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Dalemain Historic House & Gardens
Dalemain, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HB
Tel: 017684 86450 
Enjoy the delightful and fascinating 5-acre Plantsman's garden set against the picturesque splendour of the Lakeland Fells and parkland.

Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin
Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AD
Tel: 015394 41396 
Brantwood has unique and beautiful mountainside gardens, set in a 250 acre wood estate with spectacular views.

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre
Brockhole, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ
Tel: 015394 46601 
Visitor centre with interactive exhibitions, Mawson gardens, adventure playground, shop and information centre. Lakeshore access for all.

Holker Hall and Gardens
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.

Honister Slate Mine
Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XN
Tel: 017687 77230  
The last working slate mine in England. Fully guided mine tours and Via Ferrata. Browse the visitor centre. Our Sky Hi cafe serves freshly prepared, locally sourced, pannins, soups and crepes.

Levens Hall & Gardens
Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0PD
Tel: 015395 60321 
A Grade I Listed garden dating from 1694, through a combination of circumstance and love the gardens at Levens Hall have survived in their original design. The topiary is some of the oldest in the world and justifiably famous.

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens
Underskiddaw, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QE
Tel: 017687 72287 
The large grounds include access to Bassenthwaite lake, a wildflower meadow, walled garden and path maze. For children there are four woodland adventure playgrounds.

Muncaster Castle
Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ
Tel: 01229 717614 
Historic haunted Castle home to the Pennington family for 800 years. A 70-acre garden famous for its collection of rhododendrons and azaleas set against the stunning backdrop of the Lakeland fells. World Owl Centre home to over 40 species.

Rydal Mount and Gardens
Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LU
Tel: 015394 33002 
Wordsworth's best loved family home for 37 years. It was here that he wrote many of his poems. He became Poet Laureate to Queen Victoria at the age of 74 and was his most successful.

The World of Beatrix Potter
The Old Laundry, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX
Tel: 015394 88444 
In May 2009 we opened our first outdoor section of the attraction, The Peter Rabbit Garden. This has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the beauty and attention to detail in the design.