Guidebook for Melling
Sightseeing
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castle LaneBetter than Stonehenge, without the crowds
Quaint historic Dales village - the drive from Barbon to Dent across the top of the Dales feels very close to freedom, whilst the drive between Dent and Sedbergh (another historic village worth a visit) is idyllic.
16 locals recommend
Dent
Quaint historic Dales village - the drive from Barbon to Dent across the top of the Dales feels very close to freedom, whilst the drive between Dent and Sedbergh (another historic village worth a visit) is idyllic.
There's a scenic, flat walk around the entire lake - but all the lakes across the district are gorgeous
Visit Keswick The Lake District
There's a scenic, flat walk around the entire lake - but all the lakes across the district are gorgeous
This half day walk costs about £10, but laden with waterfalls it's an enduring favourite.
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Ingleton Waterfalls TrailThis half day walk costs about £10, but laden with waterfalls it's an enduring favourite.
Hardknott Pass
Make sure your brakes work! This is the steepest road in England.
The perfect place for an afternoon tea on a sunny day overlooking Windermere Lake
Langdale Chase Hotel
Ambleside RoadThe perfect place for an afternoon tea on a sunny day overlooking Windermere Lake
Food Scene
Wensleydale Creamery station
Free cheese tastings - delicious
The Churchmouse at Barbon
New RoadHome made food in a picturesque village
According to a friend who knows coffee - the best in England!
12 locals recommend
Atkinsons Coffee Roasters
12 China StAccording to a friend who knows coffee - the best in England!
The Drunken Duck Inn & Restaurant
A favourite country pub
The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
College StreetSimply the best gingerbread I've ever tasted.
Waterhead Hotel
Lake RoadLakeside hotel with a large beer garden and grill restaurant
Grade II listed pub serving up traditional British food 'with flair' steak and fish night offers
Bowerham Road
Lancaster
Lancashire
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Greaves Park station
Grade II listed pub serving up traditional British food 'with flair' steak and fish night offers
Bowerham Road
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 3AH
Outdoor tea house on a farm with a great Dales walk behind - perfect on a sunny day
8 locals recommend
Elaine's Tearooms
Outdoor tea house on a farm with a great Dales walk behind - perfect on a sunny day
Outstanding food (the best in the district) in a classic English country hotel, well worth the drive, which is scenic anyway.
52 locals recommend
The Inn At Whitewell
Outstanding food (the best in the district) in a classic English country hotel, well worth the drive, which is scenic anyway.
Arts & Culture
The Dukes
Moor LaneArt Cinema, Theatre performances, Bar
Previous home of William Wordsworth, also a gallery and museum - whilst you're there head in to town for the local gingergread store....but be prepared for queues!
55 locals recommend
Dove Cottage
Previous home of William Wordsworth, also a gallery and museum - whilst you're there head in to town for the local gingergread store....but be prepared for queues!
The Storey
Meeting House LaneTheatre performances, gallery, bar
Cutting edge for her time, Beatrix Potter wanted her home to be left like she'd just gone out for a cup of tea. The result is intimate, homely and a memory worth keeping of the lady who made sure that the Lakes District remained what it still is today.
57 locals recommend
National Trust Hill Top
Cutting edge for her time, Beatrix Potter wanted her home to be left like she'd just gone out for a cup of tea. The result is intimate, homely and a memory worth keeping of the lady who made sure that the Lakes District remained what it still is today.
There's always something going on at this grade 2 listed concert hall.
12 locals recommend
Settle Victoria Hall
KirkgateThere's always something going on at this grade 2 listed concert hall.
Shopping
Booths, plus a number of good bakeries, antique stores etc. - make sure to head around the back of the church to see what has been described as 'the prettiest view in all of England'
117 locals recommend
Kirkby Lonsdale
Booths, plus a number of good bakeries, antique stores etc. - make sure to head around the back of the church to see what has been described as 'the prettiest view in all of England'
Hornby Castle
In Hornby you'll find a small, but occasionally handy grocer
Look out, this is a warehouse full of stall after stall of gorgeous antiques and collectibles. A real treasure trove.
Lancaster Leisure Park
Wyresdale RoadLook out, this is a warehouse full of stall after stall of gorgeous antiques and collectibles. A real treasure trove.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Royal Hotel
26 Main StClassically styled English pub
The Water Witch
Aldcliffe RoadThis pub on the canal in Lancaster is a fun, sunny afternoon rest spot.
Live music till late, plus oysters and real ales in a cosy pub with exposed stonework. People come from all over for the jazz on Sundays.
The Jailor's Barrel
64 Market StLive music till late, plus oysters and real ales in a cosy pub with exposed stonework. People come from all over for the jazz on Sundays.
Strickland Arms
Nannypie LaneStylish country pub just next to Sizergh, serves food
The Bridge Inn
Our favourite local, oozes atmosphere - a great, classic pub
Entertainment & Activities
Hornby Swimming Pool
Melling RoadMonday nights from 6.15 - 7.15pm is happy hour. £1 public swim
You're likely to find flyers for all sorts of upcoming events here - closer to home also check out the notice board at Booths.
Lancaster Visitor Information Centre
Meeting House LaneYou're likely to find flyers for all sorts of upcoming events here - closer to home also check out the notice board at Booths.
Parks & Nature
Starting from the bridge, this riverside walks meander through the valley back to the village. A popular swimming spot in summer, picturesque throughout the year.
117 locals recommend
Kirkby Lonsdale
Starting from the bridge, this riverside walks meander through the valley back to the village. A popular swimming spot in summer, picturesque throughout the year.
Picturesque, historic village with pubs, cafes, national park, vintage store and organic co-op
Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust
Picturesque, historic village with pubs, cafes, national park, vintage store and organic co-op