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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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Honister Slate Mine

Honister Slate Mine

Contact Details:

Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Borrowdale.
Tel: 017687 77230


Website Address:
www.honister-slate-mine.co.uk/

Honister Slate Mines have for centuries, produced the beautiful green stone which it is world famous for. A fully guided tour into the mine itself is available several times a day detailing the history and spectacular features of the mine. 

Hutton in the Forest House & Gardens

Hutton in the Forest House & Gardens

Contact Details:

Hutton in the Forest House & Gardens, Penrith.
Tel: 017684 84449


Website Address:
www.hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk

Hutton-in-the-Forest is a beautiful historic house on the north eastern edge of the Lake District. It is the home of Lord and Lady Inglewood and their children and has belonged to the family since 1605. The house was originally a medieval stronghold and the Pele Tower still survives. 

Kennedys Fine Chocolates

Kennedys Fine Chocolates

Contact Details:

Kennedys Fine Chocolates, The Old School, Orton
Tel: 015396 24781


Website Address:
www.kennedyschocolates.co.uk

Kennedys have been making fine handmade chocolates in their small ‘factory’ (more of a kitchen than a factory!) in the picturesque Cumbrian village of Orton since 1991. You can browse the extensively stocked chocolate and gift shop or enjoy refreshments in the coffee house .

Keswick Launch Company

Keswick Launch Company

Contact Details:

Keswick Launch Company, Lakeshore, Keswick on Derwentwater.
Tel: 017687 72263


Website Address:
www.keswick-launch.co.uk

Located on the lake shore of Derwentwater near to the Lakeland market town of Keswick, the Keswick Launch Company offers Lake District cruises around Derwentwater throughout the year. You can also hire rowing boats and self drive motor boats on an hourly basis.

Keswick Mountain Bikes

Keswick Mountain Bikes

Contact Details:

Keswick Mountain Bikes, Southey Hill Trade Estate, Keswick.
Tel: 017687 75202


Website Address:
www.keswickmountainbikes.co.uk

Bike hire, sales and repairs. Extensive range of bikes for hire from standard to full suspension. Tandems and child seats also available. Friendly helpful staff can provide route suggestions to suit all ages and abilities. Regular organised rides all welcome. 

Laurel & Hardy Museum

Laurel & Hardy Museum

Contact Details:

Laurel & Hardy Museum, 4c Upper Brook Street, Ulverston.
Tel: 01229 582292


Website Address:
www.laurel-and-hardy.co.uk

The world famous museum devoted to Laurel & Hardy in Ulverston, the town where Stan was born on 16th June 1890. A large extension gives ample room to browse and a small cinema shows films and documentaries all day. (Disabled persons have full access).

Lilliput Lane Visitor Centre

Lilliput Lane Visitor Centre

Contact Details:

Lilliput Lane Visitor Centre, Skirsgill, Penrith.
Tel: 01768 212692


Website Address:
http://www.lilliputlane.co.uk/visitor-centre/visitor-centre-intro.htm

The Lilliput Lane Visitor Centre is inside Honeysuckle Cottage an authentic life-sized thatched building surrounded by colourful gardens. Inside you will find some truly exclusive cottages, and from here you can take a tour of our Studios to see how the world’s favourite miniature cottages are made.