Haig Colliery Mining Museum   
Haig Colliery Mining Museum, Whitehaven, is an educational and informative developing museum based on the local industrial and social mining history. The museum houses the world’s only Bever Dorling & Co....

Hampsfell Hospice   
Built in 1846 by the vicar of Cartmel, Hampsfell Hospice has provided shelter for travellers ever since. Just a half hour’s walk from from Grange, the Hospice boasts an outstanding view...

Hardknott Roman Fort   
Historians date the most dramatic remains of the Roman occupation (they occupied the Lake District for 350 years) back to around AD125. The fort was constructed to control the road from...

Hawkshead Grammar School Museum   
The Hawkshead Grammar School is one of the oldest in the area and this integral museum is a fascinating visitor attraction for all those interested in learning more about the institution...

Hawkshead Village   
Set in the magnificent Vale of Esthwaite in the heart of the English Lake District, Hawkshead is a truly historic and wonderfully picturesque village characterised by its cluster of whitewashed houses,...

Hayes Garden World   
Set amidst beautiful Lake District scenery, one of Britain’s finest garden centres is a must for any family outing. Housing one of the North’s largest selections of plants, garden furniture...

Haystacks   
At 582m high Haystacks offers some fine views of Buttermere, Crummock Water and Ennerdale Water and was one of the famous hiking guide author Wainwright’s favourite peaks. The summit can be...

Helvellyn   
One of only four Lake District peaks over 3000ft, Helvellyn comes high on any peak-bagger’s hit list. The classic way to climb the mountain is by way of Striding Edge from...

Heron Corn Mill & Museum of Papermaking   
Heron Corn Mill is a working, water-driven corn mill; a lowder type with 14ft. high breast shot wheel driving all machinery and a restored 18th Century building. There is an...

Heron Theatre   
As a converted 18th Century grammar school this building entertains Heron Theatre members and the general public with plays, music, films, lectures and more. The Heron Theatre is part of the...