Traveller's Guide to the South and Central Lakes

golakestravel.co.uk 59 For the Young at Heart From Lakeside you can visit the Lakes Aquarium, hop on a steam train on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway and explore the Lakeland Motor Museum or head across the Lake to the tranquil Fell Foot. At the Lakes Aquarium you can see creatures from the lakes of the world along with those a little closer to home. Make time to enjoy the stunning panoramic views of Windermere from Oscar’s café and restaurant which serves a mouth- watering menu, or visit 1872 for a shopping experience alongside the station and pier. Buy aquarium tickets online and save up to 25% or purchase combined aquarium, train and cruise tickets for a great day out. Enjoy a nostalgic journey on a steam locomotive. Operating daily, steam engines haul comfortable carriages through the picturesque Leven Valley from Lakeside to Haverthwaite. Haverthwaite Station is home to a unique collection of lovingly restored steam and diesel locomotives, which visitors can view in The Engine Shed. The Station Restaurant serves a selection of homemade meals, cakes and snacks. The gift shop boasts an array of gifts and souvenirs, with picnic areas and a woodland adventure playground there is plenty to see and do. Combine your train ride with the fascinating Lakeland Motor Museum at Backbarrow. If you’re crazy about cars this is the attraction for you. The Motor Museum is just a short walk (under 1 mile) from Haverthwaite Station and discounted combined tickets are available-just ask when you book your train ticket. Between May and October hop on the ferry from Lakeside (departing every 30 minutes between 11am-5pm), to enjoy the leafy Fell Foot. At this National Trust, lakeshore Victorian park there’s plenty of space for games, picnics and gentle walks. Open all year round from 8am until 8pm (tea room Mar–Oct only), the sweeping lawns at Fell Foot offer easy lake access making the park perfect for paddling, swimming, boating and kayaking. Day Out 1 The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway Fell Foot & Lakeside Fell Foot & Lakeside