Grizedale Visitor Centre

 

Grizedale Forest Park at Christmas is a great family day out. With festive crafts, christmas tree sales and seasonal food followed by a walk in the evergreen forests start your Christmas at Grizedale.

Christmas tree sales will start on the Saturday 1st December opening daily from 10am - 4pm, Last sales day is Friday 21st December. The best trees always go first so don't leave it too late.

The Forest Shop is stocking a range of decorations, tree stands and other christmas tree accessories as well as many gift ideas

January 2008 Opening Hours

Visitor centre 10am - 4pm daily Bike Shop 10am - 5pm daily Bike Hire 9.30am - 2pm (last hire) daily

Cafe

Monday 7th - Friday 18th January Closed

Sat19 and Sun 20th Open 10am-4pm

Monday 21-Wed 23rd Closed

Thurs 24th - Mon 28th Open 10am - 4pm

Tues 29-Wed 30th Closed

Thurs 31st Open 10am - 4pm

Silurian Way
Ridding Wood Walks
Carron Crag Walk
Grizedale Tarn
Millwood Trail

Cycling trails

Moor Top Cycle Route
Hawkshead Moor
Silurian Way Cycle Trail
The North Face Mountain Bike Trail

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

Other places to go in Grizedale Forest Park

• Blind Lane car park
  
• Machell's Coppice
  
• Bogle Crag
  
• Moor Top Car Park
  

Facilities:

	Visitor Centre Open Daily 10am to 5pm Jan - Dec (11am to 4pm winter)
	Cafe in the Forest open 10am to Dusk 01229 860011
	Looking for Accomodation for a large group? Try Grizedale Hostel,fully equipped to sleep 16 in two seperate dormatories. Phone or email for further details.

Activities

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

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