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Dove Cottage, Grasmere
Visitors can take guided tours of the home and garden of William Wordsworth, who lived here from 1799 to 1808.
Grasmere and Wordsworth Museum, Grasmere
Attached to Dove Cottage, this well-respected museum contains a rich collection of Wordsworth’s literary works, as well as a collection of early watercolor paintings of the Lake District.
Windermere Steamboat Museum, Windermere
A unique and historic collection of steam and motor boats.
The World of Beatrix Potter,
Bowness-on-Windermere
In an indoor re-creation of the Lakeland countryside, complete with sights, sounds and even smells, discover Peter Rabbit™ eating radishes in Mr. McGregor's garden; see Jemima Puddle-duck™ amongst the foxgloves; and Mrs. Tiggy-winkle™, the washerwoman, bustling about in her kitchen - the Lakeland tales of Beatrix Potter brought lovingly to life.
Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
Facilities available include:
2 New Cinemas, Theatre/Cinema, Malt Room (music/functions), Various Exhibition Spaces, Green Room Restaurant, Vats Bar & Intro Cafe Bars
Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Kendal
Abbot Hall is an exquisite gallery in the north west of England on the edge of the Lake District. Works of art can be enjoyed in this beautiful Georgian villa, drawn both from its important collections and the changing series of exhibitions.
Kendal Museum, Kendal
Founded in 1796, Kendal Museum's fascinating collections include local Archaeology, History, Geology and a Natural History collection from around the globe.
Lake Windermere
More than ten miles in length, Windermere is England's largest lake that offers a wide variety of summer recreation including cruises, fishing, boating, sailing and scuba diving.
St. Oswald's Church, Grasmere
The simple tombstone of William Wadsworth and his wife Mary is located in the churchyard, making this church one of the most visited literary shrines in the world.
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
Reputedly the most beautiful train journey in England, this 15-inch, narrow gauge railway carries passengers along seven miles of scenic track, from the old Roman Port of Ravenglass along the Eskdale Valley to Eskdale during a 40-minute ride.
Aquarium of the Lakes
Britain's leading freshwater aquarium on the southern shore of Lake Windemere
Laurel and Hardy Museum
Located in Ulverston in Cumbria, the birthplace of Stan Laurel, this museum chronicles the life and career of this great film comedy team.
Rydal Mount, Grasmere
The former home of one of England's best-loved poets, William Wordsworth, who lived here from 1813 until his death in 1850.