Lake District Holiday Activities
Leighton Hall
Leighton Hall is home to the world-renowned Gillow family, famous for their furniture making. It has romantic Gothic towers and acres of beautiful gardens which welcome visitors of all ages.
Contact Details: Leighton Hall, Carnforth, LA5 9ST
Tel: +44 (0)1524 734474
Holker Hall
Holker Hall is the home of Lord and Lady Cavendish, and is a magnificent, well loved, stately home. Set in the exceptional, enchanting countryside the views are amazing.
Contact Details: Holker Estate, Cark-in-Cartmel, Nr Grange-over-Sands, LA11 7PL
Tel: +44 (0)1539 558328
Lakeland Motor Museum
Lakeland Motor Museum has over 30,000 exhibition on display, providing an education, nostalgic atmosphere.
Contact Details: Lakeland Motor Museum, Cark-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, South Lakeland, LA11 7PL
Tel: +44 (0)15395 58509
Levens Hall
Levens Hall dates back to the 1500s and has a great deal of history for visitors to explore. The home still contains some fantastic paintings, furniture, Spanish wall coverings, clicks and English patchwork. The Garden is grade 1 listed, dates back to 1694, and is still in its original design. Levens Park was originally a medieval deer park, and is home to a small herd of Norwegian black fallow deer and Bagot Goats.
Contact Details: Levens Hall, Kendal, LA8 0PD
Tel: +44 (0)15395 60321
Dove Cottage and Wordsworth Museum
Dove Cottage was the home of William Wordsworth from December 1799 to May 1808. Dove Cottage is a Grade 1 listed building and visitors are offered a guided tour, telling the story of the house and family. The home still contains many of Wordsworth's items. The garden is also open, depending on the weather, and has been restored to the way William and his wife lovingly created it.
Contact Details: Dove Cottage, The Wordsworth Museum & Art Gallery, Grasmere LA22 9SH
Tel: +44 (0)15394 35544
Honister Slate Mine
At Honister Slate mine in Borrowdale you are able to watch the 300 year old process of slate being riven (or split). Guided tours into the mines are available regularly throughout the day, the guides will show you the spectacular features of the mines and explain the detailed history.
Contact Details: Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, CA12 5XN
Tel: +44 (0)17687 77230
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