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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Rydal

The former home of one of England's best-loved poets, William Wordsworth, who lived here from 1813 until his death in 1850.

Attraction type: Historic home; Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 6 attractions in Windermere

Watermill at Ings, the watermill is a busy traditional pub with a difference. They brew their beers on the premise, its easy to find, park and the staff is very good. Food is also good, if you are in...

Attraction type: Brewery
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Tarn Hows, Coniston
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 3 attractions in Coniston

One of the most popular spots in the Lake District, this lake was originally created to supply water to a saw mill.

Attraction type: Lake; Scenic/historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 4 attractions in Hawkshead
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 5 attractions in Barrow-in-Furness
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 6 attractions in Windermere

A unique and historic collection of steam and motor boats.

Attraction type: Transportation museum; Museum; Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 7 attractions in Penrith
Attraction type: Other
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Lakeland Ltd., Windermere
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 6 attractions in Windermere
Attraction type: Department store
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 8 attractions in Kendal
Attraction type: Theater
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Lakes Supertours, Windermere
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 6 attractions in Windermere
Attraction type: Tour
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Easedale Tarn, Grasmere
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 7 attractions in Grasmere
Attraction type: Lake
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 6 attractions in Windermere
Attraction type: Garden; Tourist/visitor center; Town center/square/plaza
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 4 attractions in Hawkshead

This gallery displays original watercolours and manuscripts by the author.

Attraction type: Art gallery; Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 13 attractions in Keswick
Attraction type: History museum
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Penrith Museum, Penrith
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 7 attractions in Penrith
Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 13 attractions in Keswick
Attraction type: Geological formation; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 7 attractions in Grasmere

The museum is beside Dove Cottage, which is where William Wordsworth, the poet who wrote, "I wandered lonely as a cloud" (Daffodil poem) lived while he produced his best work. It has a permanent...

Attraction type: Museum; History museum
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St Sunday Crag, Patterdale
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Patterdale
Attraction type: Geological formation
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 7 attractions in Penrith

Popular tourist destination that offers a range of sights and things to do from shops and restaurants to theaters and playgrounds for the kiddies.

Attraction type: Mall
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 13 attractions in Keswick
Attraction type: Mine; Specialty museum
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