Approx 100m from Spring Lea the Hadrians Cycleway to Maryport begins
Allonby
Outside the park you will find the charming village of Allonby, once the home of the Midge fishing fleet. The village has still retained its character and you can while away a pleasant afternoon wandering down the sea front banks. Like thousands before you, you can enjoy a home made ice cream from 'Twentymans'. People come from miles around to do just that !. Then as you stroll back towards Spring Lea, you can take in the beautiful sight across the Solway Firth to the Scottish Hills.
For sports lovers the action starts on the door step as Allonby is well known for Windsurfing and more recently Kite Surfing.
Golf courses abound, Silloth being the most well known, nearby courses at Maryport and Aspatria.
Outside the park you will find the charming village of Allonby, once the home of the Midge fishing fleet. The village has still retained its character and you can while away a pleasant afternoon wandering down the sea front banks. Like thousands before you, you can enjoy a home made ice cream from 'Twentymans'. People come from miles around to do just that !. Then as you stroll back towards Spring Lea, you can take in the beautiful sight across the Solway Firth to the Scottish Hills.
For sports lovers the action starts on the door step as Allonby is well known for Windsurfing and more recently Kite Surfing.
Golf courses abound, Silloth being the most well known, nearby courses at Maryport and Aspatria.
Here you will find things to do and useful links to local attractions
OUT & ABOUT
Allonby
Outside the park you will find the charming village of Allonby, once the home of the Midge fishing fleet. The village has still retained its character and you can while away a pleasant afternoon wandering down the sea front banks. Like thousands before you, you can enjoy a home made ice cream from 'Twentymans'. People come from miles around to do just that !. Then as you stroll back towards Spring Lea, you can take in the beautiful sight across the Solway Firth to the Scottish Hills.
For sports lovers the action starts on the door step as Allonby is well known for Windsurfing and more recently Kite Surfing.
Golf courses abound, Silloth being the most well known, nearby courses at Maryport and Aspatria.
Outside the park you will find the charming village of Allonby, once the home of the Midge fishing fleet. The village has still retained its character and you can while away a pleasant afternoon wandering down the sea front banks. Like thousands before you, you can enjoy a home made ice cream from 'Twentymans'. People come from miles around to do just that !. Then as you stroll back towards Spring Lea, you can take in the beautiful sight across the Solway Firth to the Scottish Hills.
For sports lovers the action starts on the door step as Allonby is well known for Windsurfing and more recently Kite Surfing.
Golf courses abound, Silloth being the most well known, nearby courses at Maryport and Aspatria.
Western Lakes and Coast
Whitehaven boasts various unmissable attractions such as the Beacon, The Rum Story and Haig Colliery Mining Museum. The Muncaster Experience in Ravenglass offers a full day of family excitement with its haunted castle, Owl Centre and much more. Steam enthusiasts mustn’t miss a scenic trip on ‘La’al Ratty’ along the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway. In Maryport there’s the Senhouse Roman Museum and The Lake District Coast Aquarium. At Keswick there’s Trotter’s World of Animals, or how about a tour (and a tasting!) at the Jennings Brewery in Cockermouth. Nearer to Spring Lea there’s Bank Mill Tropical Butterfly House and the Gincase with its Farm park, children’s play area and tasty café!
Whitehaven boasts various unmissable attractions such as the Beacon, The Rum Story and Haig Colliery Mining Museum. The Muncaster Experience in Ravenglass offers a full day of family excitement with its haunted castle, Owl Centre and much more. Steam enthusiasts mustn’t miss a scenic trip on ‘La’al Ratty’ along the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway. In Maryport there’s the Senhouse Roman Museum and The Lake District Coast Aquarium. At Keswick there’s Trotter’s World of Animals, or how about a tour (and a tasting!) at the Jennings Brewery in Cockermouth. Nearer to Spring Lea there’s Bank Mill Tropical Butterfly House and the Gincase with its Farm park, children’s play area and tasty café!
Carlisle and the Borders
Historic Carlisle is just a 22 mile drive away. Visit its stunning Castle and Tullie House Museum. Or spend a few blissful hours shopping in this bustling city centre. Hadrian’s Wall is also nearby, stretching 73 miles from east to west. Or cross the border to Scotland for a trip to the Old Blacksmith’s Shop at Gretna, famous for its romantic tales of elopement. There’s also the Gretna Gateway Shopping Centre.
Historic Carlisle is just a 22 mile drive away. Visit its stunning Castle and Tullie House Museum. Or spend a few blissful hours shopping in this bustling city centre. Hadrian’s Wall is also nearby, stretching 73 miles from east to west. Or cross the border to Scotland for a trip to the Old Blacksmith’s Shop at Gretna, famous for its romantic tales of elopement. There’s also the Gretna Gateway Shopping Centre.
