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		<title>Creamfields 2010 &#8211; full press release</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:58:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year Cream HQ have delivered arguably their biggest and best dance festival line up ever, securing a whole host of exclusive and fresh performances from the best of the best that dance music has to offer.  ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Following 2009’ sell out success which attracted a record breaking 60,000 people, last years UK Festival Award winners for ‘Best Dance Festival, return to Daresbury in Cheshire this August Bank Holiday weekend, and we can finally reveal the line up everyone’s been waiting for! This year Cream HQ have delivered arguably their biggest and best dance festival line up ever, securing a whole host of exclusive and fresh performances from the best of the best that dance music has to offer.  </p>
<p>DJ’s are once again brought to the forefront, and following last years lock out of the Cream Arena, global phenomenon David Guetta returns to make his Main Stage debut on Saturday.  Back by demand the mighty Ti?sto returns exclusively to <a href="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/warrington/creamfields.htm">Creamfields</a>, this time he hosts the ‘Kaleidoscope’ Main Stage and will close out the festival on Sunday night.  Another exciting and exclusive addition to Saturday’s Main Stage is dance titan Deadmau5 an artiste that has dominated dance floors across the globe as well as the airwaves, and swept the board at this year’s International Dance Music Awards.  After 3 years of negotiations we are pleased to announce the return of the forefathers of electronica Leftfield who make their Creamfields debut and will be performing in the Cream Arena which this year has increased to a colossal 12,000 capacity!   Continuing on the live tip we welcome back self proclaimed re-inventor of disco Calvin Harris, who will be performing before Ti?sto’ closing set on the Kaleidoscope Main Stage.</p>
<p>Cream Ibiza resident Paul van Dyk returns to host Sunday’s Cream Arena for an exclusive performance to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of his Vandit label.  Following 2 sell out shows at the legendary O2 Academy Brixton friends of the Cream family Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso aka the Swedish House Mafia return for a 3rd year to host their exclusive arena, without doubt one of the most exciting arenas at Creamfields and if last years spectacle was anything to go buy, expect James Bond style production in abundance!</p>
<p>Techno fans are in for a real treat as Richie Hawtin revives his unique Detroit techno sound from the 90’s under his infamous moniker Plastikman for this English festival debut.  Continuing with all things Techno, Sven Väth joins this year’s party for a 3 hour set joining forces with clubbing bible Mixmag to host an all new arena ‘Mixmag Presents Cocoon’, which promises to bring the hedonism of Ibiza and the coolness of Frankfurt’s Cocoon club to the fields of Daresbury.  </p>
<p>Ticking every genre imaginable, trance fans will be pleased to see the world’s No.1 DJ Armin van Buuren returning after a 4 year hiatus and headlining the Cream Arena for the first time, other trance masters who will be exclusively performing include Ferry Corsten and Eddie Halliwell with his ED-IT Show concept. </p>
<p>Another new arena introduced this year is Pryda Friends, hosted by super producer Eric Prydz, who has chosen Creamfields to host his first ever arena.  And if all of the above doesn’t get you excited these will, as Sasha, Laidback Luke, Crookers, Erol Alkan, James Zabiela, Pete Tong, Judge Jules and Marco Carola are just a few more names who will be making an appearance.</p>
<p>Annie Mac who flies the flag for all things leftfield will be hosting her very own arena for the 3rd year running.  The ‘Mac’ is a formidable force when it comes to music and if anyone knows how to start the party it’s this lady.  Expect a day and night of roof blowing performances from ground breaking duo Diplo &#038; Switch aka Major Lazer, Ms Dynamite, Zinc and Riva Starr to name a few.</p>
<p>Clubbing bible Mixmag return under canvas this year, bringing with them the best of the best cutting edge artistes and fresh new talent.  Sunday sees them join forces with Cocoon, whilst Saturday’s show will see performances from the likes of Kissy Sell Out, one of the UK’s most in demand DJ’s ‘Switch’, whilst French hip hop and electro DJ/Producer DJ Mehdi and Alex Metric complete the bill.</p>
<p>After 2 successful years hosting the Creamfields Drum and Bass Arena, Manchester’s ever popular club night APE returns once again bringing with them an unbeatable line up.  For DnB fans the legendary DJ Andy C heads things up.  Representing the best that dubstep has to offer DJ / Producers Caspa and Rusko make their debut appearance alongside dubstep founding father and one half of Magnetic Man, Benga, as well as Hospital Records favourite High Contrast with MC’s Rod Azlam, MC:GQ and MC Dynamite sharing vocal duties</p>
