Holker Hall & Gardens

Magnificent stately home and beautiful gardens, open 14th March - 29th October 2010 (grounds and retails outlets open Jan - Dec). Courtyard cafe, two dining areas that can be hired for special events, food hall and gift shop.

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Places to visit in the Lake District

Nearby Attractions

Holker Hall & Gardens
Stately home with lovely gardens and grounds and a cafe, Cark-in-Cartmel.

Brantwood
Historic House & Gardens (home of John Ruskin). Shop & Café with terrace.
East side of Coniston Water

Hilltop
The famous home of Beatrix Potter. Near Sawrey, Hawkshead

Lakeland Miniature Village
Hand-crafted miniature buildings made from Lakeland slate including replicas of famous buildings. Flookburgh, near Cartmel

Lakeland Motor Museum
In addition to vintage and classic motors, the museum now features of faithfully recreated period shop fronts and also has a themed gift shop. It is now located at its new site in Backbarrow, on the main A590.

South Lakes Wild Animal Park
The Lake District's only zoological park and a leading conservation zoo, with rare tigers, daily conservation talks and Australian Bush area. Check out these great photos on visitcumbria.com.

Muncaster Castle & Gardens
Historic haunted castle in North Western Lake District, with lovely gardens, woodland walks and World Owl Centre, home to the World Owl Trust.

Lakes Aquarium
Award-winning visitor attraction in quayside location, Lake Windermere. Also worth a visit, the English Lakes page for some nice photos.

Laurel & Hardy Museum
Recently relocated to new site by the Roxy Cinema in Ulverston.

World of Beatrix Potter
Meet the characters of Beatrix Potter in this lifelike recreation complete with sounds and smells.

Ducky's Park Farm
Farm-themed attraction, train rides, go carting, shop and cafe. Flookburgh, near Grange-over-Sands.