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Beatrix Potter Gallery

Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NS
Description:: Gallery showing original book illustrations by Beatrix Potter and displays on her life and work. Making of 'Miss Potter' display.
Directions:: In centre of Hawkshead, next to Red Lion pub.
Map of LA22 0NS
Opening times:: Sat 8th Sept, 1030-1600; , , ,
Additional information:: Timed ticket on arrival.
Organised by:: The National Trust
Website:: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NS
Description:: Remainder 15th century manorial building - once owned by Furness Abbey.
Directions:: 15 walk from Hawkshead village - directions from Hawkshead NT shop.
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Opening times:: Sat 8th Sept, 1100-1600; , ,
Organised by:: The National Trust
Website:: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Chapel Stile, Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JE
Description:: Tapestry designed and made by the community in the Langdale Valleys to mark the Millennia. It depicts the formation and history of the valleys. The tapestry is hung in the church which is open during daylight hours. Guides will be present on the Sat and Sun.
Directions:: 3 1/2 miles NE of Ambleside on B5343 leaving A593 at Skelwith Bridge. Parking available on school playground on Sat and Sun
Map of LA22 9JE
Opening times:: Thur 6th Sept, 0900-1700
Fri 7th Sept, 0900-1700
Sat 8th Sept, 0900-1700 Guide available 1400-1600
Sun 9th Sept, Service 1030-1200 Guide 1400-1600; ,
Organised by:: Holy Trinity Church - Langdale

The Jerwood Centre @ The Wordsworth Trust, Grasmere, Cumbria: Home to 90% of the manuscripts of the poet William Wordsworth

Photo by Alex Black

The Wordsworth Trust, Dove Cottage, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SH
Description:: The Jerwood Centre is a storage and research building next to Dove Cottage, home of the poet William Wordsworth. It houses more than 70,000 books, manuscripts, paintings and objects. Not normally open to the public, the curatorial team are offering guided tours of the building and collection.
Directions:: Dove Cottage and the Jerwood Centre are just S of Grasmere village on the main A591, 4 miles N of Ambleside. The car park is just off the main A591 in front of the 'Villa Columbina' restaurant and tea-room
Map of LA22 9SH
Opening times:: Thur 6th Sept, Tours 1000 & 1100 & 1400 & 1500 & 1600
Sat 8th Sept, Tours 1000 & 1100 & 1400 & 1500 & 1600; , , , , ,
Organised by:: The Wordsworth Trust

Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JA
Description:: Mock Gothic Victorian Castle on west shore of Windermere, where Beatrix Potter once stayed on holiday, rooms unfurnished. Landscape park & garden.
Directions:: boat from Ambleside or 4 m from Hawkshead
Map of LA22 0JA
Opening times:: Sat 8th Sept, 1100-1600; , , , , ,
Additional information:: Assistance dogs only. No refreshments. Ground floor only, through separate entrance.
Organised by:: National Trust
Website:: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Easedale Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9QW
Description:: Thorney How was the first property bought by the YHA in 1931, and has been welcoming visitors to the area ever since. Built as a farmhouse in the 17th century, the building retains much of its original character and charm. Storytelling and treasure hunt
Directions:: 1 mile NW of Grasmere village centre on Easedale Rd, signposted from rd
Map of LA22 9QW
Opening times:: Sat 8th Sept, 1130-1630
Sun 9th Sept, 1130-1630; , , , , ,
Additional information:: Refreshments provided
Organised by:: Youth Hostel Association

High Close, Loughrigg, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9HJ
Description:: Victorian mansion in several acres of grounds. Many original features and many rare trees in the grounds.
Opening times:: Fri 7th Sept, 1000-1600; , , , , ,
Additional information:: Level access to ground floor
Organised by:: YHA England & Wales