Guidebook for Cumbria
Food Scene
Morrels Restaurant Luxury Apartments
34 Lake RdFabulous food.
Very highly recommended. Really nice place, but book in advance or you will be disappointed!
Inn on the Square
Very highly recommended. Really nice place, but book in advance or you will be disappointed!
The Pheasant Inn
Crosthwaite RoadJust a 5 minute stroll up the road, good pub food.
Another just 5 minutes walk up the road from the house, i hear the coffee is good too.
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The Filling Station Cafe
Crosthwaite RoadAnother just 5 minutes walk up the road from the house, i hear the coffee is good too.
Highly recommended. Is also a cafe, gift shop, wine cellar and a restaurant. Have lots of different events and wine tastings.
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Cockermouth Sweetie Shop
11 South StHighly recommended. Is also a cafe, gift shop, wine cellar and a restaurant. Have lots of different events and wine tastings.
Amazing cakes and pastries, have a coffee and a snack outside if the sun is shining.
Bryson's of Keswick
42 Main StAmazing cakes and pastries, have a coffee and a snack outside if the sun is shining.
This unofficial title dates back to Victorian years when a landlady of the Inn found her ducks lying stretched out in the road and concluded that they were dead.
Thriftily she began to pluck and prepare them for dinner. The ducks however, were "quick" and not dead. Down in the cellar a barrel had slipped its hoops and beer had gradually drained from the floor into the duck's customary feeding ditch. Thereupon the ducks made all too good use of their unexpected opportunity, with the result that when they came to they found themselves plucked and halfway to the oven.
Reported to be one of the best pub/food places in Cumbria
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The Drunken Duck Inn & Restaurant
This unofficial title dates back to Victorian years when a landlady of the Inn found her ducks lying stretched out in the road and concluded that they were dead.
Thriftily she began to pluck and prepare them for dinner. The ducks however, were "quick" and not dead. Down in the cellar a barrel had slipped its hoops and beer had gradually drained from the floor into the duck's customary feeding ditch. Thereupon the ducks made all too good use of their unexpected opportunity, with the result that when they came to they found themselves plucked and halfway to the oven.
Reported to be one of the best pub/food places in Cumbria
Drinks & Nightlife
Skiddaw Hotel
31 Main StNice friendly atmosphere, food too.
Cafe Bar 26
26 Lake RdGood for Tapas and wine.
For those of you who like to enjoy a late night out. This nightclub is on the main street 5 mins walk from the house.
The Loft Nightclub
Main StreetFor those of you who like to enjoy a late night out. This nightclub is on the main street 5 mins walk from the house.
The Chief Justice of the Common Pleas (JD Wetherspoon)
2 Bank StOpen all day for food and drinks!
Pub with good food and really nice views 4 minutes by car 15-20 on foot at the most.
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The Farmers Arms
Pub with good food and really nice views 4 minutes by car 15-20 on foot at the most.
One needs a big appetite when eating in this pub. The meals are very generous and are very tasty, one does not want to leave a scrap but it is almost impossible not too. Their own brewed beer, Bitter End Ale is very tasty too, nice and smooth. A very friendly warm welcoming pub. They also have their own mini brewery on site, worth a look.
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The Bitter End
15 KirkgateOne needs a big appetite when eating in this pub. The meals are very generous and are very tasty, one does not want to leave a scrap but it is almost impossible not too. Their own brewed beer, Bitter End Ale is very tasty too, nice and smooth. A very friendly warm welcoming pub. They also have their own mini brewery on site, worth a look.
Sightseeing
Derwentwater
Stunning views! and good walks.
Similar to Stonehenge, but smaller, worth a look though.
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Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castle LaneSimilar to Stonehenge, but smaller, worth a look though.
How did that get there!!!! Be prepared to climb stairs, very interesting though.
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Bowder Stone
How did that get there!!!! Be prepared to climb stairs, very interesting though.
What a view, no more information because it would spoil the surprise!!!
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Verwachtingsvol Uitzicht
What a view, no more information because it would spoil the surprise!!!
Keswick station
Enjoy a trip around the lake on Keswick Launch, lovely views.
Nice pub, trip on the lake in a steamer, excellent views.
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Ullswater Stoomschepen
Grisedale BridgeNice pub, trip on the lake in a steamer, excellent views.
Honister Slate Mine
Honister Passlovely drive over honister pass
Situated close to Temple Sowerby this water mill dates back to 1597, and the famous walled garden is known for its colourful spring blooms, including daffodils and wood anemones and a sunken garden. Also a world famous collection of herbs.
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Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill
Situated close to Temple Sowerby this water mill dates back to 1597, and the famous walled garden is known for its colourful spring blooms, including daffodils and wood anemones and a sunken garden. Also a world famous collection of herbs.
