Below is a list of activities, and business in the area that should help to make your stay with 4 Winds Lakeland Tipis even better.

#01 - Low Wray Castle (Ambleside)
which is owned by the National Trust and can be viewed at various times in the year, more information and some stunning photographs can be found at www.visitcumbria.com.

#02 - The Drunken Duck Inn(Ambleside)
The Duck has been under the same family ownership since it was bought in April 1977.
The present day Inn is an unstuffy mix of old and new, constantly evolving, but always sticking to the basic philosophy of offering good service, comfortable accommodation, excellent food, wine and beer in a relaxed friendly atmosphere www.drunkenduckinn.co.uk.

#03 - Chesters Café By The River (Skelwith Bridge)
Karen Lawrence and Steph Barton have owned Chesters Café By The River since 1985. It moved to its current location alongside the River Brathay in February 2004 after an extensive refurbishment. Today it is a uniquely situated place to enjoy an extensive range of food and drink contact at www.chesters-cafebytheriver.co.uk.

#04 - Lucy’s Of Ambleside (Ambleside)
Lucy’s Of Ambleside is the famous delicatessen and food emporium www.lucysofambleside.co.uk.

#05 - Hayes Garden World (Ambleside)
Hayes Garden World (Ambleside) Anyone who's watched this vast garden centre grow over the years will know how good it has become. It's certainly one of the largest and best cared for in England - probably due to the personal service offered by the Hayes family. As they say, Hayes Garden World really is sheer inspiration.
Open: Monday - Saturday 09.00-18.00, Sunday 11.00-17.00 Closed 25 December, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday. Hayes Garden World, Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0DW.
Directions: Head towards Ambleside on the A5911. Bear right at the lights and the centre is 500 yards on the left.
Phone: 015394 33434 
E-Mail: richard.hayes@hayesgardenworld.co.uk
Website: www.hayesgardenworld.co.uk

#06 - The Lakes Discovery Museum @ The Armitt (Ambleside)
Experience 2000 years of local history! There are artefacts from the Roman occupation of Ambleside, Kurt Schwitters Ambleside's artist exhibition, Beatrix Potter watercolours, information on John Ruskin, a historic Lake District library, interactive displays, workshops, talks and changing exhibitions. The museum shop sells "Made-in-Cumbria" gifts (which we on this website totally support) and antique books, CD's and so on. Open: 10.00-17.00 daily except Christmas. The Lakes Discovery Museum, the Armitt, Rydal Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BL.
Directions: In the grounds of St Martins College, Ambleside, opposite Rydal Road main car park. Phone: 015394 31212
E-Mail: info@armitt.com
Website: www.thelakesdiscoverymuseum.org.uk

#07 - Lake District Visitors' Centre (Brockhole)
Idyllically situated on the shores of Windermere, and admission is free, though you have to pay for the car park. There are interactive exhibitions, the Mawson gardens, an adventure playground, a shop, cafe and information centre. You can enjoy lakeshore access, and catch a cruise to or from Waterhead (the northern end of the lake, a short distance from Ambleside). I haven't been for some years, so no doubt it's even better now; even then it was certainly a superb introduction to Lakeland life and culture.
Open: Daily 1 April - 29 Oct. Grounds open all year. Please phone for extended winter opening.
Directions: Conveniently located on A591 between Windermere and Ambleside, or cruise from Waterhead, Ambleside. (Waterhead is the real end of Windermere, and it's just a short walk to Ambleside from there).
Phone: 015394 46601 
E-Mail: infodesk@lake-district.gov.uk
Website: www.lake-district.gov.uk

#08 - The Beatrix Potter Exhibition (Bowness)
The Beatrix Potter Exhibition in Bowness, which has recently been, refurbished www.hop-skip-jump.com.

#09 - Grizedale Forest (Grizdale)
Grizedale Forest with its plethora of mountain bike tracks and the GO APE www.goape.co.uk.

#10 - Aquarium Of The Lakes (Lakeside)
Award winning visitor attraction www.aquariumofthelakes.co.uk.