<p>Goodgreef Xtra-Hard have been brought in to keep hard dance fans happy, and with them, they bring another exclusive to the festival with Dutch hardstyle superstar and Hard Dance Awards winner Showtek making his live debut.  Following on from his hard-tek set last year Bootek will be joining the duo with BBC Radio 1 resident Kutski who DJ’s back to back with Alex Kidd for an English festival exclusive.   Representing the ladies will be Queens of hard dance Lisa Lashes and best selling hard trance and electro producer Anne Savage.  Other titans of the hard style, set to blast the arena away are Andy Whitby, A.S.Y.S and Dutch Master. </p>
<p>Following the sell out success of last years all new Hospitality Arena, disco kings Hed Kandi return as hosts so get your hands in the air, get your soul fired up and get ready for the mother of all VIP parties!  </p>
<p>Back by popular demand is the Residents Terrace.  In 2009 the UK’s leading club nights reeled in the crowds with amazing music and the friendliest al fresco festival vibe, this year Creamfields welcomes back those unsung heroes to take you through the day with the hottest diverse electronic sounds.  The Dutch invasion on the dance scene continues, as the Go Dutch Arena returns bringing some of their Dutch musicality to Daresbury.   And finally Strongbow return with their ‘Bowtime Bar’ structure featuring cutting edge DJ’s and Live acts.</p>
<p>Creamfields are delighted to have BBC Radio 1 return this year for exclusive coverage throughout the event broadcasting an array of live music.  Stay tuned to be the first to hear fresh announcements in the run up to the festival.  </p>
<p>SATURDAY 28TH AUGUST</p>
<p>Main Stage</p>
<p>David Guetta (Dance Festival Exclusive)<br />
Deadmau5 (Exclusive)<br />
Audio Bullys<br />
The Japanese Popstars<br />
Ocelot</p>
<p>Cream In Association with Bench</p>
<p>Armin van Buuren<br />
Ferry Corsten (Exclusive)<br />
Eddie Halliwell Presents ED-IT (Exclusive)<br />
Judge Jules<br />
Gareth Emery<br />
John O’Callaghan<br />
Gareth Wyn<br />
Rob H</p>
<p>Chibuku 10th Anniversary</p>
<p>Richie Hawtin Presents Plastikman (English Festival Debut)<br />
Erol Alkan<br />
Crookers<br />
Magda<br />
Mix Hell<br />
Luke Carr<br />
Dom Chung<br />
More to be announced</p>
<p>Pryda Friends</p>
<p>Eric Prydz<br />
Pete Tong<br />
Joris Voorn<br />
Sébastien Léger<br />
Popof<br />
Funk D’Void<br />
Anthony Probyn<br />
Jemmy</p>
<p>Ape &#8211; D&#038;B</p>
<p>Andy C<br />
High Contrast<br />
Hype<br />
Friction<br />
Mad Professor<br />
Ken Evil</p>
<p>Ape – Dubstep</p>
<p>Benga<br />
Rusko<br />
Caspa<br />
Joker<br />
Nero<br />
Rich Reason</p>
<p>MC’s:  MC Dynamite / Rod Azlan / GQ / IC3 / SP:MC / Mad Rush</p>
<p>Mixmag</p>
<p>Switch<br />
Kissy Sell Out<br />
DJ Mehdi<br />
Alex Metric<br />
Jaymo &#038; Andy George<br />
Gramophonedzie<br />
More to be announced </p>
<p>Hed Kandi Hospitality</p>
<p>Phil Faversham<br />
John Jones<br />
Wez Clarke<br />
Sarah Louise<br />
Alan Hartley<br />
Dean Oram On Drums<br />
Lady V on Saxophone</p>
<p>Strongbow Bowtime Bar</p>
<p>Tom Middleton<br />
Fenech Soler (Live)<br />
Joe &#038; Will Ask?<br />
Crystal Fighters (Live)<br />
Louis La Roche<br />
May68 (Live)<br />
Loz<br />
General Jimmy<br />
More to be announced</p>
<p>Residents Terrace</p>
<p>H2<br />
DJ Ellesse<br />
Mucky Beats<br />
Tim Owen<br />
Lee Ellis<br />
CantMixWontMixShouldntMixDontMix<br />
Rob Casson &#038; Andy Currie<br />
Prostitutes &#038; Policeman<br />
Kev McGowan</p>
<p>SUNDAY 29TH AUGUST</p>
<p>Kaleidoscope Main Stage</p>
<p>Tiesto (Exclusive)<br />
Calvin Harris (Live)<br />
Laidback Luke<br />
Dada Life</p>
<p>Cream / Vandit 10th Anniversary In Association with Bench</p>
<p>Paul van Dyk (Exclusive)<br />
Sasha<br />
James Zabiela<br />
Hernan Cattaneo<br />
Nick Warren<br />
Special Guests:  Leftfield</p>
<p>Swedish House Mafia (Exclusive)</p>
<p>Axwell<br />
Steve Angello<br />
Sebastian Ingrosso<br />
Dirty South<br />
Kim Fai<br />
AN21<br />
Afro Jack<br />
Max Vangeli</p>
<p>Mixmag Presents Cocoon</p>
<p>Sven Väth<br />
Dubfire<br />
Marco Carola<br />
Yousef<br />
Raresh</p>
<p>Annie Mac Presents</p>
<p>Annie Mac<br />
Major Lazer (Live)<br />
MS Dynamite<br />
Zinc<br />
Riva Starr<br />
Style Of Eye<br />
Andy Mac<br />
+ More to add</p>
<p>Goodgreef Xtra-Hard</p>
<p>Lisa Lashes<br />
Showtek Live (Exclusive)<br />
Kutski B2B Alex Kidd<br />
Andy Whitby<br />
Anne Savage<br />
Bootek (Live)<br />
A.S.Y.S<br />
Dutch Master<br />
Rascal</p>
<p>Strongbow Bowtime Bar</p>
<p>Evil Nine<br />
The Subs (Live)<br />
Goldierocks<br />
THe PETEBOX (Live)<br />
Mr Paul<br />
The Tea Street Band (Live)<br />
Benji Boko<br />
Dead Audio Boy<br />
More to be announced</p>
<p>Hed Kandi Hospitality</p>
