YHA Keswick
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WiFi
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Waterfront
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Self-catering kitchen
The Lake District Wildlife Park
Overview
With over 100 species of animals, you can spend the whole day wandering around the beautiful 25 acre park.
Visit the Lake District Wildlife Park's website for more information
(Formally known as Trotters World of Animals.)
What makes it special
- 25 acre park
- Over 100 species of animal
- Fun for all the family
Opening Times
March to October - 10am to 5pm
November to February - 10am to 4pm
Price
Visit the Lake District Wildlife Park's website for ticket prices
Hostels nearby
YHA Skiddaw Bunkhouse
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Cycle store
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Self-catering kitchen
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Licensed bar
YHA Buttermere
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Garden/grounds
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Free parking on premises
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WiFi
YHA Borrowdale
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WiFi
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Meeting room(s)
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Large garden/grounds
Other things to do nearby
Dubwath Silver Meadows Nature Reserve
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Walking and Rambling on Skiddaw
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Osprey View Point
Spectacular view of the ospreys flying to and from their nest and, most amazing of all, catching fish from Bassenthwaite Lake.
Mountain Biking in the Northern Fells
YHA Skiddaw House is situated on the popular ‘Skiddaw Loop’ and there are great circular routes of varying distance and difficulty in the area. Find out more
Fell running in the Northern Fells
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Hiking in the Northern Fells
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Thornthwaite Gallery & Tea Room
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Go Ape Whinlatter
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The Altura Trail which puts altitude into mountain biking or there's a Go Ape! with it's high wire forest adventure course.
Wordsworth House
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The Pencil Museum
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Keswick Library
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Fitz Park
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The Puzzling Place
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The Makers Mill
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