Travel Information

Cumbria has a lot offer those touring in a motorhome, in addition to the stunning scenery on display there are also a number of intriguing places to visit along the way. One such place is the “A World In Miniature Museum“, which is noted as one of the top three miniatures museums in the world with fascinating displays of scaled down antiques, artwork and more. The expertly crafted models are truly breathtaking.

The world’s smallest teddy bear can even be found at the museum!

A World in Miniature Museum
Houghton Hall Garden Centre
Houghton
Carlisle
Cumbria
United Kingdom
CA6 4JB
Tel: +44 (0)1228 400 388
Email : info@aworldinminiature.com

Abbot Hall is one of the few places that you can see and enjoy art in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Well worth a visit. Check their website for further information.

Abbot Hall Art Gallery
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 5AL
UK

Telephone: +44 (0) 1539 722464
Fax: +44 (0) 1539 722494

Abbot Hall gallery in the north west of England on the edge of the Lake District. It contains important collections a changing series of exhibitions and much more.
Abbot Hall Art Gallery
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 5AL
Tel. +44 (0) 1539 722464

Herb garden planted with over 250 medicinal and culinary herbs, and a renowned orchard growing old English fruit varieties.
In the grounds of an old watermill and ancient oak lands surround the enclosed garden walls.

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill
Temple Sowerby
nr Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 1SP
England

Telephone:+44 (0)17683 61893

Appleby Castle lies in the heart of the Edal Valley. Appleby Castle lies in 5 acres of beautiful parkland.

The Armitt is situated in Ambleside, Cumbria, in the very heart of the magnificent English Lake District. The Armitt Collection is a unque collection of Art, Archoelogy and Books, personal items, Geology and local history.

While on a motorhome tour of the Lake District a visit to the Beatrix Potter Gallery lets you witness the original watercolours and sketches by famous author Beatrix Potter. See the illustrations in the flesh that have been loved by children and adults alike in a stunning 17th century town house.

Beatrix Potter Gallery
Main Street
Hawkshead
Cumbria
LA22 0NS
TEL: (44) 015394 36355

Built on Hadrian’s Wall Birdoswald Roman Fort, Birdswoald stands high above a bend in the River Irthing.

Castlerigg Hall Caravan and Camping Park

Castlerigg Hall is in a fine location in North of England, overlooking Derwentwater. Castlerigg Hall provides the ideal location for exploring Lakeland and is only 20 minutes from Keswick town centre.

Castlerigg Hall Caravan and Camping Park
Keswick
CA12 4TE
Telephone: (017687) 74499

Cumberland Pencil Museum is in Greta Bridge.Showing you the history of pencils and pencil making.

The Cumberland Pencil Museum
Southey Works, Greta Bridge,
Keswick, Cumbria, England, CA12 5NG
Tel: +44 (0)1768 773626.

The Abbey was founded by Stephen who later became King of England. Furness Abbey survived attacks by Scottish Raiders before now becoming a heritage ruin.

In the tranquil town of Alston lies Gossipgate Gallery. The Gallery was established in 1983. The Gallery supports local Northern Artist and sells: paintings; sculptures; jewellery; glass; pottery; wood work and textiles.

Grizedale Forest Park is in the middle of the Lake District National Park. Grizedale Forest Park offers spectacular scenery and is a fun day out for the whole family.

Summertime in your motor home or campervan can be hot, so homemade local ice cream could be just the treat! Hartley’s Ice Creamery can be found at the South End of the Main Street, at 24 Church Street.

They also have a Ice Cream Parlour & Coffee Shop in Cockermouth which is located at 46 Main Street and a Beach Shop & Cafe at the sea front on Beach Road in St. Bees.

Keep a lookout too for their mobile vans which cover a wide area and can be seen most of the year. For more information visit their website.

Hartley’s Ice Cream
24 Church Street,
Egremont,
Cumbria
CA22 2AW
England

Telephone : 01946 820456

The Lake District National Park is the largest National Park in the UK, covering fells, lakes, villages, towns and beaches.

Founded in 1166 by Henry II, Lanercost Priory was finaly completed in in 1220. Before being Dissoluted in the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536, by Henry VIII.

Ana & Nick Jones restored the mill to working order in 1975.The Little Salkeld Watermill in Cumbria is avery nice example of a working flour Mill.

Travel with your motorhome or campervan to a farm shop, tea room, craft gallery and farm trail on an organic dairy farm near the Lake District national park. Visit their website for more information.

Low Sizergh Barn
Low Sizergh Farm
Sizergh
Kendal
Cumbria
the Lake District
LA8 8AE
England

Ever thought of learning about victorian mining, then visit Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre. The museum shows the mineral mining past of the North Pennines.

The Quaker Tapestry is the creation of more than 4000 people in 15 countries over a period of 15 years. An amazing endeavor, worth a visit to see this community achievement, with an opportunity to take tea in the tea rooms as well.

The Quaker Tapestry Exhibition
The Friends Meeting House
Stramongate
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4BH

Telephone: 01539 722975

This is the Historic Home of the Wordsworth Family. In is a very beautiful house and gardens. Rydal Mount and Gardens are open to the public thought out the year. Please check theirwebsite for details.

Tired of the same old holidays? Hire a motorhome instead and tour the beautiful county of Cumbria. Whilst in the area why not visit Sizergh Castle and Garden, a medieval National Trust house and grounds.

Built in the middle ages, the stately home at Sizergh offers stunning oak-panelled rooms, portraits and fine furniture.

The grounds offer several picturesque gardens and a lake, with many walks available with stunning views of the surrounding landscape including Morecambe Bay and the Lake District fells.

The Castle is still inhabited today by the Strickland family, for whom it was built originally in 1239.

Sizergh
nr Kendal
Cumbria
LA8 8AE

Telephone: +44 (0)15395 60951

In Alston, Cumbria is South Tynedale Railway. It is Northern England’s Highest Narrow Gauge Railway with over 5 working steam trains.

A huge mixed colony of lesser black-backed and herring gulls reside at South Walney Nature Reserve. The bird population has grown over 30,000 birds since 1990. Over 265 species of bird have been recorded on the reserve.

Steep woodland garden, noted for its flowering shrubs a National Trust property. Stagshow Garderns is an ideal place to unwind and walk in nature.

Chocolates, chocolate drinks, Gateaux, chocolate fondue feast,everything for the keen chocolate taster. Travel in your motorhome to Kendal and for more information on the 1657 Chocolate house visit their website.

The 1657 Chocolate House
54 Branthwaite Brow
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4TX

The museum is on the coast near Barrow in Furness. The Dock Museum offers a wide range of exhibits including the Vickers Photographic Archive, Geology, ship building and natural history.

The museum is home to a wealth of objects and information on the social and industrial history of the Furness area. Well worth a visit as part of your motor home tour around the Lake District area.

The Dock Museum
North Road
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 2PW

Telephone : 01229 876400

Wetheriggs Pottery Penrith

A home for artists and designers to display and sell their work, exhibitions, working displays and of course ceramics. There is a lot to see and a cafe is on site.

Clifton Dykes,
Penrith,
Cumbria,
CA10 2DH.
Tel: 01768 892 733

Windermere Lake Cruises sail from Amblerside to Lakeside and back again on Lake Windermere. Windermere Lake Curises Ltd has 3 steamers, 9 launches and woodern launches.