COUNTY COUNSEL CUMBARIA
GETTING AROUND
Things to do
1 Castlerigg Stone Circle
2 Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
3 Holker Hall & Gardens
4 The World of Beatrix Potter
5 Muncaster Castle
6 Ullswater
7 Allan Bank
8 Hawkshead Brewery
9 Carlisle
10 The Rum Story
Where to stay
1 Skelwith Fold
2 The Quiet Site
3 Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park
4 Hillcroft Park
5 Park Cliffe Camping & Caravan Estate
6 Hill of Oaks Park
7 Stanwix Park
8 Burns Farm Caravan & Campsite
TOP EVENTS
In Wordsworth’s footsteps
Take the steamer across the lake to Aira Force waterfall, then join a free guided walk around some of the places in Ullswater that inspired Wordsworth’s most famous and beloved poetry. Date 13 July (and various other dates through summer) Web www.wordsworth.org.uk
Honisterfest 2019
Give yourself a real mountain outdoor challenge by taking part in HonisterFest, a day of extreme activities including a fell run, gravel bike time trial and more. Or you could enjoy a massage therapy, or simply watch all the action! Date 20 July Web https://honister.com/
Holker Chilli Fest
You can really test your tastebuds at this gathering of specialist companies from across the UK, with chilli-eating contests, gift stalls and plenty of cookery demonstrations. Date 7-8 September Web holker.co.uk/ holkerestate/holker-chilli-fest
Westmorland County Show
The Westmorland County Show has been voted one of the UK’s best one-day shows; it attracts around 30,000 people. Cattle, sheep, goats, horses and more will feature, as well as crafts, produce and demonstrations. Date 12 September Web www.westmorlandshow.co.uk
