Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Ivythwaite Cottage 

Carlisle, Cumbria, LA8 8LX, Tel: 01539 816300, Email, www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/, (6 miles, 9kms)

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, LA8 8LX, Tel: 01539 816300, Email, www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk, (6 miles, 9kms)

Birkrigg, Urswick, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0PG, (3 miles, 6kms)

Double Circle of stones surrounding cremations in urns (removed). 'Platform' cairn, small barrows, Romano-British farmsteads.

Compston Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DJ, Tel: 01729 860353, Email, www.whiteplatts.co.uk, (5 miles, 8kms)

Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT, Tel: 015394 46139, Email, www.blackwell.org.uk, (2 miles, 3kms)

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.

Glebe Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HJ, Email, www.lakedistrict.gov.uk, (0.9 miles, 1kms)

Situated on the shores of Windermere, Englands longest lake. Opposite the main steamer pier. Good range of local gifts, fully accessible. Wheelchairs available to hire.

Victoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AD, Tel: 015394 46499, Email, (0.6 miles, 0.9kms)

A wide range of maps and guide books, local and national accommodation bookings. Gift shop, postcards and stamps, public internet access. French, Spanish, Polish, Italian spoken.

Ruskin Avenue, Coniston, LA21 8EH, Tel: 015394 41533, Email, www.conistontic.org, (7 miles, 11kms)

Made in Cumbria, 25 Stramongate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BH, Tel: 01539 735891, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

Windermere, Cumbria, Tel: 01539 822222, (0.7 miles, 1kms)

Boat Route: Ferry Nab, Bowness, Ferry House, Far Sawrey

Central Buildings, Market Cross, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BS, Tel: 0844 225 0544, Email, www.thehubofambleside.co.uk, (5 miles, 8kms)

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.

Coniston Boatlandings, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AN, Tel: 017687 75753, Email, www.conistonlaunch.co.uk, (6 miles, 10kms)

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.

Abbot Hall, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL, Tel: 01539 722464, Email, www.lakelandmuseum.org.uk, (0.5 miles, 0.8kms)

This award-winning museum takes you and your family back through time to tell the story of the Lake District and its inhabitants.

Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3DE, Tel: 015394 44176, Email, www.stmartin.org.uk, (2 miles, 2kms)

An ancient and historic church building with many architectural, decorative features and stained glass windows.

Ings, Nr Windermere, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PY, Tel: 01539 821309, Email, www.watermillinn.co.uk, (2 miles, 4kms)

The Watermill Inn is a traditional family-run free house within the Lake District National Park.

Speciality: Coniston Bluebird beef & ale pie, venison casserole, local lamb

Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT, Tel: 01539 721374, Email, www.kendalmuseum.org.uk, (7 miles, 12kms)

One of the oldest museums in the country with outstanding collections of natural history, archaeology and local history. Programme of exhibitions and events.

Hawkshead Hill, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0PW, Tel: 015394 36451, Email, www.hawksheadhillbaptistchurch.org.uk/, (5 miles, 8kms)

The chapel is an historic Grade II listed building, recently renovated to create a light airy and friendly environment. Parking is available to the side of the adjoining cottage.

Abbot Hall, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL, Tel: 01539 722464, Email, www.abbothall.org.uk, (7 miles, 12kms)

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.