The Wordsworth Trust was founded in 1891, to secure Dove Cottage ’for eternal possessions of all those who loved English poetry all over the world’....

This woodland garden was created by the late Cubby Acland, a regional agent for the National Trust until 1973. It covers approximately 8 acres and...

Claife Heights is an area of woodland owned by the National Trust, on the western shores of Windermere. It is a great spot for walking,...

Moss Eccles Tarn is just a short walk from Near Sawrey. It was here that Beatrix Potter spent many an hour fishing - from...

Wise Een Tarn is situated approximately midway between Near Sawrey and High Wray, in the National Trust’s Claife Heights region. This tranquil spot is easily...

Colwith Force is, quite simply, a stunning waterfall, and forms part of the Colwith Circle walk. This is a very nice gentle walk and not...

Set in the magnificent Vale of Esthwaite in the heart of the English Lake District, Hawkshead is a truly historic and wonderfully picturesque village characterised...

Set beneath the impressive shadow of The Old Man of Coniston and alongside Lake Coniston, Coniston is one of the most well known of all...

Rydal is a tiny hamlet between Grasmere and Ambleside in the beautiful Rothay Valley, and was home to William Wordsworth for 37 years. Within the...

Bridge House was built in the 16th Century in what was then an apple orchard, and constructed originally as a summer house and apple store...

See over 2000 years of local Lake District history at Ambleside’s Armitt Museum and Library. From the Romans to Beatrix Potter along with Ruskin, Wordsworth...

Rydal Mount was the home of Wordsworth for 37 years where he wrote and revised many of his poems including the world famous Daffodils and...

The Hawkshead Grammar School is one of the oldest in the area and this integral museum is a fascinating visitor attraction for all those interested...

Brockhole is an Edwardian house beautifully situated on the shores of Windermere; enjoy extensive landscaped gardens, lake cruises, adventure playground, guided walks and activities. There...

Townend is owned by the National Trust and is a fine example of Lake District vernacular architecture. It is a solid stone and slate...

Grizedale Forest has much to offer all ages and abilities: waymarked walking and cycling trails, orienteering courses, play area, café, bike hire, shop and visitor...

Brantwood was the home of John Ruskin from 1872 until his death in 1900 and is regarded as one of the most beautifully situated houses...

Solar-electric launches providing a low-pollution alternative for the discerning visitor. We serve 7 jetties around the lake offering a great service to walkers, cyclists, those...

A unique and historic collection of steam and motor boats as well as a ‘Swallows and Amazons’ exhibition and a ‘Motor Boats – You Can...

Orrest Head is a viewpoint made popular by the poet William Wordsworth. It was also popular with Victorian day-trippers from the industrial towns of...