Browsing attractions in Kendal and South Lakes

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.

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.

Brockhole, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ
Visitor centre with interactive exhibitions, Mawson gardens, adventure playground, shop and information centre. Lakeshore access for all.

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.

Airfrield Farm, Flookburgh, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7LS
Tel: 015395 59293 
Children's open farm visitor centre.

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

Tewitfield, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1JH
Tel: 01524 784184 
Farm development incorporating farm shop, cafe with outdoor seating, open farm visitor attraction, garden centre, soft play, wine shop and pottery.

Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ
Tel: 01229 860010 
Grizedale Forest offers a range of activities for all ages through the year, from mountain biking to relaxing walks, Go-Ape to the sculpture trails. The new visitor centre includes the Cafe in the Forest and mountain bike hire shop.

40 Main Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1DY
Tel: 015394 44844 
Workshop and showroom established since 1972. Showroom sells a wide range of ceramics by John Kershaw.