Browsing venues

County Square, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7LZ, Tel: 01229 587140, Email, www.corohall.co.uk

A town theatre and hiring space for conferences, exhibitions, seminar, meetings etc.

Unthank, Nr. Hutton-in-the -Forest, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9TG, Tel: 017684 84538, Email, www.up-front.com

Beautifully converted 17thC farm buildings. Changing exhibitions, vegetarian restaurant, gift shop and puppet theatre.

Lacet House, Kelsick Road, Ambleside, LA22 0AS, Tel: 015394 31127, Email, www.catchofthedeli.co.uk

New Delicatessen and fishmonger in Ambleside stocking fresh and local produce. We provide free local delivery, local discount card and special personal orders on request.

Irton Hall, Irton, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1TA, Tel: 019467 26025, Email, www.irtonhall.co.uk

With a noble history stretching back to the 14th century, Irton Hall is a lovely holiday destination, in the foothills of Lakeland’s western fells between Wasdale and Eskdale.

11a Church Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AQ, Tel: 015394 42217, Email, www.icicle.co.uk

Icicle has an office and shop in Windermere, from where they operate their mountain activities and guided walks.

Sebergham, Nr Caldbeck, Cumbria, CA15 7HW, Tel: 016974 76254, Email, www.monkhousehill.co.uk

Unique cottage holidays at an imaginatively converted Cumbrian hill farm nestling in the unspoilt splendour of North Lakeland.

Burrow, Nr Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire, LA6 2RJ, Tel: 01524 273338, Email, www.highwaymaninn.co.uk

This 18thC coaching inn, situated in the picturesque village of Burrow was fully renovated in 2007 and has become an award-winning destination food pub. A wonderfully relaxing environment, craggy stone floors and warm solid wood furniture.

Croft Foot, Gosforth, Cumbria, CA20 1AH, Tel: 01946 725999, Email, www.thewildolive.co.uk

Cafe and pizzeria serving rustic Italian food, coffee, lunches and afternoon tea. Wood fired pizza oven. Children's play area. Friendly atmosphere. Outdoor seating area.

Speciality: Rustic Italian

Windermere Railway Station, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH, Tel: 015394 44544, Email, www.countrylaneslakedistrict.co.uk

Hire a bike from the local cycle hire experts. We offer quality cycle hire, spares and repairs, route information and maps, day trips, short breaks and longer tours.

Lake Road, Waterhead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0ER, Tel: 015394 33773, Email, www.englishlakes.co.uk

Stylish and sophisticated the Waterhead combines professional support and service with contemporary design.

Cark in Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7PL, 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.

Ecclerigg, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LH, Tel: 015394 46484, Email, www.merewoodhotel.co.uk

Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9RX, Tel: 01900 824805, Email, www.wordsworthhouse.org.uk

Wordsworth House and Garden was the childhood home of William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy.

The Battery, Sea Brows, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6JD, Tel: 01900 816168, Email, www.senhousemuseum.co.uk

Small museum housing an internationally significant collection of Roman objects from the adjacent Roman fort and civilian settlement. Housed in a Victorian naval battery.

Ambleside Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LP, Tel: 015394 33773, Email, www.englishlakes.co.uk

The Low Wood, with lawns leading down to Lake Windermere, boasts one of the most enviable settings for a hotel anywhere.

Town End, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH, Tel: 015394 35544, Email, www.wordsworth.org.uk

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.

Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AD, 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.

Askham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2PF, Tel: 01931 712 348, www.askhamhall.co.uk

Askham Hall has 12-acres of beautiful gardens (with an edible theme), an animal viewing area and a stylish rustic café.