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Ravenglass Tourist Information

The fishing village of Ravenglass is spectacularly situated between the Lake District Mountains and the sea. Best known for being the home of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, opened in 1875 and known locally as "L'aal Ratty". It was originally used to transport iron ore from Eskdale valley. England's oldest narrow gauge steam railway (with engines named after Lakeland rivers) transports you through some of the most beautiful landscape in the world; you will enjoy a magical ride between Ravenglass and Eskdale.

Muncaster Castle, dating from the 13th century is situated one mile south of Ravenglass. Set in beautiful wooded grounds it is home to the World Owl Trust, the finest Owl Centre in the world - housing over 180 birds of around 50 species.Visit Muncaster Water Mill, or the Railway Museum.

 

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Attractions near Ravenglass
Muncaster Experience (1 Mile)*
Muncaster Castle, beloved family home of the Penningtons since the beginning of the 13th Century, displays treasures collected over 800 years.
Brantwood (13 Miles)*
Brantwood was the home of John Ruskin from 1872 until his death in 1900, Brantwood became an intellectual powerhouse and one of the greatest literary and artistic centres in Europe.
Laurel & Hardy Museum (16 Miles)*
Now in a brand new location, the Laurel and Hardy Museum has everything you could want to know about 'the boys'.
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What's near Ravenglass

Attractions:
  Muncaster Experience  1 Mile
  Brantwood  13 Miles
  Laurel & Hardy Museum  16 Miles
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Towns:
  Waberthwaite  <1 Mile
  Drigg  1 Mile
  Santon Bridge  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Your Move  11 Miles
  Grisdales  15 Miles
  Your Move  15 Miles
Hotels:
  The Pennington Hotel  <1 Mile
  Bailey Ground  4 Miles
  Sella Park House Hotel  6 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Rosegarth Guest House  <1 Mile
  Muncaster's Coachman's Quarters  1 Mile
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Self Catering:
  Hinning Cottage  2 Miles
  Terrace Cottage  9 Miles
  Old Dairy Cottage  11 Miles
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Campsites:
  Low Hall Farm  13 Miles
  Blackbeck Caravan Park  16 Miles
  Braithwaite Fold Caravan Club Site  19 Miles
TIC: Broughton-In-Furness Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01229 716115  9 Miles



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Towns near Ravenglass
Waberthwaite Tourist Information (< 1 Mile)*
Drigg Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Santon Bridge Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Ravenglass
The Pennington Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
This 16th-century beachfront hotel in Ravenglass offers free Wi-Fi and fine local food in its brasserie-style restaurant. The spacious rooms feature DVD players and flat-screen TVs.
Ennerdale Country House Hotel (11 Miles)*
The Ennerdale Country House Hotel is a Grade two listed building set within five acres of tranquil landscaped gardens and Italian fountains and figurines.
Waterhead Hotel (13 Miles)*
Next to Coniston Water, Waterhead Hotel has lawns running down to the lake shore and a restaurant with spectacular mountain views. The centre of Coniston is a 2-minute walk away.
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Self Catering near Ravenglass
Old Dairy Cottage (11 Miles)*
A cosy one bedroom Lake District holiday cottage offering a romantic atmosphere, whilst having all the modern comforts which we have come to expect in the home.
Old Pottery Cottage (11 Miles)*
The Old Pottery Cottage is a spacious 3 bedroom semi detatched house, ideal perhaps for the larger family or for 2 families to share. Relax in the peaceful and quiet surroundings.
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