Local Attractions & Useful Links

New Daytime Activity

Next door behind the White Horse Inn is the Lake Districts latest activity, Llama trekking,
to find out more visit www.lakelandllamatreks.co.uk

Evening Entertainment

Due to the large number of excellent restaurants close by, we do not normally provide an evening meal. We are however able to recommend many of these establishments.

These establishments are popular and it is often advisable to book ahead to avoid disappointment. We have therefore included below a selection of telephone numbers of local establishments.

Should you have any difficulty please do not hesitate to contact us and we can happily provide alternatives.

Restaurant/Pub	Telephone number
The White Horse Inn, Scales (next door)	017687 79883
The Mill Inn, Mungrisdale (5 minutes drive)	017687 79632
The Sportsmans Inn, Troutbeck (7 minutes drive - good with children)	017684 83231
The Troutbeck Inn, Troutbeck (5 minutes drive)	017684 83635
Horse & Farrier, Threlkeld (3 minutes drive)	017687 79688
The Herdwick Inn, Penruddock	017684 83007

Theatre by the Lake

Following its internationally acclaimed opening season in 1999, the new programme is promising more, varied productions to be staged throughout the year and catering for all tastes!

The theatre box office can be contacted on 017687 74411.

Alternatively, for your convenience and at no extra cost we can book your tickets for you and ensure they are waiting for you on your arrival here or at the box office.

Please ring to find out the dates of the productions or visit their web site on www.theatrebythelake.com

Useful Links

Recommended Accommodation

Glendale Guest House - 4 star Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Keswick

Whitbarrow Farm - Farmhouse B & B accommodation

Broom Cottage - B & B accommodation at Long Marten near Appleby

Travel Directories

British Breaks.com &
Ireland-Breaks .com - Holiday Accommodation Directories. Hotels, Cottages, Caravan & Camping Sites and more

Dogs Invited

@UK - The UK Travel and Tourist Guide.

Bed and Breakfasts Guide - UK B&B directory - The UKs most definitive accommodation directory, for all accommodation offering bed and breakfast that can easily be searched and booked online

Local Attractions

Lake District Walking - >An excellent guide to fell walking in the English Lake District by John Dawson.

Literary Heritage

William Wordsworth & Dove Cottage - The official guide to William Wordsworth

The Story of Beatrix Potter - The Lake District was home to the famous children's author, Beatrix Potter.

About Keswick and Local Area

Keswick Tourism Association - A guide to the area including various attractions and events Lake District Events.

Cumbria and the Lake District - Information on Cumbria`s great history, pictures, the beautiful countryside, old towns and villages.

Visiting Britain - Visiting Britain Information

Cumbria on the Internet - Guide to business, tourism and information in Cumbria and the English Lake District.

Lake District Events - The Official Lake District National Park Guide to Events in the Lake District.

North Lakes.com - North Lakes Information

Outdoor Retail shops

George Fisher - Outdoor clothing and equipment

Other Attractions and Activities

Llama Treking - See the lakes while leading a llama

Keswick Attractions and activities - Attractions and activities in Keswick

Theatre by The Lake - Keswicks local theatre with varied staged productions.

Lake District National Park - Information on Lake district mountains and peaks.

The National Trust - The National Trust owns 100s of houses.

Leeds-Settle-Carlisle Railway - This Railway runs through some of the finest scenery in the north
of England. This document includes details of trains, stations and places to visit.

South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society