Grayash Cottage

The Royalty Cinema

The Royalty Cinema, built in 1926 is where you can step back in time to see some of the great blockbusters of today. It houses a rare Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ from 1927, brought from Ohio, USA in 1934. 

Distance from Grayash Cottage:

43 metres

Beatrix Potter Experience

Also housing The Laundry Theatre, this is the world-famous Beatrix Potter Museum, which has a wonderful interactive tour, gift shop and cafeteria offering delicious afternoon tea.

Distance from Grayash Cottage:

250 metres

Lake Windermere

England’s greatest lake, in more ways that one! The iconic lake is perfect for boating, cruises, feeding swans and geese, or setting up your picnic on the shore. The beautiful backdrop of mountains and dramatic sky is breath-taking on any day.

Distance from Grayash Cottage:

470 metres

Hill Top, Beatrix Potter’s Home

Beatrix Potter’s home (from 1905 to her death in 1943) is one of the must-see places in the UK. Kept as it was when she lived there, it is a fabulous way to get closer to the world-renowned author and illustrator. This is a very pleasant morning’s walk away with great views and refreshment stops along the way.

Distance from Grayash Cottage:

3.8km

Brockhole Adventure Park

A free playground for children from tots to teens. It has a wide range of free and priced activities and includes climbing towers safe play areas, picnic spots and covered seating.  Includes archery, treetop trek, sports, laser clay shooting, Krazy Karts and water activities. A perfect spot in all weathers. Sorry, no dogs.

Distance from Grayash Cottage:

4km

Wray Castle

Dog-friendly Wray Castle has a host of indoor and outdoor activities designed for the traveller. From eateries to exclusive walks and from galleries to geocaching, Wray Castle has lots to excite and amaze. Accessible by car or by a gentle and rewarding walk over the ferry and along the western side of Lake Windermere.

Distance from Grayash Cottage:

4.8km

Rydal Mount – Wordsworth’s Home

Still owned by the Wordsworth family, this was poet William Wordsworth’s best-loved family home from 1813 to his death in 1850, aged 80. It has a host of original features including works by Wordsworth, family heirlooms and majestic gardens.

Distance from Grayash Cottage:

10km

Dove Cottage –  Wordsworth’s Home

Wordsworth lived here from 1799 to 1809 and described this Garden-Orchard as ‘the loveliest spot man hath ever found’ in his poem, A Farewell. The cottage and gardens on the edge of Grasmere are how Wordsworth left them and the surrounding areas are home to some of the most beautiful sights in the Lake District.

Distance from Grayash Cottage:

11km