This Victorian park, restored to its former glory, offers substantial access to the lakeshore of Windermere, where there are leisure facilities in season. Fine picnic areas and rowing boat hire make this property particularly rewarding for families. Spring and early summer bring impressive displays of daffodils, followed by rhododendrons, and there are magnificent views of the Lakeland fells. What’s new in 2004: Small wildlife room with interpretation boards; cameras in bird and bat boxes relaying live pictures, (100 boxes installed around the park). Wildflower meadow area