Close Attractions - Aynsome Manor Hotel, Cartmel


A 12th Century priory with guided tours in Summer
Large gardens, park land, courtyard cafe, food hall and gift shop.
Famous for its topiary garden
Home of John Ruskin, poet, artist and critic
Beatrix Potter's Lake District home in Sawrey
Residence of William Wordsworth
An art gallery & museum of Lakeland Life in Kendal
Well known for its fine Elizabethan furniture
The official Lake District visitors centre by Lake Windermere
Gentle cruises along the full length of Lake Windermere
Discover the secret life of Lakeland's aquatic wonders
Forest sculpture, waymarked walking and cycling trails, play area, visitor centre
Lovingly restored steam locomotives haul comfortable coaches through the contrasting Lake and river scenery of the beautiful Leven Valley
Lakeland Motor Museum at Backbarrow a unique collection of some 30,000 exhibits.