Lake District > Lake District Attractions

Advantages: Lots to do, good for all seasons
Disadvantages: can end up very expensive

I have been to Oasis near Penrith 4 times now and have had a really enjoyed it each time. At first you wonder how on earth you will find your way around and more importantly how you will find the way back to your lodge as they all look the same! In no time, however, you find yourself zipping around on one of the hired bikes watching those that have just arrived looking slightly lost. The lodges are comfortable, and have a log fire for those hot ...
...evenings. The cooking facilities are what you would expect for a self catering lodge. There are plenty of places to eat out as well as a supermarket on sight, however if you are wanting to cut down on costs then I would recommend taking your own food with you rather than buying it on the on sight supermarket. You can end up spending a lot of money as there are so many different activities to do and you find yourself trying to cram everything in ... Read review

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...to visit Beatrix Potters house. Hill Top farm is a delightful 17th century farmhouse that was the home of Beatrix Potter for many years. How to get there. ************** Hill Top farm is situated in the tiny hamlet of near Sawrey.It is 2 miles south Hawkshead. For exact directions you can always use the AA route finder. It is possible to get to Hill Top farm by train although it is a bit of a mission! There is a train station in Windermere and ...
...park 150 yards away from Hill Top house. Parking is free. Hill Top farmhouse. The ticket office is situated in the car park. It opens at 10am and it is best to arrive as early as possible to ensure you get a ticket. Hill Top farmhouse is very small and visitor numbers are limited each day. You will be issued with a timed ticket and you will have to wait until the stated time to be allowed into the house. Admission is not cheap at £5.80 per adult ... Read review

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...District can often be wet and Hawkshead offers interesting places to visit whilst keeping dry! It does get very busy in the high season so arrive early to beat the crowds. If you are visiting the lake District then make time to visit Hawkshead, I'm sure you won't be disappointed! ... Read review

Advantages: entertaining and informative for car lovers
Disadvantages: none

...Pennelope's pink Rolls Royce. Other cars in the museum include…. The A-Team van, The Munsters mobile, KITT from knightrider, The Delorean from Back to the future, James Bonds Aston Martin and other Bonds movie cars The Batmobile Tom Sellicks Ferrari from Magnum One of the Reliant Robins from 'Only fools and horses, (as there were thirteen made) Fred Flintstones foot powered vehicle The Model T from Laurel and Hardy and other cars and motor ...
...rides. Most of the cars can be hired for promotions/functions for a fee, starting from £500 per day. As with all museums there is a gift shop tempting you to spend your money before you leave, casting your eyes over the postcards and pictures on display. You can also have your photograph taken whilst sitting in a display model, for a small fee. If you do find yourself in Keswick with an hour to spare then the museum is worth a visit. It is easy ... Read review

Advantages: Great walking, views and thrills.
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...exhilarating… One can approach Helvellyn from Thirlmere or Patterdale or Glenridding (as a rule) and it is not usually until one has made a lot of headway up its slopes that they get a true glimpse of its summit. The less exciting way is from Thirlmere and is between 2.5 to 4 miles of climbing, depending upon where you begin. Thirlmere is a great reservoir and its view as you walk up is quite impressive. The popular routes are from Patterdale or ...
...sometimes fearful way across. Helvellyn has another ridge too, Swirral Edge (between the mountain Catstycam and Helvellyn), which is similar, but shorter than Striding Edge. Walkers tend to go up Helvellyn via Striding Edge and back down along Swirral edge - this is the classic way to climb this mountain. Red Tarn ('tarn' is a small lake if you don't know) is to the right of striding edge and adds a sense of shear quality to the walking experience. ... Read review