Below are a collection of useful links to other things to do in the area and places to stay.
Grasmere Garden Village
Take a trip to the very heart of the English Lake District and discover the warm and friendly welcome at Grasmere.
www.grasmeregardens.com
Easedale Tarn
Relaxed and peaceful walk with lovely waterfalls and beautiful tarn.
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Helm Crag
A relatively easy walk from Grasmere with fantastic views from the top!
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St. Oswald's Church
The simple tombstone of William Wadsworth and his wife Mary is located in the churchyard, making this church one of the most visited literary shrines in the world
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Dove Cottage
Dove Cottage was the home of William Wordsworth during his most productive and inspired years. He arrived in 1799, looking for a haven, where he could settle down and fulfil his dream of living a simple life, surrounded by nature and able to concentrate on his writing.
For information about their opening hours visit their website here
The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop (Sarah Nelson's)
The recipe is locked in the National Westminster Bank in Ambleside. The business is owned and run by the Wilson family, and has been for over 60 years. Each day visitors to the shop are greeted by the wonderful aroma of freshly baked gingerbread and an atmosphere that's bursting with tradition.
4 Seasons Foods
For all our vegetables, located in Threlkeld, near Keswick
www.4seasonsfoods.com
Lakes Speciality Foods
For all our meat, located in Staveley
www.lakesspecialityfoods.co.uk
C&G Neve
For all our fish, located in Fleetwood, Lancashire
Cheese Larder
For all our cheese, located in Kendal
www.cheeselarder.co.uk
David Willan
For all our bread, located in Oxenholme, Kendal
Mike bates dairy
Our local farmer, suppliers of milk and eggs
Continental Quattro Stagioni
For all our Italian wines, tomatoes and olives
www.continental-food.co.uk
Lakeland VIntners
For all our wines and spirits
www.lakelandvintners.co.uk
Hawkshead Brewery
For our local and speciality beers
www.hawksheadbrewery.co.uk
Barnsgate Brewery
For our local and speciality beers
www.barngatesbrewery.co.uk
Grasmere Garden Centre
For all our decorations and fresh flowers
www.grasmeregardens.com
Lisolabuona
For all our artisan meats, cheeses and pasta - an Italian family business with a passion for the wonderful Italian delicacies produced on the beautiful island of Sardinia
www.lisolabuona.co.uk
Farrers Coffee
For all our speciailty teas and coffees
www.farrerscoffee.co.uk
Walking & Cycling
There are plenty of opportunities to get out into the wonderful hills. This handy little App has loads of local itineraries to keep you busy
www.nurtureeden.org
The Bridge House
Painted by Turner and photographed by thousands of tourists each year, the tiny Bridge House in Ambleside was built suspended over Stock Beck to escape land tax. At one time it was said to be home to a family of eight but now serves as an information centre for the National Trust.
www.visitcumbria.com/amb/bridge-house
