About Grizedale Visitor Centre
Grizedale Forest Park at Christmas is a great family day out. With festive crafts and Christmas tree sales followed by a walk in the evergreen forests start your Christmas at Grizedale.

The new Cafe in the Forest will be serving delicious home made Christmas food and our shop offers a range of Christmas present ideas.
For more information visit our Grizedale Forest Park pages
How to get there:
Grizedale Visitor Centre is in Grizedale Forest Park. Hawkshead is the nearest town or village.
By Road:
From the North (unsuitable for coaches):
A591 to Ambleside, leave Ambleside A593 to Langdale/Coniston. First left B5286 to Hawkshead. Bypass Hawkshead follow B5286 south then first right at tourist sign "Theatre in the Forest", follow to Grizedale approx 2 miles.
From the South and all coaches:
M6 junction 36 take A591 first exit A590, Barrow follow A590 past Newby Bridge Havethwaite Crossroads, right turn, tourist sign "Grizedale Forest Park", follow signs for Satterthwaite/Grizedale north.
By Rail:
Grange over sands to the south and then bus or taxi. Windermere to the east then bus or taxi.
OS Grid Reference: SD336944
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Other places to go in Grizedale Forest Park

Facilities:








Activities


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Silurian Way Ridding Wood Walks Carron Crag Walk Grizedale Tarn Millwood Trail |
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Moor Top Cycle Route Hawkshead Moor Silurian Way Cycle Trail The North Face Mountain Bike Trail |
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Ranger led play and learning or put together your own program. schools pack available. |
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25 tarns |
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35 control points 7 suggested courses or make up your own |
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90 pieces of sculpture art workshops & exhibitions Go Ape Highwire adventure course |
Contact:
Grizedale Visitor Centre01229 860010
e-mail: grizedale@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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