Lake District Cottages

attractions
	The Northern Lake District, and Cumbria generally, offer a diverse range of attractions for adults and children alike. Some complement the natural attraction of the landscape, some draw on the rich cultural heritage of the area, and some are there just to provide fun. Here is a selection of our favourites - click on the logos to learn more. The vast majority are within a half hour drive from Monkhouse Hill. We send you a fuller list with your confirmation, and there's even more information in all of the cottages.

		Cruise England's most beautiful lake on one of a fleet of classic boats, including the oldest working passenger vessel in the world.	Multi-award winning farm park, with well known and rare animals, outdoor activities and an indoor play barn with 24 ft drop and wavy 'Astra' slides
		Tour England's last working slate mine, including a trip deep into the mountain, or tackle a unique rock face ascent on the Via Ferrata.
			Spectacular new soft play centre for the 0-12s, with vast 3D frames featuring slides, tunnels etc and with a good standard cafe.
		A house of many architectural styles, built over six centuries. Tour the main rooms of the house, and explore the walled and woodland gardens.
		A unique, fascinating and fun excursion for all ages into the world of optical illusion, including an anti-gravity and a hologram gallery.
			Impressive museum and gallery, focussing on the rich history of Carlisle and the Borders. Includes the Roman Frontier Gallery
		Gallery with changing exhibitions by artists from Cumbria and beyond, seasonal puppet theatre and popular vegetarian restaurant.
			Over 100 species to watch, feed and (in some cases) cuddle - antelopes to donkeys, and zebras to bunnies. Also bird of prey demonstrations.
		A fascinating array of fifty themed displays of marine life, from Crashing Wave to Tropical Reef. Fish feeding demonstrations every day.
		Dalemain, an historic mansion house and gardens near Ullswater. Tour the house and/or the gardens, and visit the Medieval Tea Room.	Muncsaster Castle on the Cumbrian coast, reputedly the most haunted house in England, and home of the World Owl Centre and the Festival of Fools.
		Farm equestrian and outdoor activity centre - quad bikes, horse riding, zip wire, human bowling, 4WD trips, archery, clay pigeon etc
			Fascinating exhibition taking you through the story of the Dark Spirit of Whitehaven, from a tropical rainforest through a slave ship to the original rum vaults.
		Our local brewery has a small visitor centre and shop, and brewery tours can be arranged in conjunction with the Old Crown next door.
			Seven miles from the coast to the mountains - narrow gauge railway 'La'al Ratty' with real steam engines and open air carriages.
		Shops, focussing on the outdoors and Cumbrian produce, a cafe, and films in a giant 3D cinema, all in Britain's largest underground building.
			Take a sculptural trail around the outdoor exhibits at the High Head Sculpture Valley, also an indoor gallery with changing exhibitions.
		Go karting for children (25mph) and adults (40mph) at West Coast Karting's indoor circuit at Maryport - first timers always welcome.

		A variety of boats, large and small, operating cruises on England's largest lake. Joint tickets available with other lakeside attractions.
			Working farm with a host of rare breeds from ostrich to spiders, and wallabies to guinea pigs. Also indoor and outdoor play areas.
		Enter a dark labyrinth for a game of electronic laser tag, zapping opponents with the latest equipment - suitable for all ages.
			A 300yd floodlit driving range, also with putting and bunker practice areas. Adjoins 9 hole course, ideal for beginners.
		Journey through the life and works of Beatrix Potter - from the Peter Rabbit garden to Mrs Tiggy-Winkle's kitchen and Mr McGregor's greenhouse.
			New indoor climbing centre with 40 top rope climbs and full instruction available. Also an outdoor activity centre.
		Professional theatre by Derwentwater in Keswick. Six plays in repertoire through the 6 month summer season, plus seasonal productions.
			Swing trough the trees on Britain's highest 'Go Ape' at Whinlatter, then zip wire back down to earth.
		Website covering the length of Hadrian's Wall, showing forts, museums etc open to visitors. Walk a stretch then catch the bus back.

Andrew and Jennifer Collard, Monkhouse Hill, Sebergham, Caldbeck, Cumbria CA5 7HW Tel:016974 76254 cottages@monkhousehill.co.uk www.monkhousehill.co.uk