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The BEST WESTERN Burnside Hotel offers accommodation, perfect for exploring the many historic, cultural and contemporary attractions as well as Lakeland towns, villages and rural idylls within the Lake District.

Whether you're visiting for the huge range of activities on offer or wanting a relaxing break away there's always something to see or do in the heart of the Lakes.

If on the other hand it's a gentle walk through the countryside and around the lake, or for the more adventurous a vigorous walk over some of the most rugged mountains and fells, the Burnside Hotel offers you the perfect base for your Lake District Break.

If its retail therapy you're looking for, there are department stores, specialist shops and factory outlets in the main towns, with galleries and croft shops throughout the Lake District.

For further details and admission prices for each event listed please contact the individual attraction direct.


Top Lake District Attractions

Windermere Lake Cruises Enjoy a cruise of your choice on England's largest lake, Lake Windermere, in the heart of the Lake District. www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway In the picturesque Leven Valley at the southern end of Windermere enjoy a ride on The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway. www.lakesiderailway.co.uk Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Laal Ratty The laal ratty is the English Lake District's oldest, longest and undoubtedly most scenic steam railway. Enjoy a seven mile journey from the delightful coastal village of Ravenglass through two glorious valleys to the foot of England's highest mountains. www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk World of Beatrix Potter Meet Peter Rabbit and all his friends in the magical World of Beatrix Potter. www.hop-skip-jump.com Muncaster Castle Muncaster Castle & Gardens is one of the best places to visit in the Lake District for a fun family day out! The Muncaster Experience is different for everyone, for further details visit... www.muncaster.co.uk		South Lakes Wild Animal Park Enjoy a day out you'll never forget at the South Lakes Wild Animal Park, the ultimate interactive animal experience, there's nothing else like it! www.wildanimalpark.co.uk Trotters World of Animals The award winning Wildlife Park set amidst the picturesque Lakeland fells offers a great day out in the countryside! www.trottersworld.com Brantwood, Discover the World of John Ruskin Former home of John Ruskin, Brantwood is the most beautifully situated house in the Lake District. www.brantwood.org.uk Holker Hall & Gardens Magnificently situated only a short distance from Grange-over-Sands and the expanse of Morecambe Bay, Holker Hall is set in exceptionally beautiful countryside with gardens that merge into Parkland framed by the Lakeland Hills. www.holker.co.uk

What's On in the Lake District

Ambleside Daffodil & Spring Flower Show Saturday 26th to Sunday 27th March 2011 www.ambleside-show.org.uk South Cumbria Music Festival, Ulverston Sunday 10th to Saturday 16th April 2011 www.scmfweb.org.uk Ulverston Walking Festival Friday 29th April to Sunday 8th May 2011 All around Ulverston Lakes Alive Summer 2011 Various locations around South Lakeland and Cumbria www.lakesalive.org Cartmel Races Saturday 28th, Monday 30th May and Wednesday 1st June 2011 Thursday 25th, Saturday 27th and Monday 29th August 2011 www.cartmel-racecourse.co.uk Holker Festival Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th June 2011 Holker Hall, Cark-in-Cartmel www.holker.co.uk Ulverston International Music Festival Friday 3rd to Sat 11th June 2011 www.ulverstonmusicfestival.co.uk British Gas Great North Swim Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June 2011 Lake Windermere www.greatnorthswim.org Windermere Air Festival Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July 2011 The Glebe, Bowness-on-Windermere www.windermereairshow.co.uk Ambleside Traditional Lakeland Sports Thursday 28th July 2011 www.amblesidesports.co.uk Lake District Summer Music Friday 29th July to Sunday 14th August 2011 Various venues around Cumbria www.ldsm.org.uk Ambleside Summer Flower Show & Craft Fair Saturday 6th to Sun 7th August 2011 www.ambleside-show.org.uk		Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show Sunday 28th August 2011 The Showfield, Grasmere www.grasmeresportsandshow.co.uk Mintfest - Kendal International Street Arts Festival Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th September 2011 Kendal Town Centre www.lakesalive.org Ulverston Charter Festival Saturday 3rd to Saturday 17th September 2011 www.ulverston.net Kendal Torchlight Carnival Friday 9th September 2011 Kendal Town Centre www.kendaltorchlightcarnival.co.uk Ulverston Lantern Procession Saturday 17th September 2011 www.ulverston.net Kendal Festival of Food Week beginning Monday 24th October 2011 www.kendalfestivaloffood.co.uk Coniston Power Boat Records Week Monday 31st October to Friday 4th November 2011 Coniston Water www.conistonpowerboatrecords.co.uk Kendal Mountain Festival Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th November 2011 www.mountainfest.co.uk Ambleside Lantern Procession and Christmas Lights Switch On Saturday 19th November 2011 www.amblesidechristmaslights.co.uk Windermere and Bowness Winter Lights and Santa Cruise Saturday 26th November 2011 www.windermerewinterlights.org Dickensian Festival Ulverston Saturday 26th to Sunday 27th November 2011 www.ulverston.net Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Fair and Procession Saturday 3rd to Sunday 4th December 2011 www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk

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