<p>Andy Norman<br />
Dean Rigg<br />
Sam Cannon<br />
Stephanie Jay<br />
Alan Hartley<br />
Dean Oram On Drums<br />
Lady V On Saxophone</p>
<p>TICKETS ON SALE NOW </p>
<p>Ticket Price:</p>
<p>Weekend Camping Tickets</p>
<p>Weekend Camping Ticket                              £100+BF *<br />
Hospitality Weekend Camping                       £185+BF</p>
<p>Day Tickets                            </p>
<p>Saturday                                                        £59.00+BF<br />
Sunday                                                          £55.00+BF<br />
2 Day Ticket Without Camping                        £100+BF *</p>
<p>Saturday Hospitality                                         £100+BF<br />
Sunday Hospitality                                           £100+BF</p>
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		<title>Videos &#8211; Creamfields 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Video highlights from the Creamfields dance festival 2009.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Video highlights from the <a href="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/warrington/creamfields.htm">Creamfields</a> dance festival 2009:</p>
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		<title>Terry Christian passes Plusnet on to fellow Mancunians</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:55:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This Saturday 13th February, award-winning Mancunian television and radio presenter Terry Christian will be at the Pass Plusnet On event at Orient Way between Selfridges and the Food Court in the Trafford Centre in Manchester.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This Saturday 13th February, award-winning Mancunian television and radio presenter Terry Christian will be at the Pass Plusnet On event at Orient Way between Selfridges and the Food Court in the <a href="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/manchester/trafford-centre.htm">Trafford Centre</a> in Manchester.</p>
<p>People can come to the Pass Plusnet On event and play an interactive real time game (‘augmented reality’) that puts them in the virtual action. The person who tops the leader board on the day wins free Plusnet broadband for a year.</p>
<p>Terry Christian will be hosting the game from 1.00pm-3.30pm – plus there will be giveaways and the chance to win a year’s free Plusnet broadband. </p>
<p> Terry said: “Plusnet has the lot &#8211; easy set up, great customer service, quick connection speeds and affordable prices. I’m so pleased I was recommended Plusnet!”</p>
<p>Plusnet is the highly recommended, low cost, award winning broadband and home phone company.   </p>
<p>Plusnet offers cheap broadband that costs from only £5.99 per month, but has won lots of awards for quality of connection &#038; service. 8 out of 10 people recommend Plusnet to family and friends.</p>
<p>For more information go to www.plus.net.</p>
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		<title>Video &#8211; Chester Grosvenor</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:58:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chester]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Promotional video for the Chester Grosvenor, a 5 star hotel within the City Walls: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNX2DvS6VS4]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Promotional video for the <a href="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/chester/grosvenor-hotel.htm">Chester Grosvenor</a>, a 5 star hotel within the City Walls:</p>
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		<title>Live performances &#8211; Kendal Calling 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:43:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Concerts]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lake District]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Footage from Kendal Calling 2009 including The Zutons, Goldie Lookin Chain, and Twisted Wheel.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Footage from Kendal Calling 2009 including The Zutons, Goldie Lookin Chain, and Twisted Wheel:</p>
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		<title>Photos &#8211; Ramada Manchester Piccadilly</title>
		<link>http://www.visitnorthwest.com/blog/photos-ramada-manchester-piccadilly/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:31:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hotels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Manchester]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Photos & Pictures]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Piccadilly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ramada Manchester Piccadilly]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Photos of the Ramada Manchester Piccadilly hotel.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Photos of the Ramada Manchester Piccadilly hotel:</p>
