The Grange Hotel Loweswater

We have below a selection of links of local websites we thought that you might find
useful to planning your holiday.

Ann Bowker - Mad About Mountains	Mountains Daily weather updates and pictures. A site run by a dedicated enthusiast, you can visit every day and find something new.
Aquarium of the Lakes	The UK's leading freshwater aquarium
Derwent Bay Bears	Local woodcrafts and famous wood carved bears on the shores of Derwentwater.
Derwentwater Marina	The Marina is an ideal location for your water or mountain based activities, or for simply relaxing amid the beautiful scenery of the Borrowdale Valley.
Derwent Pencil Museum	In Keswick - The Home of the world's first pencils
George Fisher	Keswick's famous outdoor shop, now with e-commerce
George Fisher's WebCam	Check out the weather as it is right now
Hadrian's Wall	The final frontier to the Roman Empire!
Heaton Cooper Studio	The Grasmere based Art Studio founded in 1938
Honister Slate Mine	A fully guided tour into the mine itself is available several times a day detailing the history and spectacular features of the mine.
Holker Hall	Spectacular national award winning gardens; and the opportunity to visit the Lakeland Motor Museum
Jennings Brewery Tour	Over 175 years of brewing excellence, overflowing with history & well worth a visit!
John Dawsons Lake District Walks	An excellent site and resource for those wishing to explore the fells.
Keswick Adventure	A group of various outdoor activity providers based around the Keswick area.
Keswick Launch	Provides frequent trips around Derwentwater, in both directions.
Keswick Rambles	Organised walks starting from Keswick.
Lakeland Sheep and Wool Centre	Here is a real hands-on opportunity to meet Cumbria's most famous residents.
Muncaster Castle	Explore the historic haunted castle or visit the World Owl Centre and Himalayan Gardens
North West England Forest District	For information about the local forests
Puzzling Place	The Lake District's newest and most unbelievable attraction!
Ravenglass Railway	The most beautiful train journey in England
Rheged	Rheged is Europe's largest grass covered building and a winner of the global "BA Tourism for Tomorrow Awards"
Ruskin Museum	Based in Coniston, a museum not only on Ruskin but also the Coniston area itself.
Traveline	For all your Public Transport requirements.
The Theatre by the Lake	Keswick's superb brand new Theatre!
Trotters World of Animals	Home to hundreds of animals. A great deal is under cover so rain need not spoil your visit.
Ullswater Steamers	19th century steamers, now converted to oil, cruising on Ullswater.
Wordsworth House	Dove Cottage and all things Wordsworth.

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