Muncaster Castle, situated at Ravenglass, with Scafell Pike in the background, England´s tallest peak, has over 75 acres of woodland gardens. If you are spending a day at Muncaster, head out on the wild walk and enjoy a recreation of the Himalayan foothills. The Owl Centre and the Meadow Vole Maze are also well worth a visit.
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Muncaster Castle
Muncaster Castle, situated at Ravenglass, with Scafell Pike in the background, England´s tallest peak, has over 75 acres of woodland gardens. If you are spending a day at Muncaster, head out on the wild walk and enjoy a recreation of the Himalayan foothills. The Owl Centre and the Meadow Vole Maze are also well worth a visit.
With over 30 naturally-themed habitats the Aquarium of the Lakes brings the natural history of the Lake District vividly to life. Enjoy close encounters with hundreds of amazing creatures including trout, eels, pike, perch, giant crabs, rays and many more.
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Lakes Aquarium
With over 30 naturally-themed habitats the Aquarium of the Lakes brings the natural history of the Lake District vividly to life. Enjoy close encounters with hundreds of amazing creatures including trout, eels, pike, perch, giant crabs, rays and many more.
Ashness Bridge is perhaps the most photographed packhorse bridge in the Lake District due to its location and stunning views. This extremely popular viewpoint looks out over Derwent Water with spectacular views over Bassenthwaite Lake and the River Derwent.
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Ashness Bridge
Ashness Bridge is perhaps the most photographed packhorse bridge in the Lake District due to its location and stunning views. This extremely popular viewpoint looks out over Derwent Water with spectacular views over Bassenthwaite Lake and the River Derwent.
The Crashing Wave display is one no one will forget. Intermittently, a wave crashes down onto the rocks of the display. This provides an ideal home for species such as Sea-Bass who love to be amongst the choppy waves. These waves also pull oxygen into the water allowing the fish to keep happy & healthy. This display is also home to Turbot who subtly blend into the bed of the tank and large lobsters that burrow away in corners and between rocks! The Shark & Ray Pool is a great display of native shark & skate species as well as Wrasse, Turbot, Plaice & even a couple of Conger Eels hiding within the rocks! The Rays are very sociable and will often come up to the surface to get some attention.
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Lake District Coast Aquarium
South QuayThe Crashing Wave display is one no one will forget. Intermittently, a wave crashes down onto the rocks of the display. This provides an ideal home for species such as Sea-Bass who love to be amongst the choppy waves. These waves also pull oxygen into the water allowing the fish to keep happy & healthy. This display is also home to Turbot who subtly blend into the bed of the tank and large lobsters that burrow away in corners and between rocks! The Shark & Ray Pool is a great display of native shark & skate species as well as Wrasse, Turbot, Plaice & even a couple of Conger Eels hiding within the rocks! The Rays are very sociable and will often come up to the surface to get some attention.
Arts & Culture
Keswick
Keswick has a culture and history all of its own.
This has got to be one of the best historical places to go. Spend a bit of time looking around so you don't miss anything. Fascinating piece of history, great clock worth a wait for it to chime shall we say! You also get a shot of Rum on the way out. Well worth a visit
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The Rum Story
27 Lowther StThis has got to be one of the best historical places to go. Spend a bit of time looking around so you don't miss anything. Fascinating piece of history, great clock worth a wait for it to chime shall we say! You also get a shot of Rum on the way out. Well worth a visit
Llama Karma kafe
Have a coffee and watch the Llamas!
Part of the history of Cumbria, if you fancy that kind of thing.
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The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Crag BrowPart of the history of Cumbria, if you fancy that kind of thing.
Lots to see and do in here, great souvenirs, less than 5 minutes from the house on the way into town.
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Derwent Potloodmuseum
Lots to see and do in here, great souvenirs, less than 5 minutes from the house on the way into town.
Jennings Brewery was founded in the village of Lorton (situated between Keswick and Cockermouth) in 1828 by John Jennings (1783 – 1876), son of William Jennings (1751 – 1848) who was a Malster by trade.
Some oral traditions claim the original brewery in Lorton was either at Scales or High Swinside. Certainly John Jennings (Snr.) lived and farmed at Scales. He also bought High Swinside in 1845, but more probably the brewery first operated in buildings near to the present Lorton Village Hall which was originally built as a malthouse
John's son, John Jennings Junior (1813 – 1889) was certainly involved in his father's business, but by 1851 John Junior's business was described in the census as
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Jennings Brewery Shop and Tour
Brewery LaneJennings Brewery was founded in the village of Lorton (situated between Keswick and Cockermouth) in 1828 by John Jennings (1783 – 1876), son of William Jennings (1751 – 1848) who was a Malster by trade.
