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A superb county for holidays – it offers so much in such a beautiful location. It is perfect for those who enjoy walking, or simply enjoying the outdoors. With its great hills and lakes, combined with its superb coastline, everyone should visit this area at least once in their lives – with the likelihood that you will return again and again, as there is so much to see, so many places to explore. Below you will find some information about some of the towns and villages of the area. Ambleside Ambleside is associated with Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. Ambleside is a charming town with a Victorian essence and is well situated for exploring the local hills and lakes. From here you can take boat trips along Lake Windermere, or walk to Stock Ghyll Force – the wonderful 70 foot waterfall. Barrow-in-Furness Originally put on the map during the Industrial Revolution for its iron and steel manufacturing, transforming the small hamlet into what is now the “Premier Shopping Town of South Cumbria”. In the pedestrianised town centre you will also find large daily markets, making shopping here a great experience. For those who like a bit of “older” history, you can visit the ruins of Furness Abbey, and also Piel Castle. Carlisle The city of Carlisle marks the frontier between Scotland and England – and due to this location it has suffered a violent and turbulent history. It is an ancient place, for it was built on by the Romans over an existing Celtic settlement and a little to the north they built the famous Hadrian’s Wall to defend the town. However, the wall did not provide appropriate defence and the town fell foul of the Picts, the Saxons, the Vikings, the Scots and the Normans! This city has been the centre of a power struggle between the English and the Scots with battles raging throughout the centuries. Finally, the Duke of Cumberland, in 1745, took control from Bonnie Prince Charlie who had only held it for six weeks. Today the city is a little more peaceful and offers a superb base for a holiday, being within easy reach not only of the Lake District but of the Scottish lowlands.
Cockermouth Named after the local river, this market town is situated on the border of the Lake District National Park. It was the birthplace of William Wordsworth - the house where he was born is owned by the National Trust. It is a large Georgian property in the main street. The remains of the 1th century Cockermouth Castle (privately owned) was sacked by Robert the Bruce. The town is way-marked with signs to take you past some of the most interesting buildings. Grasmere The 19th century village of Grasmere is a very popular tourist destination due to its beauty and location. William Wordsworth has strong associations with Grasmere and here he spent his last days and was buried locally at St. Oswald’s Church. The lake is truly beautiful and offers some watersports including canoeing and boating. Kendal Practically everyone has heard of Kendal Mint Cake (a traditional peppermint-flavoured candy and a great source of energy for walkers and climbers) and here is its home – this very charming market town is situated on the River Kent and is known as the “gateway to the lakes”. It is the largest town in the Lakes and is a very popular tourist destination – you can expect a lot of people here during the summer months, but that just adds to the atmosphere. The town is overlooked by the ruins of a Castle and it is full of picturesque narrow streets with a great range of shops. The last wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Parr, was born in the nearby Sizergh Castle.
Keswick You can find Keswick at the northern tip of Derwentwater. Another very popular tourist destination, Keswick is a very pretty town with a wide range of facilities, attractions and shops. Keswick makes a great base for your holiday with many local places to explore and it is superb for walkers. Castlerigg stone circle stands majestically above the town and the views of the valley below are amazing. Keswick attracted some of history’s great literary talents such as Wordsworth, Coleridge and Ruskin because of its stunning beauty, and Beatrix Potter used to spend the summer months here. Penrith The ancient market town of Penrith, with its narrow streets and large market square, is situated in the Eden Valley and on the edge of the Lake District National Park. This location makes it an ideal place to base your holiday, with all the town centre facilities and on the doorstep of “the great outdoors”. The town centre offers a great range of shops, real ale pubs, fine restaurants, bookstores and galleries. The town is famed for Cumberland sausages and fudge. Penrith is steeped in history, dating back to Celtic times and there are many wonderful and interesting places to explore within the town.
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