Local Information and places to visit from Goosemire Cottages

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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	The Beacon Contact Details: The Beacon, West Strand, Whitehaven. Tel: 01946 592302 Website Address: www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk The Beacon shows the history of Whitehaven town and harbour, the Lowther family, the development of coal mining and its disasters, and Whitehaven’s shipbuilding history. There is a gift shop selling a variety of local crafts, and also a cafe.
	The Village Bakery Contact Details: The Village Bakery, Melmerby, Nr Penrith. Tel: 01768 881811 Website Address: www.village-bakery.com Since 1976 The Village Bakery Melmerby has been making high quality organic food such as organic bread and organic cakes using artisan methods and wood-fired ovens. Bakery courses, organic restaurant.
	The Wordsworth Trust Contact Details: The Wordsworth Trust, Dove Cottage, Grasmere. Tel: 015394 35544 Website Address: www.wordsworth.org.uk The Wordsworth Trust was founded in 1891 to secure Dove Cottage. The Trustees have built an award-winning museum, opened in 1981, which together with the Wordsworth Library houses what is one of the greatest collections of manuscripts, books and paintings relating to British Romanticism.
	The World of Beatrix Potter Contact Details: The World of Beatrix Potter, The Old Laundry, Bowness. Tel: 015394 88444 Website Address: www.hop-skip-jump.com/ In an indoor re-creation of the Lakeland countryside, discover the world of Beatrix Potter - complete with sights, sounds and even smells. Also onsite - gift shop and tea rooms.
	Trotters World of Animals Contact Details: Coalbeck Farm Bassenthwaite CA12 4RD Tel: 017687 76239 Website Address: www.trottersworld.com Home to hundreds of animals including birds of prey, reptiles and endangered species. A great deal is under cover so rain need not spoil your visit. Plenty to do including gift shop, childrens play areas, flying displays and demonstations.
	Ullswater Steamers Contact Details: Ullswater Steamers, The Pier House, Glenridding Tel: 017684 82229 Website Address: www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk M.Y. Raven and M.Y. Lady of the Lake are two 19th century steamers, now converted to oil, cruising on Ullswater. Ullswater is 8 miles long, running from Glenridding to Pooley Bridge.
	Walby Farm Park Contact Details: Walby Farm Park , Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle CA6 4QL Tel: 01228 573056 Website Address: www.walbyfarmpark.co.uk Cumbria’s largest indoor play area with 24 foot demon drop slide its not just for the kids, outdoor play areas, lots of animals and a nature trail this is an all weather attraction. There’s something for all the family. Curly Tails Café and gift shop.