Leah’s guidebook

Leah
Leah’s guidebook

Sightseeing

If you like a tipple or two, I can highly recommend a visit to the Lakes Distillery. They offer a wide range of ‘The Lakes’ whiskies, gins and vodka, as well as hosting interactive tours of the distillery.
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The Lakes Distillery
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If you like a tipple or two, I can highly recommend a visit to the Lakes Distillery. They offer a wide range of ‘The Lakes’ whiskies, gins and vodka, as well as hosting interactive tours of the distillery.
With hundreds of animals and a breath-taking setting, a visit to the nearby Lake District Wildlife Park is one experience you cannot afford to miss.
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Het Lake District Wildlife Park
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With hundreds of animals and a breath-taking setting, a visit to the nearby Lake District Wildlife Park is one experience you cannot afford to miss.
Jennings have been brewing traditional beers for nearly 200 years and still use the same traditional methods that were used in 1828. You can visit the shop or join a brewery tour.
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Jennings Brewery Shop and Tour
Brewery Lane
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Jennings have been brewing traditional beers for nearly 200 years and still use the same traditional methods that were used in 1828. You can visit the shop or join a brewery tour.
The birthplace and childhood home of romantic poet William and his sister Dorothy is a must if you love Wordsworth. A very informative and interactive museum and garden.
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Wordsworth House and Garden
Main Street
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The birthplace and childhood home of romantic poet William and his sister Dorothy is a must if you love Wordsworth. A very informative and interactive museum and garden.
If you fancy something that’s a bit unusual, get in touch with Alpacaly Ever After, here you can Meet & Greet the Alpacas, book onto one of the popular Alpaca walks or an adventurous Llama trek.
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Alpacaly Ever After (Meet The Alpacas at the Lakes Distillery)
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If you fancy something that’s a bit unusual, get in touch with Alpacaly Ever After, here you can Meet & Greet the Alpacas, book onto one of the popular Alpaca walks or an adventurous Llama trek.
There’s something to suit everyone at Whinlatter, from forest walks and cycling tracks, to treetop adventures, a visitor centre and café, with children's playground and wildlife trail.
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Whinlatter Forest Park
Whinlatter Pass
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There’s something to suit everyone at Whinlatter, from forest walks and cycling tracks, to treetop adventures, a visitor centre and café, with children's playground and wildlife trail.
Not only is this the last working slate mine in England, it’s also the highest Mountain Adventure in the Lake District. From award winning Mine Tours to Via Ferrata Xtreme. www.honister.com
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Honister Slate Mine
Honister Pass
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Not only is this the last working slate mine in England, it’s also the highest Mountain Adventure in the Lake District. From award winning Mine Tours to Via Ferrata Xtreme. www.honister.com

Food scene

If you are like me and food plays a big part in your holiday, check out Veeva for their full English breakfast, it ticks all the boxes. They also serve great coffee, lunch and a selection of homemade cakes and scones.
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VeeVa! Cockermouth
49 Station Rd
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If you are like me and food plays a big part in your holiday, check out Veeva for their full English breakfast, it ticks all the boxes. They also serve great coffee, lunch and a selection of homemade cakes and scones.
I can honestly say that I have never had a bad meal at the Royal Yew, from the warm welcome, to the cute setting and tempting menu you won’t be disappointed.
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The Royal Yew Inn
Cross Keys Cottages
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I can honestly say that I have never had a bad meal at the Royal Yew, from the warm welcome, to the cute setting and tempting menu you won’t be disappointed.
Another favourite of mine is the Belle Vue at Papcastle, if you fancied a little walk then you can follow the river from Broughton all the way to Papcastle.
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The Belle Vue, Papcastle
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Another favourite of mine is the Belle Vue at Papcastle, if you fancied a little walk then you can follow the river from Broughton all the way to Papcastle.
Kirkstile Inn is a great place to stop for a drink/bite to eat after a walk around Loweswater, Crummock or Buttermere. I would highly recommend that you book first as it’s a popular place for both locals and visitors.
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Kirkstile Inn
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Kirkstile Inn is a great place to stop for a drink/bite to eat after a walk around Loweswater, Crummock or Buttermere. I would highly recommend that you book first as it’s a popular place for both locals and visitors.
If you are celebrating something special or love your fine dining, The Cottage in the Wood is a must. This Michelin Star restaurant is located in Whinlatter Forest near Keswick. It’s cute but classy and the food is superb.
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The Cottage In The Wood
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If you are celebrating something special or love your fine dining, The Cottage in the Wood is a must. This Michelin Star restaurant is located in Whinlatter Forest near Keswick. It’s cute but classy and the food is superb.
If you have little ones with you, Wellington Farm is the ideal lunch stop with an outside play area and an abundance of wildlife. The café serves a wide variety of homemade meals, cakes, and a delicious afternoon tea, plus you really have to try their famous Wellington Jersey Ice Cream, it’s so creamy.
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Wellington Farm Cockermouth
Lamplugh Road
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If you have little ones with you, Wellington Farm is the ideal lunch stop with an outside play area and an abundance of wildlife. The café serves a wide variety of homemade meals, cakes, and a delicious afternoon tea, plus you really have to try their famous Wellington Jersey Ice Cream, it’s so creamy.
They literally serve the best Pina Colada in town, old school I know buy I love them. If it’s not to your taste, they have a huge cocktail list to choose from and a great food menu.
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Frederick's
43 Station St
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They literally serve the best Pina Colada in town, old school I know buy I love them. If it’s not to your taste, they have a huge cocktail list to choose from and a great food menu.