Local Information and places to visit from Goosemire Cottages | Lake District Self Catering Cottages
Please scroll through the links below to view details of various visitor attractions and activities throughout the Lake District and Eden Valley, to help you plan your perfect holiday:
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Muncaster Castle and GardensContact Details: Muncaster Castle and Gardens, Ravenglass, West Cumbria.
Website Address: Muncaster Castle is said to be haunted by ghosts, including the legendary Tom Fool. Muncaster is also headquarters of the World Owl Trust, you will find one of the largest collections of owls in existence. Explore the gardens and maze. |
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Museum of Lakeland LifeContact Details: Museum Of Lakeland Life, Abbot Hall, Kendal LA9 5AL
Website Address: Award winning museum based in Kendal taking you back in time to tell the story of the Lake District and its inhabitants. Disabled access. |
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Outdoor CumbriaWhatever the weather, the Lake District has activities to suit the most adventurous. Outdoor Cumbria has information about outdoor activities throughout the Lake District. |
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Ravenglass and Eskdale RailwayContact Details: Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass, Cumbria.
Website Address: From the Lake District National Park´s only coastal village of Ravenglass, the Railway winds its way through the secret valley of Miterdale to the village of Eskdale Green. A 7 mile journey of steam, to the foot of England´s highest mountains. Native land of Herdwick sheep, Roe Deer & Buzzards. |
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Rheged “The Upland Kingdom Discovery Centre”Contact Details: Rheged “The Upland Kingdom Discovery Centre”, Redhills, Penrith.
Website Address: Situated in Britain’s largest grass covered building, Rheged’s centrepiece is a six storey high cinema screen featuring a dramatic journey back in time through 2,000 years of Cumbria’s history. There is also a resturant and coffee shop, childrens indoor play area, and speciality shops. |
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Rookin House Equestrian & Activity CentreContact Details: Rookin House Farm, Troutbeck, Nr. Ullswater CA11 0SS.
Website Address: Pony trekking and horse riding lessons, go-karting, quad biking, assault course, human bowling, paint balling, clay pigeon shooting, archery, bait fishing and if thats not enough you can always learn to drive a JCB or have a ride in an amphibious army truck. |
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South Lakes Wild Animal ParkContact Details: South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Dalton in Furness.
Website Address: A unique wild life park, built to put animals first. Be amazed by the unique close up encounter you cannot get anywhere else in the UK. Animal Feeding and Conservation Talks take place throughout the day. Huge range of animals, well worth a visit. |
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