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The Lake District

28/2/2015

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Being born and bred in the North West of England I have fond memories of, and a real soft spot for, the Lake District. With a dozen or so of the largest lakes in the country, the highest mountain in England, and nearly 2000 miles of rights of way you can walk, climb, cycle, horse ride, go sailing, rowing, motor-boating, kayaking – you can even walk on water in water-walking ball!
To keep the kids entertained there are Adventure Playgrounds, Tree-Top Nets (walkways, slides and tunnels made out of nets), organised workshops, and a whole host of walks and events with the whole family in mind.
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It’s not all activities though – there are many attractions to visit. If it’s the animal kingdom you’re interested in then there’s an Aquarium, a Wildlife Oasis and a Bird of Prey Centre. Other places to visit include Castles, Museums, Cottages associated with the famous poet Wordsworth as well as the Church where he is buried.

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For Beatrix Potter fans you can visit her home at Hill Top House - the house, farm, and nearby villages feature in some of her best known books.


Did You Know?

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Why so many Lake District cottages are painted white.


A. Houses and farms used to be treated with red lead and then lime-washed, which whitens, to keep out the damp. Many of today’s homeowners have continued this look by painting their houses white.
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