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Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LB
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.
More Details- Rail station: Windermere (3 miles)
- Parking: free
- Children welcome
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Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LF
Hill Top is a time capsule of Beatrix Potter's life. Full of her favourite things, the house appears as if Beatrix had just stepped out for a walk. Every room contains a reference to a picture in a 'Tale'.
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- Rail station: Windermere (5 miles)
- Parking: free
- Children welcome
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Abbot Hall, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL
This award-winning museum takes you and your family back in time to tell the story of the Lake District and its inhabitants. Isolated until the arrival of the train and motorcar, which brought newcomers and tourists.
More Details- Rail station: Kendal (0 mile)
- Parking: with charge
- Children welcome
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Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0PD
Levens Hall is an Elizabethan mansion built around a 13thC Pele tower. The much loved home of the Bagot family, visitors often comment on the warm and friendly atmosphere.
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- Rail station: Oxenholme (6 miles)
- Parking: free
- Children welcome
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Southey Works, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NG
Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica graphite mine which would have served as the source of the pencil industry over three centuries ago.
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- Rail station: Penrith (20 miles)
- Parking: with charge
- Children welcome
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The Old Laundry, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX
The World of Beatrix Potter™ Attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere is a vibrant visitor centre offering a unique experience for all the family. Explore a magical world where all 23 enchanting tales are brought to life.
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- Rail station: Windermere (2 miles)
- Parking: with charge
- Children welcome
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Cark in Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7PL
Victorian stately home, set in 25 acres of stunning gardens and ancient deer park. Holker has its own cafe, brasserie, gift shop and food hall, and hosts an annual programme of special events.
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- Rail station: Cark-in-Cartmel (1 mile)
- Parking: free
- Children welcome
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Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AE
With more than 750 years of history and centuries-old portraits sitting alongside modern family photographs, this medieval house certainly feels lived in; indeed it is still home to the Strickland family.
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- Rail station: Oxenholme (3 miles)
- Parking: free
- Children welcome
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Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT
Blackwell is one of England's most important surviving houses from the turn of the 20thC. Designed by MH Baille Scott between 1898 and 1900, it is a superb example of arts and crafts movement.
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- Rail station: Windermere (2 miles)
- Parking: free
- Children welcome
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Town End, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH
Explore the traditional Lakeland cottage and home of the famous poet William Wordsworth and discover what life was like at the turn of the 19th Century.
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- Rail station: Windermere (8 miles)
- Parking: with charge
- Children welcome
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Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TP
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery is an excellent choice for a great day out for all of the family.
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- Rail station: Carlisle (0 mile)
- Parking: with charge
- Children welcome
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Hutton in the Forest, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9TH
Historic house based on a medieval pele tower with substantial 17th, 18th and 19thC additions. The house contains fine collections of furniture, ceramics, tapestry and portraits and is still a private residence.
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- Rail station: Penrith (6 miles)
- Parking: free
- Children welcome
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Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9QZ
Make yourself comfortable in the former home of National Trust Founder, Canon Rawnsley. Only partially restored and decorated, this isn’t a typical National Trust experience.
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Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NS
This unique gallery space occupies the charming 17th century building which once served as the office of Beatrix Potter's solicitor husband, in the centre of Hawkshead village.
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- Rail station: Windermere (6 miles)
- Parking: with charge
- Children welcome
Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AD
Brantwood house is a registered museum. The 9 rooms that Ruskin used are open to the public. The Severn Studio presents a programme of quality art and craft exhibitions throughout the year.
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- Rail station: Windermere (10 miles)
- Parking: free
- Children welcome
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Dalemain, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HB
Dalemain is a fine mixture of medieval, Tudor and early Georgian architecture. The imposing Georgian façade strikes the visitor immediately but in the cobbled courtyard the atmosphere of the north country Tudor manor is secure.
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- Rail station: Penrith (3 miles)
- Parking: free
- Children welcome
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Underskiddaw, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QE
A family-run historic house with strong literacy connections in a fantastic setting. Live piano music and children's quiz in house. Four woodland playgrounds, lakeside and poetry walks in the grounds. Excellent tearoom specialising in Cumbr
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- Rail station: Penrith (20 miles)
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The Battery, Sea Brows, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6JD
An internationally significant Roman collection housed in a Victorian Naval Battery adjacent to the Roman fort at Maryport.
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- Rail station: Maryport (0 mile)
- Parking: free
- Children welcome
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