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The South Lakes has lots of fun-filled days suitable for anyone!
Attractions in the South Lakes
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- Zoo & Animals
- History
- Kids
- The Lake District
- Sports
- Bird Watching
- Local Walks
- Museums
- National Trust
- Places of Interest
- Walking
- Water Sports
Grizedale Mountain Bikes
Rent a mountain bike for you or the family for a nice day out.
Velo Bikes
Rent a great quality bike in Ulverston for yourself or the family.
Lake District Bikes
Rent a great quality bike in Ulverston for yourself or the family.
South Lakes Safari Zoo
South Lake Safari Zoo is the only safari zoo in the UK. A great day out for the family!
Lakes Aquarium
Come and see the marine life at the Lakes Aquarium - an excellent experience for the whole family!
Go Ape
Go Ape zip-lining in Grisedale Forrest is an action packed day out for all the family.
Windermere Lake Cruises
If the weather permits, get the best view of the lake with Windermere Lake Cruises.
Fell Foot
Fell Foot is a great, family friendly location to play, explore and relax.
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
This extensive working mill produced millions of wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries.
Cliffhanger Rooms
Cliffhanger Rooms were the first Escape Rooms to open in Cumbria in 2016 and are currently ranked the No1 Escape Rooms. We also won the coveted “Best New Tourism Business” awarded by Cumbria Tourism in 2017.
Seaview Riding School
Hampsfell Hospice
Built in 1846 by the vicar of Cartmel, Hampsfell Hospice has provided shelter for travellers ever since. Just a half hour’s walk from from Grange-over-Sands, the Hospice boasts an outstanding view that takes in the Old Man of Coniston, Helvelyn, the Langdales and Morecambe Bay
Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve
Outstanding dune habitat supporting a wealth of wildlife and with magnificent views across the Duddon Estuary onto the Lakeland Fells.
Grange Over Sands
With a year-round population of roughly 4,000 people, Grange-over-Sands is one of the smallest towns nestled along the Morecambe Bay in North West England.
Canal Foot
Canal Foot is an industrial village in Cumbria, England, on the Leven estuary. It is located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) by road to the east of the centre of Ulverston.
Piel Island
Situated on the tip of the Furness Peninsula, Piel Island is a jewel that the traveller can stumble across and be won over forever, by this charming little fifty acre island. For it has a King, a Castle and a Pub, all steeped in history waiting to be discovered by you.
Walney Island
With stunning views across Morecambe bay, this shingle island reserve is full of interest and a fantastic place for bird watching. South Walney Nature Reserve is home to the only grey seal colony in Cumbria.
Grange Promenade
Your time in Grange-over-Sands won’t be complete without a visit to our famous Promenade. Take the time to enjoy a leisurely stroll along The Prom and admire the fabulous views of Morecambe Bay.
Furness Abbey
The impressive remains of an abbey founded by Stephen, later King of England, including much of the east end and west tower of the church, the ornately decorated chapter house and the cloister buildings.
Furness Golf Club
Founded in 1872, Furness Golf Club is the 3rd oldest links and the 6th oldest golf club in England and probably the best kept golfing secret in the North West.
Dunnerholme Golf Club
Founded in 1905, the Dunnerholme Golf Club is a links course on the shores of the Duddon Estuary north of the village of Askam-in-Furness. Dunnerholme Rock from which the Golf Club gets its name, is a limestone outcrop that projects out in to the Estuary and is part of the course.
Barrow Golf Club
A Jewel set amidst the splendour of the Lake District and the beauty of the Furness Peninsula. Formed in 1921, its elevated position, overlooking the Duddon estuary and with glorious views of the Lakeland mountains, provides a fitting backdrop to this 18 hole, 6200 yard, Par 71, championship golf course.
Ulverston Golf Course
A wonderful parkland course in Cumbria’s Lake District. Originally designed by Open champion Alex Herd, the course was remodelled by renowned golf course architect H S Colt in the 1920’s. The challenging par 71 layout provides spectacular views over Morecambe Bay and the Lake District fells.
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
We feel justifiably proud of our historic branch line over which we have had custody since 1970 when we took over its operation. Our small band of permanent staff and volunteers have worked tirelessly to protect and improve our railway.
Millerbeck Light Railway
The famous Millerbeck Light Railway is situated in the private grounds of Millerbeck House, in the Lakeland village of Staveley-in-Cartmel, near Newby Bridge – ¼ mile south from Lake Windermere and the National Trust property of Fell Foot in Cumbria
Birkrigg Fort
Walney Walks
Earnse Bay
Hoad Monument
Dock Museum
The Dock Museum is situated in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. Most of its exhibits concern the history of the town, focusing on the shipbuilding industry at VSEL, the steelworks industry — of which Barrow once had the world’s largest, the Furness Railway and the World War II bombings of the town
Laurel & Hardy Museum
The Museum started life as one man’s collection stemming from his lifelong love of ‘the boys’. Starting out as a few scrapbooks of photos, the collection grew over time until it filled one small room with pictures covering all the walls and even the ceiling.
Lakeland Motor Museum
Explore our fascinating collection of over 30,000 exhibits that trace the development of road transport throughout the twentieth century – cycles, motorbikes, motor cars and automobilia.
Holker Hall & Gardens
Holker is the home of Lucy Cavendish and her husband Tor McLaren who extend a warm welcome to all visitors. Magnificently situated only a short distance from Grange-over-Sands and the expanse of Morecambe Bay, the Estate is set in exceptionally beautiful countryside with gardens that merge into parkland, framed by the Lakeland Hills.
Piel Castle
Accessible only via a small boat ferry, this 14th century fortress was built by the Abbot of Furness to guard Barrow-in-Furness against pirates and Scots raiders. Lambert Simnel, pretender to Henry VII’s throne, landed here in 1487. The massive keep, inner and outer baileys and the towered curtain walls are still standing.
Barrow AFC
Townhouse.211 are proud sponsors of Barrow AFC. For tickets to local & away games, fixtures please visit their website.
