Things to do in Waterhead, Cumbria

We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Waterhead, Cumbria.

History and Heritage in Waterhead

Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.

History and heritage within 10 miles of Waterhead.

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Ambleside Roman Fort | English Heritage
Ambleside Roman Fort | English Heritage
The well-marked remains of a 2nd-century fort with large granaries, probably built under Hadrian's rule to guard the Roman road from Brougham to Ravenglass and act as a supply base.
Stott Park Bobbin Mill | English Heritage
Stott Park Bobbin Mill | English Heritage
Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere in Cumbria, this extensive working mill produced literally millions of wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries.
Hardknott Roman Fort | English Heritage
Hardknott Roman Fort | English Heritage
This remote and dramatically-sited fort was founded under Hadrian's rule in the 2nd century.Well-marked remains include the headquarters building, commandant's house and bath house.

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The Arts in Waterhead

Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.

The arts within 10 miles of Waterhead.

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Windermere Jetty
Windermere Jetty
Plan the perfect Lake District day out. Be inspired by the lake and dip into the stories of the boats, people and history of Windermere.
Lakes Art Gallery
Lakes Art Gallery
Original paintings and limited edition prints by over 30 artists.

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The Great Outdoors in Waterhead

Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.

The great outdoors within 10 miles of Waterhead.

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Dorothy Farrer's Spring Wood | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Dorothy Farrer's Spring Wood | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
This upland oak woodland is rich in mosses, ferns and liverworts. Bluebells and wild garlic carpet the wood in the spring and both pied and spotted flycatchers and redstarts are seen.
Barkbooth Lot | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Barkbooth Lot | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Rough fell, grassland, wetland and wooded areas provide a diverse habitat where dragonflies, damselflies and the rare high brown fritillary butterfly abound.
Howe Ridding Wood | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Howe Ridding Wood | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Ancient woodland with exceptionally rich and interesting range of flowering plants. Coppice management benefits several species of butterfly and part of the nature reserve is a traditional orchard with Westmorland damson and apple trees.

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Exploring further afield?

Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.

Waterhead Clappersgate Ambleside Brathay Skelwith Bridge Troutbeck High Wray Rydal Outgate Town Head High Green Troutbeck Bridge Town End Trout Beck Knipe Fold Gillbank Elterwater Town End Colthouse Hawkshead Chapel Stile Windermere Woodland Little Langdale Roger Ground Grasmere Hawkshead Hill Belle Isle Heathwaite Heaning High Water Head Ferney Green Bowness-On-Windermere Town Head Near Sawrey Far Sawrey Far End Grassgarth Godrill Beck Ings Kentmere Cat Bank Coniston High Cunsey Green Quarter Storrs Haws Bank Grizdale Beck Reston Great Langdale Beck

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