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The Attractions
The mountains and lakes of Cumbria offer
the visitor unsurpassed scenery and beauty in what is often
described as the "roof of England". William Wordsworth,
John Ruskin and Beatrix Potter were all enraptured by the delights
of the area with its grand peaks, charming villages and magnificent
lakes.
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Central and Southern Lakeland is a
delight with Lake Windermere, England's longest lake at it's heart.
Coniston Water, Rydal Water and Grassmere are not to be missed and
the villages of Windermere, Ambleside and Hawkshead are ideal for
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The
Northern Lakes centred on Keswick
and Dewentwater [known as the "Queen of the Lakes"] have
their own special grandeur with superb walks and amazing scenery.
Finally Western Lakeland has both England's deepest lake
[Wastewater] and highest mountain [Scafell Pike]. Emmerdale,
Buttermere and Crummock Water are all worth a visit.
The Lake District is not just famed for
it's scenery. The area has a number of attractions including RYDAL
MOUNT and GARDENS the former home of William Wordsworth between 1813
-1850 and overlooking Lake Windermere and Rydal Water. Nearby
DOVE HOUSE [his home from 1799 to 1808] and the WORDSWORTH MUSEUM
are enchanting and offer a rare insight into the life of one of
England's greatest poets. WORDSWORTH HOUSE, the poet's birthplace in
Cockermouth is also open to the public and is a short walk from one
of the auctioneers we may visit.
| HILL TOP near Ambleside was once
the home of Beatrix Potter, who wrote many of her most famous
children's stories about Peter Rabbit and his friends in the 17th
Century house. TOWNEND near Windermere is a remarkably well
preserved 17th Century farmhouse and has a fascinating range of
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What is
claimed to be the world's finest steamboat collection can be
found at the WINDERMERE STEAMBOAT CENTRE.
Overlooking Coniston Water is BRANTWOOD, the former home of John
Rushkin, the artist with it's enchanting woodland walks and lakeside
gardens.
Tennyson, Coleridge, Southey and Wordsworth are all
associated with MIREHOUSE, near Keswick. SWARTHMOOR HALL, at
Ulverston and built in the 16th Century is connected with the early
Quaker movement and has a fine display of early furniture.
The National Trust owns much of the Lake District which it seeks
to preserve for the enjoyment of visitors. There are a number of
spectacular walks on National Trust property particularly at AIRA
FORCE, near Ullswater, WASDALE and the TROUTBECK VALLEY. Indeed
everyone seems to walk in the Lake District. No matter what
you abilities there will almost certainly be a walk for you in this
breathtakingly beautiful area of England.
Antiques and
Collectables
Perhaps not surprisingly antique shops are not particularly
common in the Lake District. However there are excellent outlets at
Keswick, Kirby Stephen, Grange over Sands and Newby Bridge.
However the area does have an excellent Auction House at
Cockermouth with good quality Furniture and Fine Art sales. In
addition we are also able to visit Tennants, another
well-established auctioneer in nearby Wensleydale who hold
regular Furniture and Fine Art sales. The presence of these
auctioneers alone justifies the inclusion of the Lake District in
out Tour schedule. They are both well worth a visit.
We usually arrange our Lake District Tours to coincide with at
least one auction to make you trip to this unique part of England
complete.
To make a
Reservation Click Here
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