Attractions
Attractions in and around the Lake District
The Armitt Museum - Ambleside
Explore the history of Ambleside in this unique museum setting. Whilst enjoying our rich Lakeland heritage ...Listen to controversial John Ruskin. Watch a lantern slide show. Take an interactive 'birds-eye' view of the Lakeland landscape through the magic of photographer Herbert Bell. Learn about Oscar Gnospelius the early seaplane pioneer. Admire the treasury of Beatrix Potter's original natural history watercolours never before displayed or browse the signifcant collection of local artwork by the influential 20th century artist Kurt Schwitters.
Armitt Museum website
The Armitt Gallery, Museum & Library
Rydal Road
Ambleside
Cumbria
Tel: 015394 31212
Email: info@armitt.com
Web: www.armitt.com
Attractions in the Lancaster and Morecambe bay area
South of the Lake District lies the historic city of Lancaster and the dramatic sea scape of the bay at Morecambe. Explore some of the sights and attractions in this beautiful area of England from the list of carefully selected venues on our Lancaster and Morecambe attractions page.
World of Beatrix Potter
Re-creations of the world famous stories of Beatrix Potter.
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Lake Cruises
A fleet of steamers and launches sailing daily, all year.
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Holker Hall
Award winning hall and gardens and Lakeland Motor Museum.
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Blackwell House
Arts and Crafts house of international importance.
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Dove Cottage
William Wordsworth's home from 1799-1808.
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Levens Hall
Levens Hall and world famous topiary gardens.
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Ullswater Steamers
Award winning Lake District attraction on England's most beautiful lake.
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Hill Top
Beatrix Potter's 17th century lakeland home.
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Rydal Mount
Enjoy William Wordsworth's 18th century home and gardens.
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Lakes Aquarium
Popular lake district attraction exploring the lakes of the world.
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Armitt Museum
Explore the history of Ambleside in this unique museum setting.
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