Things to Do
1657 Chocolate House
Hand made chocolates, hot chocolate, cakes and light lunches, internationally renowned as a haven for Chocoholics. 2.5 miles LA9 4TX www.chocolatehouse1657.co.uk
Lakes Aquarium
Meet otters, diving ducks, native fish along with stingrays, a double ticket to go with Haverthwaite Railway can be purchased. 15.9 miles LA12 8AS www.lakesaquarium.co.uk
Lakeland Motor Museum
Diverse and unique collection, 30,000 exhibits, well displayed, non-motoring additions, state-of-the-art premises, riverside setting. 14.5 miles LA23 3HE www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk
Windemere Boat Cruises
Most popular attraction in Cumbria, cruises from 45 minutes to 3 hours, spend all day on and around the lake with Freedom of the Lake ticket. 14.5 miles LA23 3HE www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk
World of Beatrix Potter
Meet 3D characters Peter Rabbit, Mrs Tiggy Winkle, Jemima Puddleduck and friends from author Beatrix Potter, gift shop, cafe, tea parties. 13.2 miles LA23 3BX www.hop-skip-jump.com
Ulverston Marke Town
Historic market town, cobbled street, specialist shops, pubs with real ale, hotels, restaurants and cafes, quirky festivals and events. 23 miles LA12 9YB www.visitulverston.com
Levens Hall & Gardens
Elizabethan house famous for topiary garden, ghost stories, grounds and house open to visitors advisable to check first, tea room, gift shop. 7 miles LA8 0PD www.levenshall.co.uk
Honister Mines, Keswick
At the head of Honister Pass producing the world famous Westmorland Green Slate, underground tours, the original and best Via Ferrata in UK. 56 miles CA12 5XN www.honister.com
Activity Centre
Activity Centre with Quad Biking, Off Road Briving, Tank Driving, Clay Shooting, Air Rifle Shooting, Archery, Paintballing, Zip Wire. 5.6 miles LA8 0NB www.theoutdooradventurecompany.co.uk
Go Ape
Activities in Grizedale forest for ages 4 upwards, along with walking and cycling trails there are tree top adventures not for the faint hearted. 22 miles LA22 0QJ www.goape.co.uk
Coast to Coast Trail
Classic ‘coast to coast’ cycling touring adventure route that runs from Walney Island, just outside Barrow-in-Furness and Wearmouth. It runs through our village. www.cyclingw2w.info
Dalton Zoo
Safair zoo for all the family, Tigers, Lemurs, Rhinos, Lions, Tigers, Bears, Hippos, Wolves, Snow Leopards, Giraffes, café and tea room. 20 miles LA12 0LU www.southlakessafarizoo.com