Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Beech House

Town End, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH, Tel: 015394 35544, Email, www.wordsworth.org.uk, (7 miles, 11kms)

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.

Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JS, Tel: 017684 82356, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aira-force-and-ullswater, (2 miles, 4kms)

The tumbling waterfall of Aira Force, drops an impressive 65 feet and can be reached by strolling through ancient woodland and landscaped glades. The perfect place for a family and picnic.

Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JA, Tel: 015394 33250, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wray-castle/, (8 miles, 13kms)

A Victorian mock-gothic Castle, on the western shore of Lake Windermere. Empty of original furniture, guided tours, children's activities, café, grounds extending to the lake.

The Pier House, Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0US, Tel: 017684 82229, Email, www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk, (0.2 miles, 0.4kms)

The ‘Steamers’ create the perfect opportunity to combine a cruise with some of the most famous and spectacular walks in the lake District

Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9QZ, Tel: 015394 35143, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/grasmere, (6 miles, 10kms)

Lodore Boat Landings, Derwentwater, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UX, Tel: 017687 76572, Email, www.plattyplus.co.uk, (8 miles, 12kms)

Tuition/hire in canoes, kayaks, sailing boats, dragon boat, Viking longship voyager canoe on Derwentwater, individuals/groups/families/special needs catered for.

The Studio, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SX, Tel: 015394 35280, Email, www.heatoncooper.co.uk, (7 miles, 11kms)

Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints from 4 generations of the family.

Castlerigg, Keswick, Cumbria, CA10 2AA, Tel: 0191 2691200, Email, www.english-heritage.org.uk, (7 miles, 12kms)

Raised in circa 3000BC, Castlerigg is perhaps the most atmospheric of all British stone circles with the mountain of Helvellyn as a dramatic backdrop.

Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2NW, (7 miles, 12kms)

This area is rich in prehistoric remains including a standing stone, stone circle and cairns. Moor Divock is 300 metres above sea level, forming part of Askham Fell, to the East of Ullswater.

Compston Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DJ, Tel: 01729 860353, Email, www.whiteplatts.co.uk, (8 miles, 13kms)

Main Car Park, Glenridding, CA11 0PA, Tel: 017684 82414, Email, (0.1 miles, 0.1kms)

Central Buildings, Market Cross, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BS, Tel: 0844 225 0544, Email, www.thehubofambleside.co.uk, (8 miles, 12kms)

Situated at the heart of Ambleside, we are much more than just a tourist information centre. In 2007 Ambleside tourist information centre merged with the Post Office to provide visitors and locals with two vital services.