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Grizedale Visitor Centre


(Average user rating: 5 Stars 4.5/5)

About Grizedale Visitor Centre

The new Visitor Centre and Cafe in the Forest are now open.

There are still some ongoing redevelopment works so please take care when on site.

For more information about Grizedale Forest Park on 01229 860010

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

SCHOOL CHILDREN SELECT CHRISTMAS TREE IN DELAMERE FP

Facilities:

ToiletsParking ChargeInformationParkingEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities
Visitor Centre

Visitor Centre Opening Hours Daily 10am to 5pm Jan - Dec (11am to 4pm winter)
Refreshments

Cafe in the Forest - now open - 9.30am to 5pm daily
Other Facilities

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

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

Contact:

Grizedale Visitor Centre

01229 860010
e-mail: grizedale@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

Name: harvey mendelson (4 Stars)
6/May/2009
we've made several trips the the park and are ready to visit again. you've done a wonderful job.
Name: anne taylor (5 Stars)
21/Apr/2009
Absolutely love Grizedale Forest, and, are introducing more and more of our friends to it. Will be visiting again Friday 1st May. We love the trails, and, the sculptures along the way. Can't wait for the visitor centre to be finished.

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