Around and about Grizedale Forest Park

 

In addition to Grizedale Forest Park there are many places to visit, activities and events to see around and about Grizedale Forest. The south lakes is a diverse area of mountains and valleys, forests and fells and not forgetting the coastline with views to Morcambe and Blackpool across Morecambe Bay.

Picturesque  Hawkshead with its connections to William Wordsworth is a charming village offering great accommodation and shopping.  The Colton Parish which includes Rusland is heart shaped and includes many historic sites. Satterthwaite  covers much of Grizedale Forest Park but has other places to visit such as Graythwaite hall Gardens. Coniston includes the tranqual lake of the same name and has many associations with John Ruskin's life which can be found at the Ruskin Museum.

Local Events: 

August  2008

• Sunday 31 August 2008 - Coniston/Torver Garden Club - Annual Show at John Ruskin School
• Saturday 30 August 2008 - Ollie Allcock Band - Electric blues (Mayall/Clapton) Coniston Sports & Social Centre (015394 41812)

September 2008

• Saturday 6 September 2008 - 'Mad Fest' Charity Music Event 12 noon - 12 midnight (no entry after 8 PM unless you have already been in). Tickets limited to 250 - £14.00 - first come first served!. This event is being held at Coniston Sports & Social Centre (015394 41812) on behalf of the Adam Clark Memorial Trust: www.adamclarkmemorialtrust.org.uk
• Thursday 25 September at St Andrew's Church, Coniston - - 7.30 PM - Evening of Music - The Amble Singers and Hawkshead Wind Band. £4 on the door or tickets from Ward's Newsagents. In aid of St Mary's Hospice, Coniston Support Group
• Friday 26 September to Sunday 28 September 2008 - Coniston Walking Festival - A weekend packed with walks, special events and entertainment for all ages. Full details can be viewed on www.conistonwalkingfestival.org or leaflets from Coniston Tourist Information Centre
• Friday 26 September to Saturday 27 September 2008 - 'Apple Orienteering Trail'. Part of the 'Flora of the Fells Festival' and Coniston Walking Festival - 015394 41533
• Saturday 27 September 2008 -  9.45 AM to 4.00PM. Cruise on the steam yacht 'Gondola' and guided walk to the famous Victorian beauty spot, Tarn Hows, (part of the Coniston Walking Festival) - Adults £12, Child £6. (Not recommended for under 10's). 015394 41533

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