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Windermere Jetty is a spectacular new museum on the shores of Windermere that showcases the sights and sounds of life on the lake. Steam launches, sailing yachts, motorboats and record breaking speed boats are exhibited in the boat house on the water and the exhibition galleries while in the live conservation workshop you can see the collection of historic boats as they are restored.
This cosy converted 17th century Lakeland farmhouse, the home of Beatrix Potter, is filled with Beatrix’s favourite belongings which inspired many of her famous stories. The house appears as if Beatrix had just stepped out for a walk.
The Beer Hall at Staveley, brewers of bold, innovative beers since 2002.
From 14 hand pumps, knowledgeable, friendly staff serve the full range of Hawkshead Brewery beers. It’s a spacious and modern glass-fronted building.
There is a bottle shop where you can purchase Hawkshead Brewery beers, T-shirts, branded glasses, and an array of different merchandise. Ready for your beer drinking sessions or to relax in showing your support to the Hawkshead Brewery brand.
For their homemade award-winning Sticky Toffee Pudding (still number one with fellow pudding lovers) homemade in the Lake District.
A must to visit!
Victorian cook Sarah Nelson invented Grasmere Gingerbread in 1854 in the English Lake District village from where it gets its name.
A unique, spicy-sweet cross between a biscuit and cake, its reputation quickly spread, and it is now enjoyed by food lovers all over the world.
Take a tour of this beautifully renovated old Victorian cattle farm nestled on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake.
The majestic surroundings inspire their artistic ethos and their ranges of fine whiskies, gins and vodka. Visitors enjoy tours of the state-of-the-art distillery and tastings of their award-winning spirits.
The on-site shop stocks The Lake Distilleries full product range along with giftware from other local makers. Informal dining and beverages are available at Bistro at the Distillery, showcasing locally sourced ingredients and products or guests can enjoy bespoke private dining in The Boardroom.