Guidebook for Cumbria
Parks & Nature
Scafell Pike
Highest peak in England!
Grasmere
Resting place of William Wordsworth
Grizedale Forest, in the heart of the Lake District, offers an unrivalled day out for everyone.
You can find walking & cycling trails or simply discover a quiet spot to admire the wildlife, amazing sculptures, a place to relax and enjoy some great food.
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그리제데일
Grizedale Forest, in the heart of the Lake District, offers an unrivalled day out for everyone.
You can find walking & cycling trails or simply discover a quiet spot to admire the wildlife, amazing sculptures, a place to relax and enjoy some great food.
뤼달워터
Good place for a spot of wild swimming
Blencathra, also known as Saddleback, is one of the most northerly hills in the English Lake District. It has six separate fell tops, of which the highest is the Hallsfell Top at 2,848 feet
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Blencathra
Blencathra, also known as Saddleback, is one of the most northerly hills in the English Lake District. It has six separate fell tops, of which the highest is the Hallsfell Top at 2,848 feet
Helvellyn is a mountain in the English Lake District, the highest point of the Helvellyn range, a north-south line of mountains to the north of Ambleside, between the lakes of Thirlmere and Ullswater.
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Helvellyn
Helvellyn is a mountain in the English Lake District, the highest point of the Helvellyn range, a north-south line of mountains to the north of Ambleside, between the lakes of Thirlmere and Ullswater.
Skiddaw is a mountain in the Lake District National Park in England, where its 931-metre summit is the sixth-highest in England.
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Skiddaw
Skiddaw is a mountain in the Lake District National Park in England, where its 931-metre summit is the sixth-highest in England.
Fell Foot Park is a country park, formerly the grounds of a Victorian house, situated beside Windermere, a lake in Cumbria, England, and in the ownership of the National Trust.
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네셔널 트러스트 - 펠 풋 공원
Fell Foot Park is a country park, formerly the grounds of a Victorian house, situated beside Windermere, a lake in Cumbria, England, and in the ownership of the National Trust.
Very popular walk for Kendal folk. Lovely views of the distant fells.
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Scout Scar Mushroom
Underbarrow RoadVery popular walk for Kendal folk. Lovely views of the distant fells.
Rydal Mount, between Grasmere and Ambleside, was home to William Wordsworth for 37 years and is a truly delightful spot, with its fell-side terraces overlooking Rydal Water. Next to the garden is the renowned Dora’s Field, which William and Mary planted with daffodils in memory of their only surviving daughter Dora, who died of TB aged 43.
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Rydal Hall Gardens
1 Rydal MountRydal Mount, between Grasmere and Ambleside, was home to William Wordsworth for 37 years and is a truly delightful spot, with its fell-side terraces overlooking Rydal Water. Next to the garden is the renowned Dora’s Field, which William and Mary planted with daffodils in memory of their only surviving daughter Dora, who died of TB aged 43.
Be intrigued by this Neolithic ring within a ring – a natural amphitheatre, with Skiddaw and Blencathra to the north and High Rigg and Helvellyn to the south. It is a short hike along the disused railway line out of Keswick to Castlerigg, the most atmospheric and dramatically sited of England’s Stone Circles.
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캐슬리그 스톤 서클
Castle LaneBe intrigued by this Neolithic ring within a ring – a natural amphitheatre, with Skiddaw and Blencathra to the north and High Rigg and Helvellyn to the south. It is a short hike along the disused railway line out of Keswick to Castlerigg, the most atmospheric and dramatically sited of England’s Stone Circles.
Food Scene
Unpretentious French bistro bringing a glimmer of sunny Mediterranean warmth to Kendal, a Mecca for Lakeland walkers and climbers.
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Deja-Vu Corner 124
124 StricklandgateUnpretentious French bistro bringing a glimmer of sunny Mediterranean warmth to Kendal, a Mecca for Lakeland walkers and climbers.
Simon Rogan's Michelin-starred iconic riverside restaurant, where passion and creativity showcase the finest home-grown, hand-picked ingredients and harness the powerful connection between food and nature
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L'Enclume
Cavendish StreetSimon Rogan's Michelin-starred iconic riverside restaurant, where passion and creativity showcase the finest home-grown, hand-picked ingredients and harness the powerful connection between food and nature
This 17th century, Grade 2 Listed building on Stricklandgate is packed with original features and home to one of the oldest coffee roasting and blending shops in the country. The tea and coffee supplies are contained in their original brass cannisters.
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Farrers Tea & Coffee House
13 StricklandgateThis 17th century, Grade 2 Listed building on Stricklandgate is packed with original features and home to one of the oldest coffee roasting and blending shops in the country. The tea and coffee supplies are contained in their original brass cannisters.
Sandylands Fish & Chips
46 Langdale CresLocal chippy for Sandylands residents.
Far Cross Chippy
26 LongpoolPopular Kendal chippy
Masons yard 24 is a bar brasserie based in Kendal. After extensive renovations, this historic building is now open once again. Serving a range of food and drinks
Masons Arms
18 StramongateMasons yard 24 is a bar brasserie based in Kendal. After extensive renovations, this historic building is now open once again. Serving a range of food and drinks
India
20 Blackhall RdPopular Kendal curry house, friendly staff offering authentic Indian food experience.
Eastern Balti Restaurant - Kendal
22 Wildman StPopular Kendal curry house with takeaway and delivery service
Brew Brothers offers a wide range of food and drinks from our delicious pastries when we open at 8am right up to our late night closing time on a Friday
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Brew Brothers
69 HighgateBrew Brothers offers a wide range of food and drinks from our delicious pastries when we open at 8am right up to our late night closing time on a Friday
Italian cuisine by candle light in an intimate restaurant with contemporary, upscale styling.