#11 - Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House (Bowness)
This elegant Arts and Crafts Movement house and garden commands spectacular views across Lake Windermere. The restored furnished interiors include original features such as stained glass windows and carved oak panelling. Changing historical and contemporary exhibitions of the applied arts are held in the upper galleries. It's an amazing place, in the sense that such a perfect example of the Arts and Crafts movement should have survived so completely. A fascinating example of British art - and a tribute to the power of the industrialist who had it built.
Open: Daily 10.30-17.00 13 Feb - 24 Dec (Closing 16.00 Feb, Mar, Nov & Dec)
Blackwell the Arts and Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT
Directions: 1.5 miles south of Bowness just off the A5074 on the B5360.
Phone: 015394 46139
E-Mail: info@blackwell.org.uk
Website: www.blackwell.org.uk

#12 - Windermere Lake Cruises (Windimere)
The old steamers (now, of course, driven by diesel engines) have had a long history. Brought in pieces from the shipbuilders at Barrow, they were assembled at various times over the past 150 years on the shore of Windermere. After passing through the hands of good old British Railways, and being somewhat neglected in the process, they have moved into the good care of the Windermere Steamboat Company. Any adult who visited the Lakes as a child will have fond memories of the excitement of setting out for a day trip down the Lake, and even with the passage of time, a trip on these beautifully restored steamers has lost none of its appeal for children and adults alike!

The boats operate every day between Ambleside, Bowness and Lake Side, near Newby Bridge. Seasonal connections operate for Brockhole, Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway, Fell Foot and Ferry House.

Evening Cruises and Jazz/Buffet Cruises operate during the summer. Island cruises sail daily from Bowness. You can also enjoy Santa Specials and Christmas Lunch Cruises.
Open: Daily during daylight hours throughout the year except Christmas Day. First cruise departs Bowness 10.00 (earlier in summer).
Directions: From M6 junction 36, follow the brown signs along the A590 to Lakeside or take A591 to Bowness and Ambleside.
Phone: 015395 31188
E-Mail: mail@windermere-lakecruises.co.uk
Website: www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

#13 - Plenty of Walks (Everywhere!!!)
Plenty of fabulous walks for the Lake District are detailed at www.go4awalk.com.

#14 - Mill Yard Studios (Staveley)
A working space for artists, Exhibitions and open days, Specialist courses and workshops. A fantastic studio in the cultural village of Staveley nr. Windermere hosted by David Penn and Pam Williamson. For more info see: www.millyardstudios.co.uk.

#15 - Go APE (Grizdale)
high wire forest adventure, best tourism experience 2005. In the heart of the Lake Districts Grizedale Forest. For more info see: www.goape.co.uk.

#16 - Lake District Llamas (Keswick)
Why not have a truly unique experience and go llama trekking? Lake District Llama Trekking offers llama treks and picnics in different locations in the area. For more info see: www.lakedistrictllamas.co.uk.

#17 - Low Sizergh Barn (Sizergh)
Low Sizergh Barn has won many awards for its organic local produce and its working organic dairy farm. Why not visit its newly refurbished café (refurbished by local bespoke furniture designer John Purcell www.outofthewoods.co.uk) where you can view the organic dairy herd being milked. For more info see: www.lowsizerghbarn.co.uk.

#18 - Wilfs Café (Staveley)
Visit Wilf’s Café in Staveley nr. Kendal for locally sourced vegetarian food and areal hip place to hangout. You can enjoy free guided walks on Fridays and Sundays in the summer months. For more info see: www.wilfs-café.co.uk.

#19 - Surf The Turf (Sedgewick)
Fun for the whole family! Boards, helmets, and pads available for hire and for sale. Our qualified instructors will help you progress from the fun of the beginners green run through to the excitement of the intermediate blue slope and onto the sheer exhilaration of the expert black run boarder-X track. For more info see: www.surf-the-turf-.co.uk.

#20 - The Masons Arms (Strawberry Bank)
We offer good local wholesome food, freshly prepared, using top quality produce. We carry an excellent and affordable range of wines and we are proud of our extensive selection of great beers from around the world. Our recent refurbishment has retained the traditional bar and terrace features and a new fifty seat dining room reflects our desire to create a unique and special dining experience. In addition we have provided canopies and heaters to our outdoor terrace area, allowing our guests to dine, relax and enjoy the spectacular location of the Masons Arms.
Address: The Masons Arms, Strawberry Bank, Cartmel Fell, The English Lake District, Cumbria, LA11 6NW
Tel: +44 (0) 15395 68486
Fax: +44 (0) 15395 68780