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| Things to do in the lake district | | 26 Jul 2010 |  | The lake district national Park is located in the north of England covering approximately 875 sq miles of countryside and mountainous area creating 16 lakes offering some of the most spectacular vistas available.
The area is very popular for holidays with so much to see and do and appeals to the active and to the holiday maker just wanting to take in the beautiful countryside. The initial appeal began in the 19th century when mill owners from the North of England industrial town of Manchester decided to holiday in the region and the area as appealed ever since.
Whilst there are many areas to visit most visitors choose to go the towns around lake Windermere the Uk largest lake at around 12 miles and the towns of Bowness, Windermere and Ambleside have developed into lively tourist areas.
Bowness is the focal point here you can catch one of the many ferries that take you across the Lake and various destinations can be visited on the water including Aquarium of the Lakes which is devoted to the sea life of the lake and is popular with tourists complete with outside cafeteria taken in the views. Or a trip to Ambleside located at the Northern tip of the lake and features many shops typical of a lake land market town.
A little further on lies the village of Grassmere made popular with the famous English poet and you can still visit his house Dove cottage which is in the custody of the English national trust and preserved showing how the great man lived.
Also in Grassmere you can find the Ginger bread shop where you can find freshly made ginger bread that’s being made on site for hundreds of years, and just at the rear of the shop is the cemetery where the Wordsworth family are buried and can be visited.
Near to lake is Windermere village many tourists visit here established as major focal point of visiting the lakes primarily due to the station supporting the area arrives here the village was first established here back in 1850 here you can find traditional shops, souvenir shops pubs and restaurants and typical Lake District accommodation .
A major attraction of visiting the Lakes is the Beatrix Potter who wrote many of her novels after visiting the Lake district and finding the draw of the lakes irristible and you can find her house owned by the National trust called Hill top farm and his located at Sawrey here you can visit the house that inspired such characters as Peter Rabbit and Jemina Puddleduck the farm can be very busy and is advisable to arrive early to avoid disappointment as entry is timed.
Nearby is Coniston with the lake named after the village made famous by Donald Cambell who attempting the water speed record in a jet boat called “ Bluebird” in 1967 unfortunately he died in the attempt after reaching almost 300 mph, now you can go on the lake at a more sedate pace in the boat called the gondola a Victorian steam boat that appeals to visitors who want to see how people enjoyed their holidays in Victorian times.
Many enjoy the lakes for its outstanding beauty and for that reason the area attracts many walkers and backpackers and enjoy walking along the hills which are locally referred to as the fells and these cover a considerable amount of the area and some of the most amazing views can be seen.
We would like to welcome you to the lake District and to book one of our stunning Lake District Holiday Cottages located in the heart of Beatrix Potter country click on the link
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