Hawkshead-Croft » Days Out http://www.hawkshead-croft.com/blog In the Heart of The Lake District Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:55:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 The Muncaster Experience http://www.hawkshead-croft.com/blog/the-muncaster-experience/ http://www.hawkshead-croft.com/blog/the-muncaster-experience/#comments Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:41:00 +0000 Mike http://www.hawkshead-croft.com/blog/2007/07/17/the-muncaster-experience/ For 800 years, this historic castle has been home to the Pennington family. With extensive gardens and glorious views, the Muncaster Experience is a great day out for all the family.

Open Feb – Nov daily 10.30 – 18.00

TEL:01229 717614

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The service operates 7 days a week 1st April until 31st October from Coniston Pier to Brantwood jetty, with several stops in between.

Daily sailing information: TEL. 015394 41288

]]> http://www.hawkshead-croft.com/blog/unrivalled-cruising/feed/ 0 The Lake District Visitors Centre http://www.hawkshead-croft.com/blog/the-lake-district-visitors-centre/ http://www.hawkshead-croft.com/blog/the-lake-district-visitors-centre/#comments Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:06:28 +0000 Mike http://www.hawkshead-croft.com/blog/2007/07/11/the-lake-district-visitors-centre/ The Lake District Visitors Centre at Brockhole offers something for everyone – whatever the weather. If you fancy building your own dry stone wall, search for Natterjack toads, or fly over the stunning Lake District landscape on a magic carpet – you’ll find theres plenty to discover in Brockholes exhibitions. Free admission to the visitors centre, exhibitions, the facilities as well as to the garden and grounds.

The Lake District Visitors Centre at Brockhole – Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1LJ – Tel: 015394 46601

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