{"id":1098,"date":"2018-03-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelovers.cottage-search.com\/blog\/fairies-and-childrens-books-in-the-lake-district\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T09:56:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T08:56:13","slug":"fairies-and-childrens-books-in-the-lake-district","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/fairies-and-childrens-books-in-the-lake-district\/","title":{"rendered":"Fairies and Children\u2019s Books in the Lake District"},"content":{"rendered":"

Magical Book\u00a0Holidays in the Lake District\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

International Children\u2019s Book Day is celebrated each year on Hans Christian Anderson\u2019s birthday. As the master of fairy tales, we want to share with you some of the literary magic you can enjoy whilst you holiday in the Lake District with Lakelovers.<\/p>\n

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Swallows & Amazons, Coniston<\/h3>\n

First stop on our children\u2019s literary tour in the Lake District is Coniston.<\/p>\n

Author of the popular children\u2019s adventure book series, Swallows & Amazons, Arthur Ransome learnt to sail on Coniston Water and thus the lake, its island and nearby landscape, filled with adventure and intrigue, became the inspiration for the Walker children\u2019s\u00a0holiday adventures.<\/p>\n

Tarn Hows, Coniston<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Just outside Coniston Water,\u00a0you\u2019ll find Tarn Hows, arguably the prettiest walk in the Lake District and more importantly a very safe and accessible place for family adventures akin to those enjoyed in Swallows & Amazons.<\/p>\n

This manmade tarn, created from two\u00a0natural bogs, is like a sparkling mountain resort in miniature. And it is its elf-like size that\u00a0gives the scenery here so\u00a0much charm.<\/p>\n

Larch and conifer\u00a0trees stand perfectly, like little matchsticks and the glass-like water\u00a0shimmers\u00a0with mystery and otherworldly reflections. \u00a0From Tarn Hows, head off the well-travelled shoreside path on an adventure along the tumbling Tom Gill stream. Here you will come across two waterfalls \u2013 look out for sprites and other\u00a0magical fun on this great family friendly\u00a0woodland walk. In fact, this is a walk that Beatrix Potter loved so much that she bequeathed it to the National Trust to ensure it can be enjoyed by Peter Rabbit fans for generations to come!<\/p>\n

Visit our Coniston Cottages<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Peter Rabbit and Friends, Hawkshead <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Next up is Hawkshead, home to the gallery of the Lake District\u2019s most famous children\u2019s author,\u00a0Beatrix Potter. Here you can see\u00a0the\u00a0mischievous characters of Ms Potter\u2019s Peter Rabbit and Friends Tales come to life in her original letters, filled with ink sketches of clothed mice serving tea and delightful rabbits occupying themselves with baking and blackberry picking. For those with a young family, catch a\u00a0cruise or ferry boat over Windermere to visit the superb World of Peter Rabbit attraction.<\/p>\n

The tiny, pretty village of Hawkshead\u00a0is itself a magical place to immerse your family\u2019s\u00a0imagination. It is car-free and so remains beautifully preserved giving it a wonderful air of history that is relaxing to walk around with a pushchair and little ones.<\/p>\n

There are three small squares arranged around the church, perched grandly on a small hill. 17th century white-washed cottages, pubs, tea rooms and boutiques are scattered somewhat haphazardly with an interconnecting weave of cobbled streets. Look out for the beautiful vernacular telling of the village\u2019s story as an important woollen industry and trading village. Perhaps your family can\u00a0pen their own Lake District adventure or diaries, much as William Wordsworth did when he attended the Grammar school here in Hawkshead.<\/p>\n

Visit our Hawkshead Cottages<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Visit a real-life miniature village \u2013 Hawkshead is car-free and\u00a0such a pretty village it looks as though it has been lifted straight from a children\u2019s book<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Lakeland Miniature Village, Cartmel\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Head further south to visit\u00a0Lakeland Miniature Village, just outside Cartmel. Here you\u2019ll feel like Roald Dahl\u2019s\u00a0BFG or Ted Hughes\u2019 The Iron Giant,\u00a0as you wander\u00a0around a lakeland village in miniature, handmade from\u00a0local Coniston slate. See the Lake District\u2019s top literary attractions, such as Beatrix Potter\u2019s Hill Top Farm,\u00a0here in miniature.<\/p>\n

What story backdrop\u00a0would your imagination create if you and your family were\u00a0penning their own book?<\/p>\n

Visit our Cartmel Cottages<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Peer inside a miniature world at Lakeland Miniature Village<\/p>\n

Hayes Fairy & Dragon World 2018, Ambleside<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Heading north of Lake Windermere, in the centre of the bustling Lake District town of Ambleside is the popular Hayes Garden Centre. Their Fairy & Dragon World is an award-winning attraction, and it is returning to the popular\u00a0garden centre again this year, starting this Easter. This attraction is sure to get the creative juices flowing and literary minds whirring.<\/p>\n

Hayes Fairy & Dragon World opens\u00a0daily between Saturday 24th March & Sunday 15th April (Closed Easter Sunday 1st April).<\/p>\n

Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 20th April to 5th September plus daily between 28th May to 1st June & 20th July to 5th September.<\/p>\n

Booking via Hayes Garden World <\/strong>is essential (\u00a310 per child and \u00a32 per adult).<\/p>\n

Oh, whilst visiting also look out for our lovely new Lakelovers Ambleside Gold office opposite!<\/p>\n

Visit our\u00a0Cottages in Ambleside<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Faeryland, Grasmere<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Into the spiritual heart of the Lake District, we enter Grasmere. Faeryland tearoom and row boat hire on Grasmere water is just how you\u2019d imagine a pixie world to be. It is one of hushed voices, soft star mosses, bouncing ferns, fairy bluebells\u00a0and\u00a0beautifully painted row\u00a0boats. For adults and children alike, time spent here is like entering\u00a0a kingdom of relaxation where everyday thoughts drift away and\u00a0imaginations\u00a0can run free.\u00a0Are you relaxed enough to\u00a0\u201caccess the magic of the Faery Realm\u201d that\u2019s on offer here at Faeryland Grasmere?<\/p>\n

Visit our Grasmere Cottages<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Beetham Fairy Steps, Milnthorpe<\/h3>\n

Legends are all around Cumbria and they are as magical as ever, here at Beetham fell. Beetham Fairy Steps are in south Cumbria and\u00a0only a ten minute drive from Levens. Head up the fell \u2013 very doable for little legs \u2013 and find some \u2018fairy steps\u2019. Take the miniature steps between two large boulders without touching the sides and fairies will grant you a wish! This fabulous kid friendly walk is best\u00a0enjoyed on a dry day as the steps can be slippery and perhaps if you come prepared \u2018fairies\u2019 may leave some treats for little ones to find behind the magical fairy door in a tree stump!<\/p>\n

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You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book! Dr. Seuss\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Whatever your book adventure, we couldn\u2019t think of a better place to start it than in the Lake District. Do share your Lake District literary holiday adventures\u00a0with us over on Lakelovers Facebook.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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