Welcome....
Let us take all the hard work out of finding accommodation for you.
Here at Broughton Information Centre, we specialise in providing both tourist information to those visiting our area, and also meeting local information needs to those people who are living around our area.
We will find and book all types of holiday accommodation to suit your needs around the Broughton in Furness, Duddon Valley and Woodland areas, as well as further afield, be it self catering, bed & breakfast or a campsite.
We're also pretty good at recommending local business services, and we know quite a lot of very good Lake District pubs that you won't regret visiting!
We can provide advice and information about activities including walking, climbing, mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, skydiving and horse riding.We can advise you on how to make the most of your stay with information on historic houses and gardens alongside the many attractions of: The Ratty Railway, Holker Hall, Coniston Launch, and Dalton Zoo, to name just a few.
"What's On Around Broughton"
If you would like to advertise in "What's On Around Broughton" please email in the first instance with details of your requirements to amandabroughtonhub@gmail.com
Perfect Days Out Discount Cards available from the Broughton Information Centre for £10, offering discounts at over 15 attractions. Please ring 01229 716115 or pop in to the centre for more information.
Coniston Launch
Coniston Launch offers a variety of ways that you can enjoy a traditional timber boat cruise on relaxing Coniston Water, not far from Broughton. Enjoy combining a cruise with a walk around the shore of Coniston Water. Or enjoy our regular 50 minute trips around the Northern end of the Lake to Brantwood. There is also a Southern Discovery Cruise on Mondays and Thursdays at 4.40pm.Click Here to go straight to Coniston Launch.
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Ravenglass Railway
Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway is one of the oldest, longest narrow gauge railways in the world.These narrow gauge steam engines take you to the hills with a 1 in 55 gradient at points from the only coastal village in the National Park, Ravenglass, once a bustling port and of great significance in Roman times.
It is widely regarded as the most southerly point in the unique defensive system developed in the days of Emperor Hadrian.
The journey itself was one of Wainwrights favourites, seven miles of spectacular scenery to the foot of England’s highest mountains, the Scafell Range. There is something for everyone with plenty of trails and walks to explore so you can discover your very own part of the Lake District National Park.
Affectionately known as the The Ratty Railway - a great day out for all the family.
Holker Hall
Holker Hall is the home of Lord and Lady Cavendish who welcome visitors of all ages to one of the best-loved stately homes in Britain. Magnificently situated only a short distance from Grange-over-Sands and the expanse of Morecambe Bay, Holker Hall is set in exceptionally beautiful countryside with gardens that merge into Parkland framed by the Lakeland Hills.
The Gardens
The immaculately kept gardens (25 acres in all) are part woodland and part formal garden. These are complimented by the 200-acre 'natural' parkland, which is the result of late 18th century planting by Lord George Cavendish. Over generations the family have continued to develop the gardens and they are constantly evolving as new plantings are made or new ideas are born and Lord and Lady Cavendish continue to make changes and additions to these gardens.
Opening Times 2012
1st April - 4th November, Sunday - Friday (Closed Saturdays).
Hall: 11.00am - 4.00pm
Gardens: 10.30am - 5.30pm
GIFT SHOP, FOOD HALL & RESTAURANT:
4th February - noon on 23rd December
Open daily from 10.30am - 5.30pm (closes 4.00pm in Winter)
Click Here to visit the Holker Hall website.
The Food Hall & Gift Shop
The Food Hall at Holker Hall is not to be missed, and set in the elegant Courtyard at the heart of the Estate within the traditional farming area of the Cartmel Peninsula.Click Here for an explanation of all that The Food Hall has to offer, including exceptional estate raised meat, cheeses, jams, and honey.
The Courtyard Bakehouse also boasts a wonderful range of seasonal fayre.
Why not also visit the Gift Shop where you will be greeted with a wonderful selection of garden plants, accessories, unusual and inspiring gifts.
Holker Garden Festival
The three day Festival hosted by Lord and Lady Cavendish is the summer's must-see event.Exciting arena events, wonderful local produce, plus a special guest appearances - and it's all set in one of the most perfect landscapes nature can offer.
The Festival has attractions for all the family, from gardening inspiration, bouncy castles and playground roundabouts to a unique shopping experience for adults, with over 200 exhibitors.
8 - 10 June 2012 - Adults £13 OAP: £11.50
Available from Broughton Information Centre
What We Can Do....
So to recap, here at Broughton Information Centre, we can provide for you both tourist information if you happen to be visiting our area or planning to visit, and we also have lots of interesting information on a local level for locals in the vicinity.We will find and book all types of holiday accommodation to suit your needs around the Broughton in Furness, Duddon Valley and Woodland areas, as well as father afield, be it self catering, bed & breakfast or a campsite.
We can recommend local business services, we know a lot of very good Lake District pubs worth a visit, and we also boast a thoughtful gift shop within the Information Centre itself, where you can purchase lovely gifts and mementos of your visit here, many with a local flavour of what our crafts people here can produce.
Please Click Here to visit our Gift Shop page.
Our Sponsors
Several companies generously Sponsor the Broughton Information Centre throughout the year.They are:
Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway
Coniston Launch
The Tea Shop, Ulpha
Holker Hall
If you would like to Sponsor the Broughton Information Centre, the benefits of which include:
- A link here on the website Sponsorship section of our Home page
- Display of your business details including opening days and times in a prominant position in the Sponsors cabinet located outside at the Information Centre, so your details may be viewed at all times by passers by
- Display of your business details on our Sponsors board, located prominantly within the Information centre itself
- You may supply us with advertising literature for your company which we will distribute to our visitors and interested parties.
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