Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Lanercost Holiday Cottages

Barn Close, Ayside, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6HY, 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.

Kirklinton, Carlisle, CA6 6BB, Tel: 016977 48292, Email, www.kirklintonhall.co.uk

Coniston Pier, Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AN, 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.

Low Newton, Newton-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6JP, 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.

Rydal Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BL, Tel: 015394 31212, Email, www.armitt.com

Museum, art gallery and reference library covering the history life and arts of the Lakes. Collections include Kurt Schwitters, Beatrix Potter, photography, fine art and local history.

Thornthwaite Village, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5SA, Tel: 017687 78248, Email, www.thornthwaitegalleries.co.uk

Art and craft gallery with teashop, exhibiting the work of over 130 mainly local exhibitors.

The Boathouse, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QF, Tel: 015394 36541, Email, www.hawksheadtrout.com

Esthwaite Water is the largest stocked lake in the North West of England, offering renowned top of the water action in true loch style, set amidst breathtaking scenery. Tuition available. Tackle shop onsite.

The Studio, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SX, Tel: 015394 35280, Email, www.heatoncooper.co.uk

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

Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8TA, 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.

Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8NN, 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.

Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9QZ, Tel: 015394 35143, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/grasmere

The Railway Station, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3JB, Tel: 01434 381696, Email, www.strps.org.uk

Enjoy a scenic ride through the beautiful South Tyne valley from Alston to Kirkhaugh or Lintley.

Airfrield Farm, Flookburgh, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7LS, Tel: 015395 59293, Email, www.duckysparkfarm.co.uk

Children's open farm visitor centre.

Raines Hall Farm, Sedgwick, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0JH, Tel: 015395 61760, Email, www.lakelandmaze.co.uk

Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.

Little Salkeld, Nr Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1NN, Tel: 01768 881523, Email, www.organicmill.co.uk

Historic watermill with organic tearoom, millshop and mill tours in a quiet beckside setting. Adult and children's baking and cooking courses.

Underskiddaw, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QE, Tel: 017687 72287, Email, www.mirehouse.com

Family-run historic house with strong literary connections. Live piano music and children's quiz in the house. Woodland playgrounds, heather maze, lakeside and poetry walk in the grounds.Great tearoom specialising in Cumbrian food.

Lodore Boat Landings, Derwentwater, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UX, Tel: 017687 76572, Email, www.plattyplus.co.uk

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

Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1SP, Tel: 017683 61893, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Tranquil, walled garden with outstanding medicinal and culinary herb collection and orchards, woodland walks to a restored watermill.

High Head Farm, Ivegill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 0PJ, Tel: 016974 73552, Email, www.highheadsculpturevalley.co.uk

A family friendly contemporary art gallery and tearoom set on a working dairy farm, 5 acres of outdoor sculpture park and 70 acres of farm walks. Luxury health suite with hydrotheraphy spa bath, sauna.

Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LB, Tel: 015394 32628, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk

A real Lakeland hidden treasure set in the beautiful village of Troutbeck, this 17thC solid stone and slate house sits imposingly on the hillside, its huge chimneys typical of the area.

Swarthmoor Hall Lane, Swarthmoor, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JQ, 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.

A5087 Coast Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9QQ, 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, Tel: 015394 41366, Email, www.conistonboatingcentre.co.uk

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

Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre, Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ, 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.

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ, Tel: 01539 447186, Email, www.treetoptrek.co.uk

35 exciting treetop challenges designed to enable you to swing, climb, balance and fly your way through the ancient woodland canopy whilst discovering views previously reserved for the squirrels and bats!

Whinlatter Forest Park, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW, Tel: 0845 6439215, Email, goape.co.uk/days-out/whinlatter

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