Paulo Giannis
21A StramongateItalian cuisine by candle light in an intimate restaurant with contemporary, upscale styling.
small, independent cafe, good for breakfast, brunch. Can't miss it, it's pink!
Michelle's Coffee Shop
50 Stramongatesmall, independent cafe, good for breakfast, brunch. Can't miss it, it's pink!
1657 Chocolate House
54 Branthwaite BrowEat, Drink, Sleep chocolate!
Babaganoush
27 Finkle StCafe offering international and local cuisine at reasonable prices
Arts & Culture
Built in late 12th Century, is now a ruin, but worth exploring. From here you can get brilliant views over the town
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Kendal Castle
SunnysideBuilt in late 12th Century, is now a ruin, but worth exploring. From here you can get brilliant views over the town
Community-owned cultural hub with cinema, theatre, music, cafe, bar and restaurant
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Brewery Arts Centre
122A HighgateCommunity-owned cultural hub with cinema, theatre, music, cafe, bar and restaurant
Founded in the late 12th century in a secluded and beautiful valley of the river Lowther, Shap Abbey was one of 32 religious houses in Britain belonging to the Premonstratensian order of canons. Today the impressive 15th century tower and other remains can be explored with the help of information panels that guide you around the abbey and illustrate daily monastic life.
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Shap Abbey
Keld LaneFounded in the late 12th century in a secluded and beautiful valley of the river Lowther, Shap Abbey was one of 32 religious houses in Britain belonging to the Premonstratensian order of canons. Today the impressive 15th century tower and other remains can be explored with the help of information panels that guide you around the abbey and illustrate daily monastic life.
Beatrix Potter's 17th-century farmhouse: a time-capsule of her life
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National Trust Hill Top
Beatrix Potter's 17th-century farmhouse: a time-capsule of her life
Hardknott Roman Fort is an archeological site, the remains of the Roman fort Mediobogdum, located on the western side of the Hardknott Pass in the English county of Cumbria.
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Hardknott Roman Fort
Hardknott PassHardknott Roman Fort is an archeological site, the remains of the Roman fort Mediobogdum, located on the western side of the Hardknott Pass in the English county of Cumbria.
Dove Cottage is a house on the edge of Grasmere in the Lake District of England. It is best known as the home of the poet William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy Wordsworth
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도브 코티지
Dove Cottage is a house on the edge of Grasmere in the Lake District of England. It is best known as the home of the poet William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy Wordsworth
Kendal Museum is a local museum in Kendal, Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District in northwest England. It was founded in 1796 and includes collections of local archaeology, history, geology and a natural history collection from around the globe.
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Kendal Museum
Station RoadKendal Museum is a local museum in Kendal, Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District in northwest England. It was founded in 1796 and includes collections of local archaeology, history, geology and a natural history collection from around the globe.
The Derwent Pencil Museum is home to 500 years of history of the humble pencil and still stands on the original pencil factory in Keswick
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더웬트 연필 박물관
The Derwent Pencil Museum is home to 500 years of history of the humble pencil and still stands on the original pencil factory in Keswick
Lakeland Motor Museum has a unique collection of 30000 exhibits, including 140 classic cars and motorbikes, all carefully assembled over 50 years.
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레이크랜드 모터 박물관
Lakeland Motor Museum has a unique collection of 30000 exhibits, including 140 classic cars and motorbikes, all carefully assembled over 50 years.
Enjoy an exhibition of Beatrix Potter’s original drawings and watercolours. A rare opportunity to step inside one of Hawkshead’s delightful historic buildings, once the office of Potter’s husband William Heelis, and discover more about the legacy of this Lake District artist and cultural icon.
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베아트릭스포터미술관
Main StreetEnjoy an exhibition of Beatrix Potter’s original drawings and watercolours. A rare opportunity to step inside one of Hawkshead’s delightful historic buildings, once the office of Potter’s husband William Heelis, and discover more about the legacy of this Lake District artist and cultural icon.
The Image & Reality exhibition at the Armitt Museum, in Ambleside, boasts an exquisite collection of 460 botanical drawings and watercolours by Beatrix Potter. A series of meticulous illustrations providing a perfect opportunity to explore her fascination with archaeology and nature in one of the UK’s rarest small museums.
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Armitt Library
Rydal Road The Image & Reality exhibition at the Armitt Museum, in Ambleside, boasts an exquisite collection of 460 botanical drawings and watercolours by Beatrix Potter. A series of meticulous illustrations providing a perfect opportunity to explore her fascination with archaeology and nature in one of the UK’s rarest small museums.
Essentials
SPAR Sandylands
37 Sandylands Rdall ammenities available and amazing bakery inside store
ALDI
Appleby RoadSightseeing
Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel station
Filming location for 'Brief Encounter' bridge scene
Carnforth Railway Station
Warton RoadFilming location for 'Brief Encounter'
The Honister Slate Mine in Cumbria is the last working slate mine in England. Quarrying for Westmorland green slate has been taken place in the area since 1728
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Honister Slate Mine
Honister PassThe Honister Slate Mine in Cumbria is the last working slate mine in England. Quarrying for Westmorland green slate has been taken place in the area since 1728
The old Beast Banks post office was the inspiration for Mrs Goggins' Post Office in the Postman Pat series
Beast Banks
Beast BanksThe old Beast Banks post office was the inspiration for Mrs Goggins' Post Office in the Postman Pat series
Shopping
Morrisons
17 premium factory outlets selling famous brands at up to 60% discount, K Village - The Lakes Outlet offers smarter shopping in comfort and style.
K Village Outlet Centre
Lound Road17 premium factory outlets selling famous brands at up to 60% discount, K Village - The Lakes Outlet offers smarter shopping in comfort and style.
Getting Around
Kendal Bus Station
Here you can get on the 555 bus into the lakes