Historic Sites in The Scar

We've collected top 10 mentioned historic sites in The Scar from other articles such as Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do, Fodor's Choice, Lonely Planet Top Choices.

Historic Sites in The Scar

National Trust - Wordsworth House and Garden
National Trust - Wordsworth House and Garden
4.5 (468 ratings)4.5 (423 ratings)
Historic former home of Wordsworth, featuring period details, tours & educational programs.
Main St, Cockermouth, CA13 9RX, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsEducational sitesHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Cumbria & the Lakes
"The poet William Wordsworth was born on 7 April 1770 at this handsome Georgian house at the end of Main St. Built around 1745, the house has been meticulously restored based on accounts from the Wordsworth archive: the kitchen, drawing room, study and bedrooms all look much as they would have to a young William. Costumed guides wander around the house for added period authenticity. Outside, the walled kitchen garden was mentioned in Wordsworth's autobiographical epic The Prelude."
Rydal Mount & Gardens
Rydal Mount & Gardens
4.5 (447 ratings)4.5 (242 ratings)
Wordsworth's rustic family home with displays of his work and portraits plus lake views and gardens.
Rydal Mount, Rydal, Ambleside LA22 9LU, United Kingdom
Historical place museumNature & ParksGardenHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Cumbria & the Lakes
"The poet William Wordsworth's most famous residence in the Lake District is undoubtedly Dove Cottage, but he actually spent a great deal more time at Rydal Mount, 1.5 miles northwest of Ambleside, off the A591. This was the Wordsworth family's home from 1813 until the poet's death in 1850 and the house contains a treasure trove of Wordsworth memorabilia. Bus 555 (and bus 599 from April to October) stops at the end of the drive."
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg Stone Circle
4.6 (2881 ratings)4.5 (1380 ratings)
Free entry to English Heritage stone circle thought to be 5000 years old, offering panoramic vistas.
Castle Ln, Keswick, CA12 4RN, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksAncient RuinsHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Blackwell
Blackwell
4.7 (401 ratings)4.5 (716 ratings)
Large, late-19th-century house full of furniture and objects by Arts and Crafts movement designers.
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JT, United Kingdom
MuseumsHistoric SitesArt Museums
Brantwood
Brantwood
4.6 (437 ratings)4.5 (395 ratings)
Former home of artist John Ruskin, now a house museum with period furniture, gardens & art displays.
East of Lake, Coniston, LA21 8AD, United Kingdom
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksArt galleryGardenSelf-catering accommodationWedding venueHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in The Lake District
"On the eastern shore of Coniston Water, Brantwood was the cherished home of John Ruskin (1819–1900), the noted Victorian artist, writer,…"
The Bridge House
The Bridge House
4.5 (344 ratings)4 (329 ratings)
Tiny, whimsical 17th-century stone house, open for visits, on a bridge over Stock Beck River.
Rydal Rd, Ambleside, LA22 9AN, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Ambleside (Cumbria, England
"Sitting above Stock Beck next to Rydal Road, Bridge House may be the whole region’s most photographed landmark. Like all of Ambleside this adorable, narrow dwelling is constructed from local slate and has been owned by the National Trust for nearly a century after it was bought and donated by a group of local residents. The Bridge House dates from the 17th century, when it was used as an orchard storehouse, and has since been a mill counting house, chair-maker’s workshop, cobbler’s shop, tearoom and a family home packed with as many as eight people."

Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in The Scar

Catbells
Catbells
4.9 (400 ratings)5 (1462 ratings)
Steep 1,480-foot-high fell summit accessed via a 3.5-mile path with panoramic lakeland views.
Keswick, CA12 5UG, United Kingdom
Mountain peakOutdoor ActivitiesHiking Trails
Dubwath Silver Meadows Nature Reserve
Dubwath Silver Meadows Nature Reserve
4.6 (70 ratings)4.5 (31 ratings)
Cockermouth, CA13 9YL, United Kingdom
Nature preserveNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Lake District National Park
Lake District National Park
4.8 (33844 ratings)5 (281 ratings)
Information on local travel and walking/cycling routes, with books/guides for sale and exhibitions.
United Kingdom
National parkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Devon 17 days itinerary
The Perfect Itinerary for a Road Trip in England
"The Lake District National Park is famous for being home to the Romantic poets, especially Wordsworth. It is said to have provided inspiration for a lot of his poetry – looking around, it’s easy to see why. The entire landscape is peppered with perfect cottages, fields full of daffodils, rolling mountains, and dazzling lakes. The panoramas in The Lake District National Park will leave you hankering for more."

