{"id":1709,"date":"2024-12-31T23:48:55","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T23:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.madeinpreston.co.uk\/b\/?p=1709"},"modified":"2025-01-02T16:35:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T16:35:21","slug":"the-lake-district-24th-27th-november-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.madeinpreston.co.uk\/b\/2024\/12\/the-lake-district-24th-27th-november-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lake District 24th-27th November 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A few days in the Lake District. Stopping at Blackwell House near Bowness on the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blackwell House overlooking Lake Windermere. A large Art & Craft Movement House built for Joseph Holt, Brewer, Manchester. Operated by Lakeland Arts based in Kendal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the rooms. The main lounge overlooking the lake with a large bay winder viewing place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Two of the trees, the lake is just visible on the right. The tree on the right is a perfect shape in Winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Jetty Museum at the other end of Bowness. Both run by Lakeland Arts, free entry for members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ambleside at sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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25th November 2024 A walk from Ambleside to Grasmere and back round Lake Grasmere and Rydal Water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Setting off from Ambleside along Under Loughrigg lane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the Coffin Route overlooking Rydal Water<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grasmere Church<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Heading south round Rydal Water. On the opposite side to the Coffin Route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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26th November the ferry to Bowness. Sunlight splashes on a hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Jetty Museum. A lake boat being restored at the museum conservation workshop. A guided tour is offered, 10.30am on the day we were there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The large Belsfield Hotel was the home of a wealthy businessman. His boat is being restored at the Jetty Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ambleside from the open top bus on the return journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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27th November a stop off in Kendal. A town of many alleys and interesting buildings. Some interesting shops too if you keep your eyes peeled for the right alleys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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