Armitt Museum is an independent museum, library and library, founded by Mary Louisa Armitt in 1909 and devoted to preserving and sharing the cultural heritage of the Lake District. Read more…
Stott Park Bobbin Mill, working mill was built in 1835 to produce the wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries. Guided tours are included in the admission charge. Read more…
Brantwood offers a fascinating insight into the world of John Ruskin who spent the last 28 years of his life at Coniston. The house retains the character of its famous resident with many fine paintings, beautiful furniture and Ruskin’s personal treasures. With its many contemporary exhibitions, concerts, courses and special events, together with its education work in the wider community, Brantwood continues Read more…
Ravenglass Roman Bath House (also known as Walls Castle) was once part of a 2nd century Roman fort and naval base. All that remains are the walls. Read more…
Grasmere and Great Langdale, picturesque and varied landscape with Wordsworth connections. Wide range of walking opportunities, from high fells to lakeside and woodland paths. Read more…
Hardknott Roman Fort ruins is square with rounded corners, 114 metres long externally, or 105 metres internally, the rampart wall being about 1.7 metres thick with ditches adding to the total width of the rampart. The low walls of the fort were “restored” some years ago, a slate course showing the height of the walls before their rebuilding. The outer Read more…
Grizedale Forest Park offers a fantastic day out for the whole family with walking and mountain biking. The park occupies a central location within the Lake District National Park within an area of spectacular scenery. More details: www.forestry.gov.uk Read more…
Borrowdale is famed for its oak woodlands and picturesque scenery. Includes many sites of literary or historical interest such as Castlerigg Stone Circle. Read more…
