Partners

England's Lake Country brings together some of the best attractions, hotels and transport providers.

Windermere Lake Cruises

Steamers and Launches sail throughout the year from Ambleside, Bowness and Lakeside with connections for the Lake District Visitor Centre (Brockhole), The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, the Aquarium of the Lakes and the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Railway.

Tel: +44 (0)15394 43360 www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk
e-mail: mail@windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

English Lakes Hotels

A family of five distinctive hotels with superb locations. Whether in the heart of rural Lakeland, the edge of an historic City or the shores of England's largest lake. Low Wood (shown left) is the ideal place for your short break, special occasion or family holiday - with magical appeal at any time of the year.

Unique activities for groups at English Lakes Hotels:-
1) Windermere Lake Cruises can pick up groups of our hotel guests at private jetties at our three lakeshore hotels by arrangement.
2) Our Events team based at Low Wood Hotel can arrange activities at any of our hotel's grounds or on the lake itself with a range of facilities.

Tel: +44 (0)15394 33773 www.elh.co.uk
e-mail: info@elhmail.co.uk

Holker Hall

Cumbria's best-loved stately home, award winning 25 acre gardens, adventure playground, Courtyard Cafe and a wonderful Gift Shop, with many items hand-selected by Lady Cavendish. The Lakeland Motor Museum at Holker, celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2003, features the outstanding Donald Campbell exhibition as well as the most extensive collection of automobile and motoring memorabilia. Free parking all surrounded by 125 acre deer park with grounds to explore. Many special events including the Annual Holker Garden Festival and Theatre in the Grounds.

Tel: +44 (0)15395 58328 www.holker-hall.co.uk
e-mail: publicopening@holker.co.uk

World of Beatrix Potter™

In an indoor re-creation of the Lakeland countryside, complete with sights, sounds and even smells, discover Peter Rabbit™ eating radishes in Mr. McGregor's garden; see Jemima Puddle-duck™ amongst the foxgloves; and Mrs. Tiggy-winkle™, the washerwoman, bustling about in her kitchen kitchen - the Lakeland tales of Beatrix Potter brought lovingly to life. Learn more about Beatrix Potter in the 'Mrs Heelis' presentation. Also Tailor of Gloucester Tea Room and Peter Rabbit shop. Open all year round.

Unique activities for groups at The World of Beatrix Potter™:
1) Private Evening or Early Morning Visits to the Attraction
2) Cream Tea in the Peter Rabbit Tea Garden - can also include the following during the meal...

• a visit by Peter Rabbit
• an Audience with Beatrix Potter
• demonstrations of English Flower Arranging or Baking

Tel: +44 (0) 15394 88444 www.hop-skip-jump.com
e-mail: office@hop-skip-jump.com

Levens Hall & Gardens

The Hall is a magnificent Elizabethan mansion built around a 13th century pele tower. It is the family home of the Bagots and contains a collection of Jacobean furniture, fine paintings, the earliest English patchwork (c.1708) and many beautiful objects. The world famous award winning gardens were laid out from 1694. The Topiary, beech hedges and colourful seasonal bedding create a stunning visual impact. 'One of the world's Great Gardens' - Sunday Times.

Unique activities for groups at Levens Hall:-
1) Garden tours with the Head Gardener during Mondays to Thursdays and on selected pre-arranged evenings.
2) Exclusive House tours prior to opening times, including coffee with Mr or Mrs Bagot, by prior arrangement.

Tel: +44 (0)15395 60321 www.levenshall.co.uk
e-mail: houseopening@levenshall.co.uk

Wordsworth's Lake District

Unique activities for groups at Rydal Mount and Dove Cottage:

1) Exclusive evening tours including Poetry Recitals - wine & Gingerbread
2) Guided Garden Tours with special Poetry Reading
3) Exclusive Dinners in Wordsworth's own Dining room
4) Guided Rydal Mount, garden & village walk with full cream tea
5) Enjoy an exclusive game of Croquet + wine & gingerbread - weather permitting.
6)Special interest tours at Dove Cottage that include the unique chance to look 'behind the scenes' at our conservation work, have poetry reading in the Jerwood Centre rotunda or choose a talk on a theme such as the Romantics, the Art of Collecting, Women Writers or William Wordsworth?

Unique activities for groups at Dove Cottage:

Groups with a special interest are always welcome at Dove Cottage - during the day, or in the evening. For special occasions, Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum can be booked for a private reception from 6pm to 8pm. The Head Custodian will provide an exclusive guided tour of the cottage, and the Trust's Director or Curator (subject to availability) will give a special introductory talk in the Wordsworth Museum. Drinks will be served. Why not offer your group the unique chance to look 'behind the scenes' at our conservation work, or to receive an exclusive poetry reading in the Jerwood Centre rotunda? Contact the group bookings officer for more detail.

Mountain Goat

Specialists in 'Off the Beaten Track' Minicoach Touring. Full and half day tours. Full commentary, panoramic windows, PA system and friendly Driver/Guide. Can be combined with accommodation at Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel. A luxury 3 star Hotel overlooking Lake Windermere.

Tel: +44 (0) 15394 45161 www.mountain-goat.com
e-mail: enquiries@mountain-goat.com

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Cumbria Tourism, Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal LA8 9PL
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