There are many locations in to visit in the Lake District in Northern England. This regions is one of the most visited in the United Kingdom, drawing international visitors for hiking through the countryside, various museums (historical as well as artistic), locations of the residences of famous writers including Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth, as well as the local pubs Lakes hotels, and of course, the many lakes scattered throughout the area. One area that does tend to become a bit crowded with tourists during the summer months, is Ambleside. This is a small town, with not many attractions, other than the beautiful countryside, however the Armitt museum attracts visitors as this site houses many of the watercolors Beatrix Potter illustrated her children’s book with. There are also writing examples written by Wordsworth which give the reader a look into the way he viewed this inspiring area of England. Another small town with an incredible museum is Coniston. John Ruskin was a famous art critic and opened the Ruskin Museum on the eastern banks of the lake.
Dora is the name of W. Wordsworth’s daughter. In the town of Rydal there is a field by Saint Mary’s church. The field is covered still, with daffodils that were planted following Dora’s premature death in 1847. Those tiny flowers planted by his wife draw visitors each spring. This is also where Wordsworth called home, and his study is open to the public as well as his garden that is still tended today. The grade school for the poet is located near by in Hawkshead . This is the location as well of the house where Beatrix Potter lived for most of her life. The main Potter museum is located in this small town considered to be one of the loveliest villages in the whole district. More populated cities are those of Kendal and Keswick . Here there are many markets and shops, with larger museums and galleries attracting many for the atmosphere and the exploration industry, with many tours being offered, hikes and outdoor shops, restaurants and pubs. This quite area in England offers to many, the option of the small villages, and the convenience of larger more cosmopolitan.
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