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Lake District: Things To See & Do
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Sizergh Castle & Garden
Originally built in
the Middle Ages by the Strickland family, who still live here,
this imposing house has an exceptional series of oak-panelled
rooms culminating in the Inlaid Chamber. Portraits, fine
furniture and ceramics accumulated over centuries by the family
are shown alongside their recent photographs. The garden
includes two lakes and a superb rock garden. All this is set in
a 638-hectare (1,600-acre) estate crossed by public footpaths,
providing short circular walks from the castle to dramatic
viewpoints over Morecambe Bay and the Lake District fells. |
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Details
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Opening Hrs:
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Open : Monday to
Thursday 1.00pm-5.00pm
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Pricing:
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Adult GBP 6.20,
Child GBP 3.10, Family GBP 15.50, (1 adult & up to 3
children)
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Contact:
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Tel: +44 (0)1539
560-951 |
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Getting
Here:
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Address: Kendal
Cumbria LA8 8AE, UK |
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Ullswater and Aira Force
Dramatic walks around
Aira Force waterfall, renowned in Victorian times as a beauty
spot, provide one of the highlights of the Trust's ownership in
the valley.
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Details
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Opening
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Open: Monday to
Friday 8.30am-5.30pm, Saturday 10.30am-3.00pm, Sunday closed
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Pricing:
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Free admission
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Contact:
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Tel: +44 (0)1768
482-067 |
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Getting
Here:
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Address: Tower
Buildings, Watermillock, Penrith Cumbria CA11 0JS, UK |
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Dove Cottage
Dove Cottage was the
home of William Wordsworth from December 1799 to May 1808, the
years of his supreme work as a poet. It was built, probably in
the early part of the 17th century, as a small hostelry. With
its oak-panelled hall and floors of Westmorland slate, Dove
Cottage never fails to give pleasure to the visitor.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Open daily:
9.30am - 5.30pm
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Pricing:
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Free admission
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Contact:
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Tel: +44 (0)1539
435-544 |
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Getting
Here:
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Address: Cumbria
Umbria, Cumbria, England LA22 9SH, UK |
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Kenswick Museum & Art
Gallery
The Museum tells the
story of Keswick and the surrounding area. Keswick has a unique
history, with lots of 'firsts', including the first pencils,
some very famous residents, and lots of beautiful scenery so awe
inspiring that early tourists were left terrified.
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Details
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Opening
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Open Easter to end
October, Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm.
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Pricing:
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Free admission
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Contact:
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Tel: +44 (0)1768
773-263 |
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Getting
Here:
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Address: Fitz Park
Station Road Keswick Cumbria CA12 4NF |
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