Lucy's Things to Do...
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Activities
Feeling active?
Get a taste of the great outdoors here in the Lake District...
Mountain Biking
Hire a mountain bike and explore the Lake District on two wheels......
www.lakedistrictoutdoors.co.uk/biking.htm
Off-Road Driving
Take to the Hills - get straight behind the wheel of a specially prepared 4x4 vehicle for your own personal off-road driving experience in the Lake District National Park. Drive rough and rocky off-road trails in breathtaking mountain surroundings with Kankku for a wild safari of the Lakes.
www.kankku.co.uk/
Go-Ape
Based in nearby Grizedale Forest, Go-Ape is a network of rope bridges, trapezes and death slides that stretches for roughly a mile through the tree canopy...this impressively extensive cat's cradle of ropes, netting and platforms, set high in the trees is an aerial assault course!
www.goape.co.uk
Hot Air Ballooning
For the more adventurous who fancy a With a balloon flight over this spectacular scenery you can absorb an unforgettable view of Lakeland and perhaps a little of the cultural inspiration of Britain's heritage.
www.high-adventure.co.uk/
Horse Riding
With no shortage of countryside to explore, you can always explore it on horseback.
www.lakedistrictoutdoors.co.uk/horse_riding.htm
Historic Houses & Gardens
Holker Hall, Gardens & The
Lakeland Motor Museum
The friendliest of stately homes, over 125 acres of glorious gardens and grounds. Motoring memorabilia galore. Special events throughout the year. Dogs are allowed in grounds only.
www.holker-hall.co.uk
Brantwood, Coniston
The former home of John Ruskin is one of the most beautifully situated house in the Lake District. Explore Brantwood's estate and gardens or experience contemporary art in the Severn Studio. Brantwood's bookshop, the Jumping Jenny restaurant and Coach House Gallery combine for a perfect day out!
www.brantwood.org.uk
Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole
Lake District Visitor Centre Brockhole, Windermere The Lake District National Park's visitor centre with gardens, lakeshore access and adventure playground. Indoor exhibitions and full disabled access.
http://www.lake-district.gov.uk/index/enjoying/lake_district_visitor_centre_at_brockhole.htm
Sizergh Castle & Garden, near Kendal
A National Trust property set in wonderful grounds with walks around the estate, this castle has been lived in by the Strickland family for 700 years. Learn about the Elizabethan carvings and contents of the castle, then explore the stunning limestone rock garden. Amazing autumn colour. The majority of the property is accessible to wheelchair users travelling with a helper.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/
Shopping
Art and Craft
Explore a wealth of galleries and craft shops to be found in the Lakeland villages, including some of the best in contemporary living at Touchstone Interiors.
www.touchstoneinteriors.com/
Farmer's Markets
A network of over 100 busy markets countywide each year, providing access to locally produced foods including a wide range of meats, fish, dairy, pickles, preserves, bakery products and puddings. Held throughout Cumbria on a regular basis in Brampton, Brough, Carlisle, Carnforth, Egremont, Kendal, Orton, Penrith, Ulverston and Whitehaven.
www.madeincumbria.co.uk/fm/fm_cal.html
Local Craft Fairs
Visit a local craft fair held throughout the year in different
locations throughout the Lakes.
www.madeincumbria.co.uk/events/county.html
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