Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Sharrow Bay

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Sharrow Bay

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 Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips
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"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 Lake District National Park
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"Families can explore the activity rooms inside the castle, where there’s plenty of space for creative play. With a natural playground in the grounds and a path to spacious grassy area on the lakeshore, its a great for the whole family whatever the weather."
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
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
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"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."
Mentioned by Devon 21 days itinerary
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"The Lakes District is all shimmering lakes and craggy hilltops which attract over 15 million people each year. The Yorkshire Dales on the other hand is about the snaking rivers running though valleys of rolling green hills. It’s the perfect place to spend a few days stretching the muscle’s on a long walk or two."
Buttermere
Buttermere
4.8 (356 ratings)5 (646 ratings)
Verdant mountain ridges with hiking trails & sweeping vistas ring this expansive, deep water lake.
Cockermouth, UK
LakeNature & ParksBodies of Water
Crummock Water
Crummock Water
4.8 (124 ratings)4.5 (106 ratings)
Mountains encircle this scenic lake, which is a tranquil destination for walks, picnics & views.
Cockermouth, UK
LakeNature & ParksBodies of Water
Easedale Tarn
Easedale Tarn
5 (47 ratings)5 (653 ratings)
Scenic lake formed by a glacier, a popular destination for hikers with a mountainous feel.
Ambleside, LA22 9JS, UK
WaterNature & ParksBodies of Water
Loughrigg Fell
Loughrigg Fell
4.9 (111 ratings)5 (513 ratings)
Popular hilltop hiking trail offering sweeping views of area ridges, valleys & Lake Windermere.
Ambleside, LA22 9HQ, United Kingdom
Mountain peakNature & ParksHistoric Walking AreasMountains
Lanthwaite Wood
Lanthwaite Wood
4.8 (35 ratings)5 (10 ratings)
Cockermouth, UK
WoodsNature & ParksForests
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
Brougham Castle
Brougham Castle
4.5 (644 ratings)4.5 (178 ratings)
13th-century riverside castle with passages and spiral staircases to explore, plus valley views.
Moor Ln, Penrith, CA10 2AA, United Kingdom
CastleSights & LandmarksHeritage buildingHistorical landmarkAncient RuinsHistoric Sites

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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."
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,…"

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Theatre By The Lake
Theatre By The Lake
4.6 (925 ratings)4.5 (1242 ratings)
Contemporary theatre with 2 stages for new and classic works, touring shows, plus a cafe/bar.
Lakeside, Lake Rd, Keswick CA12 5DJ, United Kingdom
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsCafeRestaurantTheaters
Mentioned by Burns Farm Caravan & Campsite
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"Theatre by the Lake is a year-round professional producing and presenting theatre. The core programme is home-produced professional drama productions,… read more →"
Three Crowns
Three Crowns
4.7 (80 ratings)
4 Three Crowns Yard, Penrith, CA11 7PH, United Kingdom
CafeBreakfast restaurant
Mentioned by Things To Do
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"3 Three Crowns Tea Shop Three Crowns Yard, Penrith CA11 7PH EnglandCafe, BritishBreakfast, Lunch, BrunchSeating, Table Service, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available[email protected]+44 1768 899789"
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."

Free Museums in Sharrow Bay

Quaker Tapestry Museum
Quaker Tapestry Museum
4.6 (73 ratings)4.5 (156 ratings)
Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Kendal, LA9 4BH, United Kingdom
Heritage museumMuseumsCharityConference centerGardenHandicraft museumHistory museumNovelty storeParking lotQuaker churchSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Grassington Folk Museum
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The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
4.4 (3426 ratings)4.5 (2406 ratings)
Interactive exhibits tell the story of Potter's writing and her importance to Lakeland conservation.
Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BX, United Kingdom
MuseumsExhibitTheater companySpecialty Museums
Banks J B & Son
Banks J B & Son
4.8 (35 ratings)5 (182 ratings)
34 Market Pl, Cockermouth, CA13 9NG, United Kingdom
Hardware storeMuseumsSpecialty Museums

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Sharrow Bay

Park Lodge
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$118.5 /night
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Ullswater Holiday Park - Static 5
campground
$93.75 /night
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Rose Farm, Penrith
Hotel
$132 /night
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