| Aquarium of the
Lakes: |
The UK's leading
freshwater aquarium at Lakeside near Newby Bridge can
be reached by car following a drive around the lake,
or by cruising down Lake Windermere on one of the Lakeland
Cruisers. |
| Armitt Museum: |
Visitors can see
the lives and works of the artists, writers and pioneers
who have made Ambleside such an exciting place to be. |
| Beatrix Potter: |
The World of Beatrix
Potter Attraction at the Old Laundry in Bowness on Windermere
is open all year and a magical day out for all the family,
young and old - just 10 minutes drive from Rothay House. |
| Brockhole Visitor
Centre: |
Situated on the
A591 between Windermere and Ambleside just 5 minutes
drive from Rothay House. The centre, which is on the
shores of Lake Windermer is open daily during the spring,
summer and autumn but closed part of the winter, however,
the grounds and gardens are open all year. |
| Dove Cottage: |
Visit the home of the poet
William Wordsworth and the Wordsworth Museum, which
are situated just south of Grasmere Village on the A591 |
| Hayes Garden World: |
A short drive
from Rothay House finds you at one of Britiain's finest
garden centres and a must during any visit to Cumbria.
Enjoy the plants and gifts on display or partake in
tea or coffee in the cafe. |
| Kirkstone Galleries: |
The Kirkstone Gallery and
Chester's Coffee Shop situated on the banks of the River
Brathay at Skelwith Bridge near Ambleside makes an ideal
venue whatever the weather. |
| Rheged: |
The Upland Kingdom Discovery
Centre named after Cumbria's Celtic Kingdom and just
a ½ hour drive from Rothay House - enjoy the
countryside during your drive through the northern Lake
District. |
| Rhydal Mount & Gardens: |
Visit William
Wordsworth's home from 1813 until his death in 1850
and view family portraits, presonal possessions and
extensive gardens that were landscaped by the poet. |
| South Lakes Wild
Animal Park: |
This open conservation
zoo and Europe's top Tiger Conservation Centre at Dalton
in South Cumbria is situated on the A590. Open all year
and well known for the freedom the animals enjoy. |
| Windermere Lake
Cruises: |
Based at Waterhead
just a 10 minute walk from Rothay House. A cruise on
Lake Windermere (England's largest lake) is the perfect
way to enjoy the ever changing panorama and outstanding
scenery. |
| Windermere Lake Steamboat
Museum: |
An amazing collection
of Lake Windermere's nautical heritage. |
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| Take a 'Lakes
Supertour' or 'Mountain Goat Mini Coach Tour' and see
areas of outstanding beauty around Ambleside and the
surrounding villages. |
