Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Croc Cottage 

Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AS, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015395 30153, Email, www.lakesaquarium.co.uk

Explore worlds of watery fun at Lakes Aquarium. Discover otters, pike, perch and char aswell as marmoset monkeys, caiman and British sharks and rays.

The Coach House, Winder Lane, Flookburgh, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7LE, (0.2 miles, 0.3kms), Tel: 015395 58500, Email, www.lakelandminiaturevillage.com

A fascinating insight to the buildings of Lakelands yesteryear. Buildings made from local Coniston slate. Depict Cumbrian houses and farms all hand-made by Edward Robinson. Oriental garden.

Myers Farm, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0SW, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01524 701601, Email, www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss

Nature reserve with special wildlife, nature trails with birdwatching hides, RSPB shop, visitor centre and tea room. A great day out.

The Old Bank, The Promenade, Arnside, Lancashire, LA5 0HA, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01524 761762, Email, www.gallery-h.co.uk

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

Barn Close, Ayside, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6HY, (5 miles, 8kms), Email, www.predatorexperience.co.uk

Amazing interactive bird of prey experiences for all ages. Choose either the woodland and parkland by lake Windermere or the thrill of the Lakeland fells. Eagles, hawks, falcons and owls. Gift vouchers are available.

Cark in Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7PL, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 015395 58328, Email, www.holker.co.uk

Family home to the Cavendish's, Victorian wing, glorious gardens and parkland, woodlands, food hall, gift shop and courtyard cafe.

Appleby & Carlisle, TR27 9AD, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 0845 3102458, Email, www.statesmanrail.com

A steam-hauled train over the Settle and Carlisle railway with sightseeing in Appleby or Carlisle.

Rail Route: Lancaster-Preston-Blackburn-Clitheroe-Long Preston

Lakeside Pier Visitor Centre, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AS, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015394 43360, Email, www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

Steamers and launches sail daily between Ambleside, Bowness and Lakeside. Additional summer routes. Timetabled services.

Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8NN, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 015395 31273, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Discover this lakeshore Victorian park on the east shore of Windermere. Just the place for families to enjoy access to Windermere with picnic areas, boat hire and tea room.

Airfrield Farm, Flookburgh, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7LS, (0.5 miles, 0.8kms), Tel: 015395 59293, Email, www.duckysparkfarm.co.uk

Children's open farm visitor centre.

Low Newton, Newton-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6JP, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 015395 31498, Email, www.yewtreebarn.co.uk

The perfect place to find design-led crafts, jewellery, art, ceramics, furniture, accessories, cards and gifts. Featuring quality makers and designers, many from Cumbria.

Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8TA, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 015395 30400, Email, www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk

A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience. Over 100 years of motoring history, the Campbell Bluebird exhibition, IOM TT tribute display and the Leven Valley heritage centre. Gift shop and Cafe Ambio.

A5087 Coast Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9QQ, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01229 584029, Email, www.manjushri.org

Superb example of a romantic Gothic mansion with unique Kadampa Buddhist Temple dedicated to World Peace. Fascinating 1-hour guided tour of the house and Temple brings alive the history of the Priory since 1160. Beautiful woodland gardens.

Swarthmoor Hall Lane, Swarthmoor, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JQ, (5 miles, 9kms), Tel: 01229 583204, Email, www.swarthmoorhall.co.uk

Swarthmoor Hall is a 16th Century country house set in beautiful gardens and grounds in 130 acres of farmland.Visitors comment on its sense of place – of the people who have lived here, its tranquillity and beauty.

Victoria Hall, Main Street, Grange, LA11 6DP, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 015395 34026

Coronation Hall, County Square, Ulverston, LA12 7LZ, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01229 587120, Email, www.corohall.co.uk

Located just a few steps away from the Laurel & Hardy statue, in the entrance of The Coronation Hall, jointly operates the Coronation Hall box office.

Church Road, Great Urswick, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0TA, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01229 582053, Email, www.urswick.freeuk.com

Ancient parish church dating probably from the 10thC, possibly earlier. Tuynwinni cross with runic inscription 7th to 8thC. Fine carvings by Alec Miller of Chipping Camden School.

Haverthwaite Station, Haverthwaite, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AL, (5 miles, 9kms), Tel: 015395 31594, Email, www.lakesiderailway.co.uk

Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley. Licensed restaurant, engine sheds, shop, picnic area