Local Attractions

There is so much to see and do in the lake district - below are some of the local attractions in the area - I also have a selection of walking material for your use.

Leisure Club
The local leisure club is only 5 minutes walk away. Relax in the pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room and head to the gym if you have the urge to exercise. Spoil your self with a treatment in the beauty salon (we can book this for you).

Horse Riding
See the beauty of the lakeland fells from horse back - www.lakes-riding.co.uk - only a few minutes drive away.

Tennis
The latest in indoor tennis courts only a short drive away. We can book this for you, please ask for details.

Golf
There are many Golf courses in the area, please ask for details.

Walks & Other Attractions
There are lovely country walks from Hill Crest, also many local attractions within easy reach including:

* Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam railway - within walking distance of Hill crest. www.lakesiderailway.co.uk

* The Aquarium - Discover the secret world of the Lakes at Britain's biggest freshwater aquarium. www.aquariumofthelakes.co.uk

* Steam Ferries on Windermere - - the steam boats go from lakeside, up to either Bowness or Ambleside (ideal if you have had a long drive up the day before!) www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

* Lakeland Motor museum - formally in Holker Hall grounds, now on our door step - 5 mins walk away. www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk

* Fell Foot Park - take a small boat across from the steamboat terminal at Lakeside to the Park, and enjoy a relaxing day by the side of the lake or take a rowing boat out - depending how energetic you feel!! www.nationaltrust.org.uk

* Holker Hall - 8 mins drive away - enjoy the award winning gardens, the Motor museum and the hall itself, now housing a gift shop and food hall. www.holker-hall.co.uk

* Cartmel Village, Priory and Races - 5 mins drive - The Priory is the focal point of Cartmel, a quaint little village - well worth a visit, famous for its 'Sticky toffee pudding' (made just outside the village). Also famous for its race days - Dates as follows - May Bank Holiday - 3 days, July ( one day event ) August bank Holiday - 2 days. www.cartmel-steeplechases.co.uk & www.cartmelvillage.com

* Beatrix Potter Exhibition - www.hop-skip-jump.com

* Hawkshead - visit the picturesque and quaint village of Hawshead, enjoy the shops and cafes. The village holds its annual agricultural show - in August. www.hawksheadshow.co.uk

* Grange-Over-Sands - A Seaside town - they hold an annual Edwardian festival in june

* The market town of Ulverston - 10 mins away - home of Laurel & Hardy. They hold a Lantern procession in September and a Dickensian festival in November - both well worth visiting. www.ulverston.net

* Grizedale Forest - take a planned woodland walk or hire a bike or the exhilerating option of goape - a high wire forest adventure, winning best tourism experience 2005 - booking recommended. www.goape.co.uk www.grizedale.org

* South Lakes wild animal park - discover a unique close experience. www.wildanimalpark.co.uk

* Levens Hall - 15 mins away - famous for it's gardens. www.levenshall.co.uk

* Kendal - 15 mins away

Most of the above are only between 5 and 10 mins away, by car.