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Things to do and see on your holiday in Cumbria – a region of great natural beauty and enchantment.
Now a World Heritage Site, its lakes and fells have inspired generations of artists, poets and writers, including John Ruskin, William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Sculptured by the retreating glaciers of the last Ice Age, the Lake District exudes a rich heritage, history and culture everywhere you go.
Today, the Lake District offers an enormous variety of indoor and outdoor activities, fabulous places to eat and drink and great places to visit. No holiday in Cumbria is complete without exploring what the Lake district has to offer.
For more information, visit: www.lakedistrict.gov.uk
Now a World Heritage Site, its lakes and fells have inspired generations of artists, poets and writers, including John Ruskin, William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Sculptured by the retreating glaciers of the last Ice Age, the Lake District exudes a rich heritage, history and culture everywhere you go.
Today, the Lake District offers an enormous variety of indoor and outdoor activities, fabulous places to eat and drink and great places to visit. No holiday in Cumbria is complete without exploring what the Lake district has to offer.
For more information, visit: www.lakedistrict.gov.uk
Over 70 miles in length, Hadrian’s Wall is a World Heritage Site and crosses some of the wildest and most dramatic countryside in England.
Visitors can explore museums, ruined forts and Roman settlements along some of the finest preserved sections of the wall. The best places to visit include the Roman forts of nearby Birdoswald and Housesteads and the Roman towns at Chesters and Corbridge in Northumberland.
For more information, visit: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/hadrians-wall
Over 70 miles in length, Hadrian’s Wall is a World Heritage Site and crosses some of the wildest and most dramatic countryside in England.
Visitors can explore museums, ruined forts and Roman settlements along some of the finest preserved sections of the wall. The best places to visit include the Roman forts of nearby Birdoswald and Housesteads and the Roman towns at Chesters and Corbridge in Northumberland.
For more information, visit: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/hadrians-wall
Carlisle’s magnificent castle and cathedral dominate the city skyline and are well worth a visit. So too, Carlisle’s eclectic mix of restaurants, bars and shops. The city centre has been pedestrianised to make it easy to explore what Carlisle has to offer.
Tullie House museum is the place to go to find out about latest events in Carlisle. The museum also regularly holds exhibitions to highlight aspects of the history of the city, as well as providing a shop window for Cumbria’s thriving artistic community.
For more information, visit: www.discovercarlisle.co.uk
Carlisle’s magnificent castle and cathedral dominate the city skyline and are well worth a visit. So too, Carlisle’s eclectic mix of restaurants, bars and shops. The city centre has been pedestrianised to make it easy to explore what Carlisle has to offer.
Tullie House museum is the place to go to find out about latest events in Carlisle. The museum also regularly holds exhibitions to highlight aspects of the history of the city, as well as providing a shop window for Cumbria’s thriving artistic community.
For more information, visit: www.discovercarlisle.co.uk
Located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the priory endured frequent attacks during the long Anglo-Scottish wars but remains one of the best-preserved and attractive Cumbrian monasteries. Its visitors included the English King Edward 1st who rested here in 1306-7, just a few months before his death on his final campaign.
The priory’s 13th century church is a treasure trove of history and medieval architecture and is well worth a visit.
For more information, visit: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/lanercost-priory
Located close to Hadrian’s Wall, the priory endured frequent attacks during the long Anglo-Scottish wars but remains one of the best-preserved and attractive Cumbrian monasteries. Its visitors included the English King Edward 1st who rested here in 1306-7, just a few months before his death on his final campaign.
The priory’s 13th century church is a treasure trove of history and medieval architecture and is well worth a visit.
For more information, visit: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/lanercost-priory
The park surrounds a 65-acre lake, formed in the last Ice Age over 10,000 years ago. The lake is great for fishing but for the more adventurous, you can sail, canoe or windsurf, or hire a rowing boat from the Park’s Boathouse.
You can also hire mountain bikes to explore the park and surrounding countryside, or simply relax in the Boathouse Tea Room and enjoy the views.
For more information, visit: www.visitcumbria.com
See our Talking Tarn Holiday Cottages page to view Garth House: luxury cottages in the grounds of a Grade II listed building, located just two miles from the lake.
The park surrounds a 65-acre lake, formed in the last Ice Age over 10,000 years ago. The lake is great for fishing but for the more adventurous, you can sail, canoe or windsurf, or hire a rowing boat from the Park’s Boathouse.
You can also hire mountain bikes to explore the park and surrounding countryside, or simply relax in the Boathouse Tea Room and enjoy the views.
For more information, visit: www.visitcumbria.com
See our Talking Tarn Holiday Cottages page to view Garth House: luxury cottages in the grounds of a Grade II listed building, located just two miles from the lake.
Offering an undulating heathland course set in rolling fell country it provides golfers of all levels a real challenge, but this is offset by magnificent panoramic views of the Lake District Fells and the Pennines.
Brampton Golf Club is situated just 2 miles to the south of Garth House, close to Talkin Tarn Country Park.
For more information, visit: www.bramptongolfclub.com/Home.aspx
Offering an undulating heathland course set in rolling fell country it provides golfers of all levels a real challenge, but this is offset by magnificent panoramic views of the Lake District Fells and the Pennines.
Brampton Golf Club is situated just 2 miles to the south of Garth House, close to Talkin Tarn Country Park.
For more information, visit: www.bramptongolfclub.com/Home.aspx
Situated within the market town of Brampton, these five lovely properties lie in the grounds of Garth House, an 1830s Grade II listed building, which is the owner’s home. They provide welcoming and comfortable holiday accommodation, perfect for a relaxing break away.
Garth House, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 1AY
“What a wonderful holiday! Our stay was a combination of luxury and genuine country atmosphere. We would definitely stay again.” Rachel - Manchester
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