Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Woodgate Hall 

Lakeside Pier Visitor Centre, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AS, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 015394 43360, Email, www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

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

Barn Close, Ayside, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6HY, (7 miles, 11kms), 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.

Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AS, (6 miles, 10kms), 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, (8 miles, 13kms), 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.

Cark in Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7PL, (7 miles, 11kms), 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.

Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AD, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 015394 41396, Email, www.brantwood.org.uk

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.

Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01229 860010, Email, www.visitlakelandforests.co.uk

Grizedale Forest has activities for all ages from mountain biking to relaxing walks, Go-Ape to sculpture in the forest. The visitor centre includes the forest shop, Cafe in the Forest and Grizedale Mountain Bikes bike hire and shop.

Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre, Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 0845 6439215, Email, goape.co.uk/days-out/grizedale

Take to the trees and tackle an exhilarating course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and zip slides high above the forest floor. A great experience to share with friends and family, providing lots of thrills and laughs.

A5087 Coast Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9QQ, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01229 584029, Email, www.manjushri.org

Peaceful and inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Romantic Gothic mansion, relaxing café, gift shop and book store. Bring a picnic. Six minute woodland walk to beach. Guided tour at 2.30pm on Weekends and BHs.

Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EW, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015394 41366, Email, www.conistonboatingcentre.co.uk

There's something for everyone at Coniston Boating Centre, both on and off the water…

Coniston Pier, Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AN, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015394 32733, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gondola

Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in this exquisite steam-powered craft.

Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8NN, (6 miles, 10kms), 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.

Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8TA, (5 miles, 8kms), 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.

Swarthmoor Hall Lane, Swarthmoor, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JQ, (5 miles, 8kms), 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.

Duddon Bridge, Nr Broughton in Furness, Millom, Cumbria, (7 miles, 11kms)

Originally know as Sunkenkirk, consists of 50 stones at the foot of Black Combe. Access is via a long farm track from a minor road branching off the A595. Well worth the walk!

Ruskin Avenue, Coniston, LA21 8EH, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015394 41533, Email, www.conistontic.org

Coronation Hall, County Square, Ulverston, LA12 7LZ, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

Coniston Boatlandings, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AN, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 017687 75753, Email, www.conistonlaunch.co.uk

Enjoy cruising aboard 1920's launches with solar-electric power. A unique and environmentally friendly way to enjoy beautiful Coniston Water. A personal commentary by our crew complements your experience of this wonderful area.

Old Town Hall, The Square, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA20 6JF, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01229 716115, Email, www.lakedistrictinformation.com

Church Road, Great Urswick, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0TA, (7 miles, 11kms), 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, (4 miles, 7kms), 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