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        Drive the hedge-lined lanes. Discover hidden gems of Lake District towns and villages like Sawrey, Bowness, Ambleside, and Windermere. Walk some of the many trails in Lake District National Park or or climb some of its rugged mountains, the highest in England. Bike on marked bike routes, and even take your bike on the boat. Stop for high tea. Ride a steam train. Go to the seacoast for the day. Discover and enjoy local pubs and fine restaurants throughout the region. HOME AT FIRST guests in the Lake District receive our exclusive England Activities Guide, full of suggestions and maps for day trips and other activities for your visit.

CLICK HERE TO SEE A SAMPLE DAY TRIP FROM HOME AT FIRST'S "ENGLAND ACTIVITY GUIDE".

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        Should we bring the kids along? Are you kidding?! There are great parks, steam train rides and boat rides better than in any amusement park, and, oh yes, amusement parks, too. Want history to come alive for your kids? Why not take them where so much history has been made? Worried about being away from McDonald's and TV? Don't be. Kids of all ages can get their burgers, fries and CNN all over Britain. And, who knows, maybe the kids will discover new tastes: fish 'n chips, ice lollies, and the fun of exploring thousands of years of English history from Roman Emperor Hadrian's Wall to medieval Sizergh Castle to Blackpool's Pleasure Beach.
 
                   KIDS STAY FREE WITH HOME AT FIRST!

The Lake District is Beatrix Potter Country.
The creator of the Tales of Peter Rabbit spent
her childhood summers in the Lake District and
later owned two cottages in Sawrey on Lake
Windermere not far from Hawkshead. Her
cottages may be visited today, as can The
World of Beatrix Potter across Windermere
from Sawrey at Bowness. Take the kids!
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Photo courtesy britainonview.com— Rod Edwards

SEE OUR FAMILY TRAVEL PAGE FOR FULL INFORMATION!