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There is an array of things to do in the Ullswater Valley, just some of which have been mentioned below. Don’t forget that opening times vary according to season and some attractions close in the winter months.
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Ullswater "Steamers"
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Sail on England’s most beautiful lake onboard the Victorian
"steamers" Lady of the Lake and Raven. You can make a day of it by opting to
"Cruise & Walk" or "Cruise & Lunch". See "Glenridding to Howtown Walk" &
"Hallin Fell Walk" in the "Estate Walks" section.
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Dalemain Historic House & Gardens
(10 miles towards Penrith)
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A Mediaeval, Tudor & early Georgian house steeped in history with lovely gardens to enjoy and a tearoom serving traditional home made food!
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Aira Force Waterfall & Tearooms
(2½ miles north up lake road)
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Red squirrels thrive in the woodland through which a short Victorian walk leads you to one of the most famous natural features in the area… well worth a visit! Free parking for National Trust members, otherwise Pay & Display.
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Wetheriggs Pottery
(2 miles outside Penrith)
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The UK’s only remaining steam-powered pottery and home to one of the first Ceramic Cafes in the North of England. Create your own work of art, get your kid’s face painted, visit the museum… basically, there’s lots to do!
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Eden Ostrich World
(Langwathby, 6 miles east of Penrith)
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Visit this award winning visitor centre and you’ll see ostrich chicks hatching, emu, wallabies, rhea and, if you’re really lucky, cows and sheep too! You can also see Tilly and her amazing Zebra-foal, a species unique to Eden Ostrich World.
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Rheged
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‘The Village in the Hill’, recently voted Cumbria’s Best Large Visitor Attraction! It’s centrepiece is a giant cinema screen the size of six double- decker buses showing epic adventure movies every day. Other attractions include a restaurant, bar, soft-play area, local craft shops, gallery, a Mountaineering Exhibition, live music, classic cinema and more!
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