Some oral traditions claim the original brewery in Lorton was either at Scales or High Swinside. Certainly John Jennings (Snr.) lived and farmed at Scales. He also bought High Swinside in 1845, but more probably the brewery first operated in buildings near to the present Lorton Village Hall which was originally built as a malthouse
John's son, John Jennings Junior (1813 – 1889) was certainly involved in his father's business, but by 1851 John Junior's business was described in the census as
Paul Currie, the original founder of the Lakes Distillery, is a man with whisky in his blood. So it is hardly surprising that he might dream about it.
This is the story of a dream come true (not that it was an easy task!). Our vision is to create one of the leading malt spirits in the world, alongside offering one of the most unique visitor experiences in the Lake District. From a Victorian cattle farm to a world-class production facility of quality spirits, the creation of this unique venue was truly a labour of love.
Every detail has been carefully constructed to support the dream - from the restoration of the buildings through to the technology and hardware used to create the spirits.
Lakes Distillery station
Paul Currie, the original founder of the Lakes Distillery, is a man with whisky in his blood. So it is hardly surprising that he might dream about it.
This is the story of a dream come true (not that it was an easy task!). Our vision is to create one of the leading malt spirits in the world, alongside offering one of the most unique visitor experiences in the Lake District. From a Victorian cattle farm to a world-class production facility of quality spirits, the creation of this unique venue was truly a labour of love.
Every detail has been carefully constructed to support the dream - from the restoration of the buildings through to the technology and hardware used to create the spirits.
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery is Carlisle's finest visitor attraction, and houses considerable collections of fine and decorative art, human history and natural sciences. It also boasts a wide range of exhibitions and events, brought together in one impressive museum and art gallery.
Being the premier attraction in the North West means that Tullie House is recognised for its first class customer service, and for exciting, varied events and exhibitions programmes.
A fusion of old and new awaits you, from the beautiful Old Tullie House, a classical Grade One Listed Jacobean building to the Border Galleries, full of exciting exhibits and interactive displays.
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Tullie House Museum en Kunstgalerie
Castle StreetTullie House Museum and Art Gallery is Carlisle's finest visitor attraction, and houses considerable collections of fine and decorative art, human history and natural sciences. It also boasts a wide range of exhibitions and events, brought together in one impressive museum and art gallery.
Being the premier attraction in the North West means that Tullie House is recognised for its first class customer service, and for exciting, varied events and exhibitions programmes.
A fusion of old and new awaits you, from the beautiful Old Tullie House, a classical Grade One Listed Jacobean building to the Border Galleries, full of exciting exhibits and interactive displays.
Shopping
The Red Gecko
13 St John's StUnusual arts and crafts and gifts, worth a look.
Market Square
Fabulous market Thursdays and Saturdays.
Treeby & Bolton Gallery & Shop
12 Lake RdVery nice unusual pieces of collectables and a cafe on site too.
If you have a sweet tooth, you will never get out of here! Really novel gifts to take home. Fantastic selection of hand made chocolates. Don't miss this one.
Friars
6-8 Main StIf you have a sweet tooth, you will never get out of here! Really novel gifts to take home. Fantastic selection of hand made chocolates. Don't miss this one.
Some amazing cheeses and accompaniments, have a good look round here, it's in Pack-horse Court off the main Street near the chocolate shop.
The Cheese Delicatessen at Fond Ewe
9 Pack Horse CtSome amazing cheeses and accompaniments, have a good look round here, it's in Pack-horse Court off the main Street near the chocolate shop.
Essentials
All your every day essentials here. pay and display car park.
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Booths, Keswick
Tithebarn StreetAll your every day essentials here. pay and display car park.
Lakes and Dales Co-operative
Main StreetPay and display car park.
Entertainment & Activities
Just one of the many places to go and see in and around Keswick.
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Theatre by the Lake
Lake RoadJust one of the many places to go and see in and around Keswick.
Massive range of games to look at and try, all sorts of puzzles for all ages.
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De Verwarrende Plek
Massive range of games to look at and try, all sorts of puzzles for all ages.
Zeffirellis
2 Compston RdAlso has a Restaurant, very unusual.
A bit of fun and good exercise for those not wanting to tackle the real thing.
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Keswick Climbing Wall
A bit of fun and good exercise for those not wanting to tackle the real thing.
Hope Park
30A Lake RdGood mini golf and cafe on the way to the lake and cinema.
Take a ride on La'al Ratty, stunning views and a cafe too.
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Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Co.Ltd
Main StreetTake a ride on La'al Ratty, stunning views and a cafe too.
Rheged
Lots of different thing going on at Rheged all year round, 20 minutes drive from house A66 Eastbound. Also a filling station.
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Rheged Discovery Centre station
Lots of different thing going on at Rheged all year round, 20 minutes drive from house A66 Eastbound. Also a filling station.