Attractions in Lake District

[bearded bloke]

If you are taking 4WD TOR did a lake district "roadbook" a while back All the passes are great driving experiences the Hardknot in particular if the conditions are exactly right you can see the Isle of Man from the top,most memorable was that I once drove up it (West - East) all the way in reverse (the fuel pump on my Mk1 Escort died so went on gravity) that will make your neck ache,if you do go that way there is a good pub in Boot.
Visitor centre at Windscale nuclear plant is interesting


There is a memorial at Conistan to Sir Malcolm Cambell, I THINK the remains of Bluebird are on display (but that would need checking as it is some years since my last visit)

[scarletrunner]

If you are taking 4WD TOR did a lake district "roadbook" a while back All the passes are great driving experiences the Hardknot in particular if the conditions are exactly right you can see the Isle of Man from the top,most memorable was that I once drove up it (West - East) all the way in reverse (the fuel pump on my Mk1 Escort died so went on gravity) that will make your neck ache,if you do go that way there is a good pub in Boot.
Visitor centre at Windscale nuclear plant is interesting


There is a memorial at Conistan to Sir Malcolm Cambell, I THINK the remains of Bluebird are on display (but that would need checking as it is some years since my last visit)

Bluebird is currently being restored at Newcastle,but will be doing some trials on Coniston in 2012.Information from pleasure boat captain,(Feb this year.)Hawkshead is well worth a visit.

[Aberdeenplotter]

I'm delighted with all the suggestions so far, particularly for food and drinking establishments. They can make or break a holiday.

[dexterdoglancashire]

Last time I was in the lakes I was 21 (long time ago now) but there is one sight that I will never forget - 7 absolutely stunning Italian girls getting out of a campervan in Keswick

What are you like? :-)

[its hilly]

The maize maze at Sizergh, and Sizergh tea rooms. Drive up the Duddon valley (near Millom) and climb (if you are fit) Corney fell. Then head to the shore at Haverigg and walk for miles up the golden sands. And if you head up to Penrith way nip in to Larch cottage Nurseries at Melkinthorpe and say hello .

[Aberdeenplotter]

Right guys, a huge thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread. Now printed off and we will have that as a reference when deciding what do do when we are there.

[beefy]

No NO No - keep the suggestions coming - I hope to be in Grange - over - Sands at the start of August 2012 for a holiday so keep those ideas coming.

[JanieB]

There is a sweet little steam railway that you can get from Eskdale to Ravenglass.

Known locally as the "Ratty". You could also go and see Muncaster Castle and the owls. Or go to the northern border to Hadrians Wall.

[its hilly]

Lol, I used to live in Allithwaite, just up the road from Grange. I think you lot are playing 'find Hilly'