Top Best Restaurants in The Scar

The Ambleside Inn
The Ambleside Inn
4.2 (257 ratings)
Warm rooms, some with bunk beds, in a laid-back inn featuring a cosy restaurant & a pub.
Market Pl, Ambleside, LA22 9BU, United Kingdom
InnHotelPubRestaurant
Mentioned by Sally's Cottages
The Best Food Pubs in Ambleside
"With a lovely wood burner and knick-knacks dotted around the bar, The Ambleside Inn on Market Place is so cosy and welcoming that you may not want to leave!. After a long day of walking in the fells, this is a great place to head to for everything from big roasts to tasty sandwiches. Browse all our holiday cottages in Ambleside to enjoy the perfect Lake District stay."
Urban Food House
Urban Food House
4.6 (321 ratings)
Relaxed option serving international fare in a light-filled space, plus brunch & veggie menus.
Lake Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BJ, United Kingdom
Restaurant
Siam Cafe Windermere
Siam Cafe Windermere
4.3 (562 ratings)
Traditional Thai cuisine, including curries, chicken satay & pad thai, in a casual, intimate space.
5 Grosvenor Terrace, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BS, United Kingdom
Thai restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Sally's Cottages
The Best Places to Eat in Bowness and Windermere
"Excellent and authentic Thai food is what's on offer at House of Siam. Take a break from the UK and go on an Asian taste-journey in this welcoming restaurant with its vaulted ceiling and beautiful decor. Location: Grosvenor Terrace Lake Road, Bowness-on-WindermereContact: 015394 22412"

Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in The Scar

The Lingholm Kitchen
The Lingholm Kitchen
4.7 (388 ratings)
The Lingholm Estate, Portinscale, Keswick CA12 5TZ, United Kingdom
CafeRestaurant
Caffe Riva
Caffe Riva
4 (612 ratings)
St Martins Square, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3EF, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantBarBar & grillCafeCocktail barCoffee shopPizza restaurantPizza TakeoutRestaurantWine bar
Mentioned by Things To Do
Where to eat Italian food in Bowness-on-Windermere: The Best Restaurants and Bars
"Cafe RIVA St. St. Martins Square, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3EF EnglandItalian, Pizza, GrillLunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late NightTakeout, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Seating, Digital Payments, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credi[email protected]+44 15394 23232http://www.cafferiva.co.uk"
Gandhi's cafe
Gandhi's cafe
4.8 (187 ratings)
The Slack, Ambleside, LA22 9DQ, United Kingdom
Cafe
Mentioned by Gastroranking
The best restaurants in the neighbourhood of Ambleside and Grasmere North West
"10/06/2021: My partner and I had a main meal, desert and coffee and everything was absolutely delicious, I'm not at all surprised there was a small queue outside!. The staff were really friendly and welcoming and even came outside to give us a rough idea of when we might get a table, we will definitely be visiting again 😊"
Mentioned by Sarah Thain
The Best Vegan Restaurants & Cafes in Ambleside
"After a long walk around Loughrigg Fell and Rydal Falls, we stopped off in Gandhi’s Cafe for a much-needed refuel. Mat had their Thali, which was a mouthwatering selection of small Indian dishes, and I had the creamy & delicious ‘George’s Korma’. They also have lighter bites like soups, sandwiches and salads."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near The Scar

4.8 (196 reviews)
Swinside Farmhouse
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$88 /night
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4.8 (11 reviews)
The Byre
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$110 /night
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4.7 (31 reviews)
The Bridge Hotel Self Catering
hotel
$91 /night
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