Approximate distance in miles from Spring Lea Holiday Centre :
Carlisle 22, Gretna Green 30, Housteads Roman Fort 48,
Silloth 7, Maryport 5, Cockermouth 13, Keswick 25,
Windermere 47, Whitehaven 19, Ravenglass Miniature Railway 38,
Muncaster Castle 45
Carlisle 22, Gretna Green 30, Housteads Roman Fort 48,
Silloth 7, Maryport 5, Cockermouth 13, Keswick 25,
Windermere 47, Whitehaven 19, Ravenglass Miniature Railway 38,
Muncaster Castle 45
The Lake District
Is it any wonder that Cumbria’s Lake District attracts millions of visitors each year - the scenery here is literally so breathtaking that words can hardly do justice to the area - it has to be experienced first hand to be truly appreciated. There are scores of panoramic Lakeland walks paths and trails with in easy reach for the outdoor types who want to enjoy nature combined with arguably the most stunningly beautiful scenery in the UK. If you are a first time visitor to Cumbria you are literally spoilt for choice.
Is it any wonder that Cumbria’s Lake District attracts millions of visitors each year - the scenery here is literally so breathtaking that words can hardly do justice to the area - it has to be experienced first hand to be truly appreciated. There are scores of panoramic Lakeland walks paths and trails with in easy reach for the outdoor types who want to enjoy nature combined with arguably the most stunningly beautiful scenery in the UK. If you are a first time visitor to Cumbria you are literally spoilt for choice.
Western Lakes and Coast
The Gincase
www.gincase.co.uk
Bank Mill Visitor Centre
www.bankmillnurseries.co.uk
West Coast Indoor Karting
www.westcoastkarting.co.uk
Lake District Coast Aquarium - Maryport
www.coastaquarium.co.uk
Maryport Maritime Museum
www.maryportmaritimemuseum.btck.co.uk
Clip ‘n Climb
www.thewavemaryport.co.uk
Plaza Cinema, Workington
www.workington-plaza.co.uk
The Gincase
www.gincase.co.uk
Bank Mill Visitor Centre
www.bankmillnurseries.co.uk
West Coast Indoor Karting
www.westcoastkarting.co.uk
Lake District Coast Aquarium - Maryport
www.coastaquarium.co.uk
Maryport Maritime Museum
www.maryportmaritimemuseum.btck.co.uk
Clip ‘n Climb
www.thewavemaryport.co.uk
Plaza Cinema, Workington
www.workington-plaza.co.uk
The Beacon, Whitehaven
www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk
The Rum Story
www.rumstory.co.uk
The Lake District Wildlife Park, Keswick
www.lakedisctrictwildlifepark.com
Ravenglass Steam Railway
www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk
www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk
The Rum Story
www.rumstory.co.uk
The Lake District Wildlife Park, Keswick
www.lakedisctrictwildlifepark.com
Ravenglass Steam Railway
www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk
The Lake District
The world of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Bowness-on-Windermere
www.hop-skip-jump.com
The Pencil Museum, Keswick
www.pencilmuseum.co.uk
Windermere Lake Cruises
www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk
The Rheged Centre
www.rheged.com
South Lakes Wild Animal Park
www.wildanimalpark.co.uk
Ullswater Steamers
www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk
The Theatre by the lake, Keswick
www.theatrebythelake.com
The world of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Bowness-on-Windermere
www.hop-skip-jump.com
The Pencil Museum, Keswick
www.pencilmuseum.co.uk
Windermere Lake Cruises
www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk
The Rheged Centre
www.rheged.com
South Lakes Wild Animal Park
www.wildanimalpark.co.uk
Ullswater Steamers
www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk
The Theatre by the lake, Keswick
www.theatrebythelake.com
Carlisle and the Borders
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
www.tulliehouse.co.uk
The Lanes Shopping Centre
www.lanescarlisle.co.uk
The Vue Cinema Carlisle
www.myvue.com/home/cinema/carlisle
Walby Farm Park
www.walbyfarmpark.co.uk
Hadrian’s Roman Wall
www.visithadrianswall.co.uk
Carlisle Racecourse
www.carlisle-races.co.uk
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
www.tulliehouse.co.uk
The Lanes Shopping Centre
www.lanescarlisle.co.uk
The Vue Cinema Carlisle
www.myvue.com/home/cinema/carlisle
Walby Farm Park
www.walbyfarmpark.co.uk
Hadrian’s Roman Wall
www.visithadrianswall.co.uk
Carlisle Racecourse
www.carlisle-races.co.uk
The Sands Centre
www.thesandscentre.co.uk
Carlisle Cathedral
www.carlislecathedral.org.uk
Gretna Green
www.gretnagreen.com
Gretna Gateway Outlet Village
www.gretnagateway.com
www.thesandscentre.co.uk
Carlisle Cathedral
www.carlislecathedral.org.uk
Gretna Green
www.gretnagreen.com
Gretna Gateway Outlet Village
www.gretnagateway.com
