Scenic forest located in England's Lake District that serves as a recreation center for hiking and mountain biking, plus an outdoor "art museum" with numerous sculptures scattered throughout the forest.
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Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead
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#1 of 4 attractions in Hawkshead
Attraction type: Forest
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- Oct 19, 2007 "Especially gorgeous in the Autumn"
- Jul 6, 2007 "fantastic walks with surprises along the way"
- Mar 25, 2007 "So much fun"
Catbells Lakeland Walk, Keswick
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#1 of 11 attractions in Keswick
Attraction type: Hiking trail
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- May 2, 2008 "great walk but do it backwards"
- Feb 28, 2008 "Keswick - Cat Bells what a great walk"
- Feb 9, 2008 "Gorgeous views"
The World of Beatrix Potter, Bowness-on-Windermere
The characters of Beatrix Potter's stories are brought to life in this recreation of the Lakeland countryside.
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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Sizergh Castle, Kendal
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#1 of 7 attractions in Kendal
Attraction type: Castle
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- May 21, 2008 "Wonderful English Castle"
- Aug 16, 2007 "Lovely castle, great day out"
Levens Hall, Kendal
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#2 of 7 attractions in Kendal
Attraction type: Architectural building
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- May 6, 2008 "Elizabethan Topiary extravaganza"
- Aug 16, 2007 "Okay, but overpriced"
- Aug 24, 2004 "Topiary Trees"
Orrest Head, Windermere
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#1 of 5 attractions in Windermere
Attraction type: Lookout; Scenic/historic walking area
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#1 of 7 attractions in Grasmere
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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- Jun 20, 2006 "Best Gingerbread in the world!"
Holker Hall, Gardens & Lakeland Motor Museum, Grange-over-Sands
Cumbria's most stately home contains a museum of historic cars.
Attraction type: Historic home; Transportation museum; Garden
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Theatre by the Lake, Keswick
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#2 of 11 attractions in Keswick
Cumbrias year-round theater hosts a wide range of visiting drama, music, dance, talks, comedy and film.
Attraction type: Theater
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- Apr 21, 2007 "A little Gem"
- Apr 13, 2007 "Good nights entertainment"
Dove Cottage, Grasmere
Visitors can take guided tours of the home and garden of William Wordsworth, who lived here from 1799 to 1808.
Attraction type: Historic home
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Easedale Tarn, Grasmere
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#3 of 7 attractions in Grasmere
Attraction type: Lake
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- Feb 24, 2008 "A lovely walk"
Lake Derwent, Keswick
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#3 of 11 attractions in Keswick
Attraction type: Lake
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- Feb 10, 2008 "Peace & Tranquility"
Brockhole Visitor Centre, Windermere
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#2 of 5 attractions in Windermere
Attraction type: Garden; Tourist/visitor center; Town center/square/plaza
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- Feb 2, 2008 "1st stop"
Rydal Mount & Gardens, Rydal
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#1 of 1 attractions in Rydal
The former home of one of England's best-loved poets, William Wordsworth, who lived here from 1813 until his death in 1850.
Attraction type: Historic home; Garden
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- Jul 14, 2003 "Outstanding"
Honister Slate Mine, Keswick
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#4 of 11 attractions in Keswick
Attraction type: Mine
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- Jul 2, 2008 "Pretty Cool!"
Windermere Steamboat Museum, Windermere
A unique and historic collection of steam and motor boats.
Attraction type: Transportation museum; Museum; Group tour/boat
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The Bowder Stone, Keswick
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#5 of 11 attractions in Keswick
Attraction type: Geological formation; Landmark/point of interest
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- May 27, 2008 "An enjoyable trip"
- May 2, 2008 "too many people"
Hill Top, Ambleside
Located in England's historic Lake District, this working farm owned by Beatrix Potter was the setting for her delightful and popular series of animal tales.
Attraction type: Historic home
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Lakeland Ltd., Windermere
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#4 of 5 attractions in Windermere
Attraction type: Department store
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- Jul 22, 2008 "Decent size kitchenware shop, interesting"
- Jul 18, 2008 "Nice little mooch"
- Jan 6, 2007 "Great for an Hour!"
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