Must See Sights and Landmarks in Grizedale Forest Area

We've collected top 10 mentioned sights and landmarks in Grizedale Forest from other articles such as greengablesguesthouse.co.uk, Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do, Fodor's Choice.

Must See Sights and Landmarks in Grizedale Forest Area

National Trust - Wray Castle
National Trust - Wray Castle
4 (2613 ratings)3.5 (1631 ratings)
Neo-gothic 1800s castle featuring a kid-friendly interior with play rooms, plus lakeside grounds.
Low Wray, Ambleside, LA22 0JA, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksCastles
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Cumbria & the Lakes
"An impressive sight with its turrets and battlements, this mock-Gothic castle was built in 1840 for James Dawson, a retired doctor from Liverpool, but it has been owned by the National Trust since 1929. Though the interior is largely empty, the lakeside grounds are glorious. It was once used as a holiday home by Beatrix Potter's family. The best way to arrive is by boat from Bowness; there's limited parking and preference is given to non-driving visitors on busy days."
Mentioned by Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips
6 Family Fun Adventures in Windermere | Lake District
"White Cross Bay is less than 5 minutes by car to Brockhole, where you can catch a boat to the other side of Lake Windermere to visit Wray Castle. On the way out you have to go to Ambleside first, get off the boat for 20 mins, re-board, and then set off for Wray Castle but on the trip back you go straight across to Brockhole. The Woodland Nature Play Trail at Wray Castle is great."
Mentioned by ivythwaitelodge.co.uk
Close Attractions - Ivythwaite Lodge, guest house in Windermere
"Wray Castle is a Victorian neo-gothic building at Claife in the English county of Cumbria. The house and grounds have belonged to the National Trust since 1929, but the house has only recently opened to the public on a regular basis."
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."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in The Lake District
"Cockermouth was the birthplace of William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy, whose childhood home was this 18th-century town house, carefully…"
Honister Slate Mine
Honister Slate Mine
4.6 (258 ratings)4.5 (1244 ratings)
England's last working slate mine, offering underground tours & several different climbing routes.
Honister Pass, Keswick, CA12 5XN, United Kingdom
MineSights & LandmarksOutdoor activity organiser
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Cumbria & the Lakes
"This old slate mine has been reinvented as a centre for all kinds of activities: you could venture underground into the bowels of the old 'Edge' and 'Kimberley' mines, tackle a via ferrata, or climb inside the mine along a system of fixed cables, tracing the route followed by the slate miners. A tour into the 'Cathedral' mine runs on Friday by request, but you'll need eight people and it costs £25 per person."
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
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
4.7 (309 ratings)5 (317 ratings)
Producer of bobbins for local industries, with original machinery and a Victorian steam engine.
Colton Hill, Finsthwaite, Lakeside, Ulverston LA12 8AX, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksHeritage buildingHistorical landmarkHistoric Sites
Mentioned by greengablesguesthouse.co.uk
Close Attractions - Green Gables Guest House, Guest House in Windermere
"A working mill built in 1835, Stott Park created the wooden bobbins vital to the spinning and weaving industries of Lancashire. Typical of mills across Cumbria, today you can see industry from a bygone age and watch as bobbins are made using the mill's original machinery. Although Stott Park worked continuously until 1971, it remains almost identical to its Victorian appearance of 100 years ago."
National Trust - Allan Bank
National Trust - Allan Bank
4.7 (357 ratings)4.5 (484 ratings)
Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9QB, United Kingdom
Country houseSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in The Lake District
"Rope swings on the grounds, picnics in atmospheric old rooms, free tea and coffee, and huge blackboards you can write on: Allan Bank…"
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."
Jenkin Crag
Jenkin Crag
4.5 (175 ratings)
Dove Nest Cottage, Windermere, LA23 1LR, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksLookouts
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Ambleside (Cumbria, England
"The car park in Waterhead can be the starting point for a picturesque two-hour walk in the ancient woodland above Ambleside, cresting at Jenkin Crag, a great vantage point above Windermere. Nearly all of the path is in thick woodland, and there are steps to make the going lighter on wet days. One of the loveliest sections guides you along the Ambleside Champion Tree Trail, which has England’s tallest grand fir."
Ambleside Roman Fort
Ambleside Roman Fort
4.2 (558 ratings)4 (118 ratings)
Set amid quiet farm fields, this area provides the remains of a Roman fort built in the 2nd century.
Ambleside, LA22 0EN, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksHeritage buildingPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Ambleside (Cumbria, England
"Metres from Windermere’s northern shore is an archaeological site for the Roman fort of Galava, founded towards the end of the 1st century. This stronghold defended the intersection of three Roman roads, heading off to Ravenglass and Carlisle on Hadrian’s Wall to the north, and Papcastle to the west. The remains date from the 2nd or 3rd century, when it appears that the fort was demolished and reconstructed."
Grasmere
Grasmere
5 (18 ratings)4.5 (404 ratings)
Cozy village featuring William Wordsworth's cottage, various shops, trail access & striking views.
Ambleside, LA22 9PR, UK
WaterSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Grizedale Forest

Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre
Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre
4.6 (2061 ratings)4 (1126 ratings)
Outdoor attraction with a range of activities, from mini-golf & zip-lines to kayaking & archery.
The Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere, LA23 1LJ, United Kingdom
Visitor centerArchery rangeArt galleryGardenGift shopHistorical landmarkOutdoor activity organiserPlaygroundRestaurantNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips
6 Family Fun Adventures in Windermere | Lake District
"In collaboration with Cumbria Tourism, we had been lucky enough to be provided with tickets for some activities at Brockhole. Located a few miles from Bowness and on the way to Ambleside, Brockhole is an absolute gem of a day out for families. There is a real mix of activities on offer for all ages and although you have to pay for parking, there are lots of activities that are free to take part in (although you will be tempted by the abundance of activities on offer that you do need to pay for so be prepared!)."
Mentioned by originalcottages.co.uk
Top activities to do with the kids in Windermere this Summer
"The Brockhole visitors centre is located between Windermere and Ambleside on the eastern shore of Lake Windermere. Set in exquisite grounds and gardens, Brockhole has plenty of activities this summer for young and old alike. Enjoy boat hire, rafting, pony rides, archery, orienteering or brave the cave (for kids over 5)."
Mentioned by Visit Cumbria
Things to Do in Windermere | Attractions & Places to Visit
"Brockhole, situated in 30 acres of gardens between Ambleside and Windermere, is the Lake District National Park Authority Visitor Centre. One of the most popular Windermere attractions, it has its own landing stage, tree top trek, boat and bike hire, shop, tea rooms….see all things to do here >>"
Walla Crag
Walla Crag
4.8 (83 ratings)5 (147 ratings)
National park fell with steep trails & views across Derwentwater lake from its 1,243-ft summit.
Keswick, CA12 4AN, United Kingdom
Mountain peakOutdoor ActivitiesNature & Wildlife AreasHiking TrailsLookouts
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

Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Grizedale Forest

Lakeside Cafe Restaurant
Lakeside Cafe Restaurant
4 (525 ratings)
30A Lake Rd, Keswick, CA12 5DG, United Kingdom
CafeBreakfast restaurantDinner theaterLunch restaurantRestaurantTea house
Mentioned by dogfriendlylakedistrict.com
Dog Friendly Cafes in Keswick, Lake District
"Located on banks of Derwentwater, The Lakeside Cafe is the perfect spot for light breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake or atmospheric dinner with stunning views. Email: theatrebythelake@baxterstorey.com. Website: www.theatrebythelake.com"
Greggs
Greggs
4 (72 ratings)
A chain bakery that prepares breads, savoury snacks, sandwiches and sweet treats.
3 Market Square, Keswick, CA12 5BD, United Kingdom
BakeryCafeCoffee shopSandwich shop
George Fisher
George Fisher
4.5 (530 ratings)
2 Borrowdale Rd, Keswick, CA12 5DA, United Kingdom
Outdoor clothing and equipment shopAdventure sportsCafeCamping storeHiking areaOutdoor activity organiserOutdoor sports storeRock climbingRunning store
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Top things to do in Keswick, England
"Quite possibly the most famous outdoors shop in the Lake District, founded in 1967 and still the place where discerning hikers go to buy their gear (even if it is a bit more expensive than the chains)."

Top Best Italian Restaurants in Grizedale Forest

Woodstone Pizza & Flamegrill Keswick
Woodstone Pizza & Flamegrill Keswick
4.2 (571 ratings)
Relaxed spot for locally sourced barbecued meats, burgers and kebabs, plus stone-baked pizzas.
26 St John's St, Keswick, CA12 5AS, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantTakeout RestaurantPizza restaurant
Mentioned by Sykes Holiday Cottages
12 of the Best Keswick Restaurants | Sykes Cottages Blog
"Who doesn’t love a warm doughy pizza with tantalizing tomato sauce and an epic mozzarella cheese pull?. Woodstone Pizza & Flame Grill is the perfect restaurant in Keswick to satisfy your craving. This cosy pizzeria serves wood-fired Italian cuisine, as well as tasty meat from the flame grill."
Mentioned by kestrellodge.co.uk
Pubs & Restaurants, Keswick - Kestrel Lodge
"Casual relaxed spot that serves BBQ meats, burgers, Kebabs and stone baked pizzas. Again, in high season this place can get busy. The handmade, stone baked pizzas are really good and it’s another that’s worth a visit."
Trattoria
Trattoria
4 (730 ratings)
Italian dishes in a cheery place with a vine arbour ceiling, full-length windows and outdoor tables.
51-52 Quarry Rigg, Lake Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3DU, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantPizza restaurantPizza Takeout
Casa Bella
Casa Bella
4.4 (884 ratings)
Italian restaurant, ice cream shop and coffee bar serving traditional and modern dishes.
24-26 Station St, Keswick, CA12 5HF, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantPizza restaurant
Mentioned by kestrellodge.co.uk
Pubs & Restaurants, Keswick - Kestrel Lodge
"This is one of our favourite restaurants in Keswick it does however get very, very busy so it’s always worth booking. Cassa Bella serves freshly cooked pasta and pizza plus steaks and chicken is also on the menu. For desert, there are gelato’s and homemade ice cream definitely worth a visit."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Grizedale Forest

4.7 (12 reviews)
Bluebird Loft
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$141 /night
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4.5 (379 reviews)
Bluebird Lodge
lodge
$64.5 /night
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4.2 (3 reviews)
Latterbarrow, Ambleside
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$222.75 /night
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