Helen's Guidebook

Helen
Helen's Guidebook

Days out

A short drive from the Nook, and a lovely day out; Cafe Bike hire Swim in the lake Hire a boat check out their website for more details https://www.conistonboatingcentre.co.uk/
70 locals recommend
Coniston Water
70 locals recommend
A short drive from the Nook, and a lovely day out; Cafe Bike hire Swim in the lake Hire a boat check out their website for more details https://www.conistonboatingcentre.co.uk/
A lovely day out - Check their website for special events and more info https://ravenglass-railway.co.uk/
108 locals recommend
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Co.Ltd
Main Street
108 locals recommend
A lovely day out - Check their website for special events and more info https://ravenglass-railway.co.uk/
121 locals recommend
Muncaster Castle
121 locals recommend
one of my favourite beaches
Car Park - Silecroft Beach
1 Shore Meadow
one of my favourite beaches
7 locals recommend
Haverigg Beach
Sea View
7 locals recommend
If you're bringing children we love this one, make your own chocolate! - fit it into your day out in hawkshead book online via the chocolate factory website
The Chocolate Factory
Main Street
If you're bringing children we love this one, make your own chocolate! - fit it into your day out in hawkshead book online via the chocolate factory website
150 locals recommend
Windermere
The Promenade
150 locals recommend
97 locals recommend
Grasmere
97 locals recommend
145 locals recommend
Ambleside
145 locals recommend
69 locals recommend
Lakes Aquarium
69 locals recommend
69 locals recommend
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
69 locals recommend
85 locals recommend
South Lakes Safari Zoo
Melton Terrace
85 locals recommend
30 locals recommend
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
30 locals recommend
animals, crazy golf, soft play, food and so much more!
31 locals recommend
Greenlands Farm Village
31 locals recommend
animals, crazy golf, soft play, food and so much more!
Especially amazing at Christmas 🎄
6 locals recommend
Hayes Garden World
Lake Road
6 locals recommend
Especially amazing at Christmas 🎄
Great for hot days, just a few minutes drive can take you to some great wild swimming spots along the river duddon
River Duddon
Great for hot days, just a few minutes drive can take you to some great wild swimming spots along the river duddon
85 locals recommend
Grizedale Forest
85 locals recommend
A lovely walk - we often head up here after our ice creams from the Cumbrian cow!
35 locals recommend
Gummer's How
35 locals recommend
A lovely walk - we often head up here after our ice creams from the Cumbrian cow!
75 locals recommend
The Lakes Distillery
75 locals recommend

Food Scene

This is the little market town closest to us. Great for pubs and food - we recommend the Kings Head! parking in Broughton is free - or a 10 minute stroll (there is no footpath so please be careful!)
33 locals recommend
Broughton-in-Furness
33 locals recommend
This is the little market town closest to us. Great for pubs and food - we recommend the Kings Head! parking in Broughton is free - or a 10 minute stroll (there is no footpath so please be careful!)
don't forget to visit the cumbrian cow if you have a day out in ulverston!
9 locals recommend
Cumbrian Cow Ice Cream
Mountbarrow Road
9 locals recommend
don't forget to visit the cumbrian cow if you have a day out in ulverston!
Dog friendly 💕
Charnley's Home and Garden
Crooklands Terrace
Dog friendly 💕