Browsing Cultural and arts attractions

Abbot Hall, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL
Tel: 01539 722464 
Abbot Hall is one of Britain's finest independent art galleries in a beautiful setting beside the river Kent and overlooked by the ruins of Kendal castle.

Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT
Tel: 015394 46139 
Blackwell is one of Britain's finest and most important houses from the turn of the last century, situated in a stunning setting overlooking lake Windermere.

Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AD
Tel: 015394 41396 
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and memorabilia. The 250-acre estate comprises 8 unique gardens, ancient woodland, high moors and meadows.

Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE
Tel: 01539 725133 
Known nationally as a centre for world-class theatre, music, art and events, the Brewery has a 450 capacity music venue, three cinemas, two visual arts galleries, drama studio, darkroom facilities, meeting rooms, great restaurant/cafe/bar.

The Square, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QB
Tel: 015395 36280 
Birthplace of Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding, also stocks the very finest local produce and speciality food. It really is a foodies paradise.

Town End, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH
Tel: 015394 35544 
Wordsworth's most famous home where he lived from 1799 to 1808. This hub of art, literature and creativity has a programme of exhibitions and events from craft workshops, poetry readings and free children’s activities.

The Old Bank, The Promenade, Arnside, Lancashire, LA5 0HA
Tel: 01524 761762 
Leading international contemporary and traditional design collections of fine art, furniture and jewellery pieces. Exhibitions are held throughout the year. Online shopping at www.galleryh.co.uk

Cark in Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7PL
Tel: 015395 58328 
Home to Lord and Lady Cavendish, Victorian wing, glorious gardens and parkland, woodlands, food hall, gift shop and courtyard cafe.

Cumbria, LA9 7HX
Tel: 01539 729777 
Lakes Leisure has 3 venues across South Lakeland. For all your outdoor pursuits, Windermere. Largest tennis centre in Cumbria, swimming and more, Ulverston. A 900-seat theatre, sports hall, pool at Kendal.

Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0PD
Tel: 015395 60321 
Elizabethan mansion and world famous topiary gardens designed by M Beaumont in 1694, fountain garden and buttery, licenced restaurant and gift shop.