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About the area
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Beatrix Potter Gallery
Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria
Tel: 015394 36355
An annually changing exhibition of original sketches and watercolours painted by Beatrix Potter for her children's stories.
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Dove Cottage and The Wordsworth Museum
Dove Cottage, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria
Tel: 015394 35544
Wordsworth's home during his most creative period Cottage guided tours, original manuscripts in the museum and contempary art in the 3°W art gallery
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Holker Hall
Cark in Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
Tel: 015395 58328
Magnificent Hall, award-winning gardens, superb facilities including a food hall, definitely Cumbrian with a Tuscan twist, cafe and gift shop.
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Blackwell Arts & Crafts House
Storrs Park, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria
Tel: 015394 46139 Web: http://www.blackwell.org.uk
Spectacular restored historic house.
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The World Of Beatrix Potter
The Old Laundry, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria
Tel: 015394 88444
In an indoor recreation of the Lakeland countryside meet Peter Rabbit & all his friends. Also 'Tale of Mrs Heelis' presentation, Emporium & tea room.
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Hawkshead Trout Farm
The Boathouse, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria
Tel: 015394 36541
We are the largest stocked lake in the North West region. Fishing by boat or from the shore for beginners, intermediate and experts. Tuition available
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Fell Foot Country Park
Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria
Tel: 015395 31273 Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Discover this lakeshore Victorian park. Just the place for families to enjoy access to Windermere with picnic areas, boat hire and tea room.
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Aquarium Of The Lakes
Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria
Tel: 015395 30153
Set on the southern shores of lake Windermere, the award-winning Aquarium of the Lakes is the UK's largest collection of freshwater fish.
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Windermere Lake Cruises
The Promenade, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria
Tel: 015394 43360
Steamers and launches sail daily between Ambleside, Bowness and Lakeside. Additional summer routes. Timetabled services.
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