 8AE • 015395 60951 • www.nationaltrust.org.uk /sizergh
RED BANK FARM
A working farm and pets corner with a cafe serving home-cooked food & beautiful views!
The Shore, Bolton le Sands, Carnforth, LA5 8JR • 01524 823196 • www.redbankfarm.co.uk
Heron Corn Mill
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Farrer’s Tea & Coffee House
19th coffee house serving homemade cakes & C lunches, with a shop for your tea & coffee needs.
13 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4LY • 01539 731707 • www.farrers.co.uk
MARKET GATE SHOPPING CENTRE
Shopping...it’s in the Bag! + 110 space car park and Award Winning Toilets & Parent Room.
Market Gate Shopping Centre, Lancaster, LA1 1JF • 01524 382845 • www.marketgatelancaster.co.uk
ST NICHOLAS ARCADES
Lancaster’s leading shopping centre.
12 Lancaster Gate, Lancaster, LA1 1NB • 01524 846569 • www.stnicholasarcades.co.uk
KENTMERE POTTERY
Producing fine, handmade, multi-fired English enamels.
Sawmill Cottage, Kentmere, Nr Kendal, LA8 9JH • 01539 821621 • www.kentmerepottery.com
YEW TREE BARN
An inspiring collection of Antiques, Interiors, Galleries, Arts & Crafts, Gifts and Jewellery.
Yew Tree Barn, Nr Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6JP • 015395 31498 • www.yewtreebarn.co.uk
K VILLAGE - THE LAKES OUTLET
Outlet shopping in Kendal & South Lakes. UPTO 60% OFF RRP EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK!
SAT. NAV LA22 9BT • 015394 732363 • www.kvillage.co.uk
TODDS OF KENDAL
The Lake District’s largest retailer of country wear and equestrian clothing and supplies.
Bridle Nook, Mintsfeet Road North, Kendal, LA9 6LZ • 01539 724311
THE WOLFHOUSE GALLERY
Ceramics | Art | Jewellery | Glass | Wood and much, much more!
Lindeth Rd, Silverdale LA5 0TX • 01524 701405 • www.thewolfhouse.co.uk
THE LITTLE SHOP ARNSIDE
special gifts and hand-picked products for all ages and occasions.
36 The Promenade, Arnside, Carnforth LA5 0HA • 01524 761264 • www.thelittleshoparnside.co.uk
PLUMGARTHS
Speciality butchers and farm shop selling tasty local produce.
Crook Road, Kendal, LA8 8QJ • 01539 736300 • www.plumgarths.co.uk
PARAGON
Ladies’ clothes, jewellery, scarves & a fabulous range of greetings cards & gifts for all ages.
7 Yewbarrow Terrace, Grange over Sands, LA11 6ED • 015395 32597
ARNDALE CENTRE
Essential big name stores & independent retailers. Activities through school holidays.
Market Street, Morecambe, LA4 5DH @ArndaleShopping t • 01524 416922 - w • arndalemorecambe.co.uk
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3 floor Boutique Department Store with coffee stop. Where shopping is fun!
13 Queen Street, Morecambe, LA4 5EQ t • 01524 401600
CARR BANK GARDEN CENTRE
We specialise in all your garden needs, and are major stockists of Pet Foods & Supplies.
Sandside Road, Milnthorpe, LA7 7JY • 01524 762313 • www.carrbankgardencentre.co.uk
THE FAMOUS 1657 CHOCOLATE HOUSE A chocolate gift specialist with over 124 kinds of chocolate.
54 Branthwaite Brow, Kendal, LA9 4TX t • 01539 740702 - w • www.chocolatehouse1657.co.uk
ROOM 19
Fashion accessories, Gifts and Homeware.
91-93 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4RA t • 01539 737169 - w • www.room19kendal.co.uk 13 The Warehouse
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01539 721766 info@kendalwall.co.uk www.kendalwall.co.uk
Campsite on a working farm. Cafe & Pets Corner
www.redbankfarm.co.uk | 01524 823196 Red Bank Farm, The Shore, Bolton Le Sands, Carnforth, LA5 8JR
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