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What to Do in the AONB

Tour the animal kingdom from magical molecules to mischievous monkeys at the Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, the North West’s favourite little zoo.

mail@wildlifeoasis.co.uk

 

Home of the Bittern and other spectacular wildlife, great walks, shop and tearoom. Our Visitor Centre is open daily Telephone 01524 762601.

budgie bikes

Offer affordable bike hire from various outlets including Arnside YHA.
Telephone:
01524 389410

budgietransport@wyrenet.co.uk

Landscape conservation charity,linked to the AONB Service. Range of events, guided walks, evening talks.

info@arnsidesilverdaleaonb.org.uk

A challenge for both new and proficient golfers, experience a great days golf and the breathtaking views. Built on Limestone the course is rarely closed throughout the year, to play just phone 01524 701300.
Shop, Bar & catering facilities.

A Collection of traditional contemporary art, crafts and gifts. Cafe/Restaurant serving quality homemade fayre. Telephone 01524 701405

enquiries@wolfhouse-gallery.co.uk

Discover the secrets of the famous Gillow furniture making family.
House tours, birds of prey, tearooms, gardens.
Open May to September 2pm - 5pm Tuesday to Friday.
(August only 12:30pm - 5pm)

One of the few working mills in the area. Paper making, bread making and other educational workshops. "Green Energy" - 83kW Hydro electric installation in progress.

"Brief Encounter" (film location) exhibitions, specialist shops, cafe, guided tours, rail and bus links.
Free admission. Open - Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm.
Telephone: 01524 735165

Swimming pool, Gym, Restaurant and Bar - open to non-residents.
Touring caravans welcome, Holiday Caravans for hire.
Telephone 01524 701508.

caravan@holgates.co.uk

Original and limited fine art, diamonds and designer jewellery, glass and silver, discerning furniture and so much more.
Telephone 01524 761762.

art@gallery-h.co.uk

Plants, Trees, Shrubs and gifts, Compost, Houseplants. Open 9.00 – 5.30 Monday – Saturday. Sundays 10.30 – 4.30. Tel 015395 63630

enquiries@beetham-nurseries.co.uk

Specialist nursery offering a wide range of hardy perennials, hellebores, meconopsis, hardy ferns and trilliums. Luxury home-made cakes. New tearoom with views across the Kent Estuary. Tel: 01524 701252/702010

info@kayesgardens.co.uk

A perfect day out in a setting of peace and tranquillity. Includes authentic farm shop, café, gallery and animal/bird park. Open 7 days 9.00am – 6.00pm Tel: 01524 701255

info@waterslack.com

 
 
 
 
 
 

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