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Staveley

Staveley is a picturesque village in the Lake District, which sits at the foot of the beautiful Kentmere Valley. The history of Staveley is shaped by the River Kent and the River Gowan. The plentiful supply of water once powered 8 mills, and today a former wood mill is home to several small enterprises and workshops.

Kentmere stretches for 10 miles between Staveley and Kentmere Reservoir, and this valley is rich in history. Opposite is Longsleddale, which is a long, narrow valley which leads to the hamlet of Sadgill. Among the valleys you can find ancient bridleways and trails which lead to Mardale and Haweswater.

Staveley was granted a market charter in 1329, when weekly markets and a three-day annual fair were held. The village provided plenty of wood from surrounding forests for the woodworking industry. During the Industrial Revolution, the wood mill on the River Kent employed 200 workers, and visitors can still see where the water was drawn off and channelled to the waterwheel, which was replaced in 1902 with turbines.

Divided into three parts, the parish of Staveley consists of Nether Staveley, Over Staveley and Hugill.

St. James Church in Staveley boasts an impressive Burne-Jones stained glass window which depicts the crucifixion and ascension of Jesus. From the original church, only the 15th Century tower remains, plus a medieval font.

Kentmere Hall is a 14th Century tower, and now stands as a private farmhouse.  Good views of the tower can be seen from a bridleway alongside the farm, and Bernard Gilpin, a famous preacher during the times of Henry VIII was born here in 1517.

The River Kent

The River Kent is a Special Area of Conservation, and the clean water is home to salmon and trout, plus the rare freshwater pearl mussel and crayfish. Otters and kingfishers are also common to the area, and the river flows out of Kentmere Reservoir for 20 miles to Morecambe Bay. From the reservoir visitors can enjoy the view up to the fells of Ill Bell, Frostwick, Mardale and Kentmere Pike.

Dorothy Farrer´s Spring Wood

Dorothy Farrer´s Spring Wood is situated close to the Staveley to Burneside, via Bowstone road, and this ancient site is managed by Cumbria Wildlife Trust as a nature reserve. Wood from the area once produced timber for bobbins, charcoal and basket making.

Craggy Wood, Longsleddale Woods and Reston Scar are also well worth a visit.

Gowan Beck

In Scottish, ´gowan´ is the name for ´daisy´ or occationsally ´buttercup´, and Gowan Beck is thought to have got its name from the surrounding flower meadows. William Wordsworth used the word ´gowan´ to refer to a common wayside flower, which indicates that the name was largely used in the area.

 
Roundhouse Theatre

Residents hold an Art Exhibition each year for local artists at the Roundhouse on Main Street, which includes lectures and demonstrations by UK artists. The exhibition is held in August.

Kentmere Studio Pottery

Kentmere Pottery Studio is open all year and shows the work of Gordon Fox, who produces hand-made ceramics, and specialises in lamps, jardinières and tableware. The studio is open all year but if you are planning a special visit, call first to confirm opening times.

Peter Hall Furniture Workshop and Showroom

High quality furniture is made at the Peter Hall Furniture Workshop and Showroom and visitors can see all stages of the furniture making, which starts with the felled trees in the timber yard.

 
Staveley Carnival

Staveley Carnival is a weekend of song, dance and colourful celebrations, where visitors can enjoy a wealth of things to see and do. The carnival culminates in a lively Brazilian-style procession through the streets of Staveley, and everyone is invited to join in the fun.

Accomodation in Kendal and Staveley suits all budgets, and whether you are visiting the Lake District for a romantic weekend, spending a family holiday in Kendal, Windermere or Ambleside, or simply want a few days away from the hustle and bustle of city life, you can find a fantastic range of places to stay including guest houses, hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation.

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