<div id="attachment_359" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 518px"><img src="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/ramada-manchester-standard-double.jpg" alt="Standard Double Room" title="Standard Double Room Ramada Hotel" width="508" height="262" class="size-full wp-image-359" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Standard Double Room</p></div>
<div id="attachment_358" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 518px"><img src="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/ramada-manchester-reception.jpg" alt="Reception" title="Ramada Hotel Reception" width="508" height="262" class="size-full wp-image-358" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Reception</p></div>
<div id="attachment_357" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 518px"><img src="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/ramada-manchester-exterior.jpg" alt="Exterior" title="Ramada Hotel Piccadilly Manchester" width="508" height="262" class="size-full wp-image-357" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Exterior</p></div>
<div id="attachment_356" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 518px"><img src="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/ramada-manchester-arts-brasserie.jpg" alt="Arts Brasserie" title="Arts Brasserie Restaurant Ramada Hotel Manchester" width="508" height="268" class="size-full wp-image-356" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Arts Brasserie</p></div>
<div id="attachment_355" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 518px"><img src="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/ramada-manchester-arts-bar.jpg" alt="Arts Bar" title="Arts Bar Ramada Hotel Manchester" width="508" height="262" class="size-full wp-image-355" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Arts Bar</p></div>
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		<title>Retailer predicts Christmas bestsellers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:19:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Shopping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Argos]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Argos has published a list of what it believes will be the most popular children’s toys for Christmas 2009. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/shopping/argos.htm">Argos</a> has published a list of what it believes will be the most popular children’s toys for Christmas 2009. </p>

<p>The retailer expects the following toys to sell well this year:</p>
<p>•	Go Go Hamsters (Age 4 years and over)<br />
•	Lulu My Cuddlin&#8217; Kitten (Age 4 years and over)<br />
•	V Tech Kiddizoom Camera in Pink / Blue (Age 3 years and over)<br />
•	Transformers MV2 Bumblebee Movie Helmet (Age 5 years and over)<br />
•	Baby Annabell 2009 (Age 3 years and over)<br />
•	Bounce &#8216;n Spin Zebra (Age 1 year and over)<br />
•	Lego Minotaurus (Age 7 years and over)<br />
•	Bop It (Age 8 years and over)<br />
•	Lego City Police Station (Age 6 years and over)<br />
•	Waybaloo Play n&#8217; Wiggle Yo Jo Jo (Age 18 months and over)</p>
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		<title>Video &#8211; Ulverston Lantern Procession</title>
		<link>http://www.visitnorthwest.com/blog/video-ulverston-lantern-procession/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:36:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Attractions & Activities]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ulverston Lantern Procession]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This video shows the Lantern Procession, held each year in Ulverston, Cumbria.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This video shows the <a href="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/barrow/ulverston-lantern-procession.htm">Lantern Procession</a>, held each year in <a href="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/barrow/ulverston.htm">Ulverston</a>, Cumbria.</p>
<p>Residents of the town, parade through the centre carrying homemade paper and willow lanterns.</p>
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		<title>Ulverston Lantern Procession &#8211; Photos</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:23:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Photos of the Ulverston Lantern Procession, one of the events held annually in the 'Festival Town' of Ulverston.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pictures of the <a href="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/barrow/ulverston-lantern-procession.htm">Ulverston Lantern Procession, </a>one of the events held annually in the &#8216;Festival Town&#8217; of Ulverston.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ulverston-lantern5.jpg"><img src="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ulverston-lantern5.jpg" alt="Ulverston Lantern Festival" title="Ulverston Lantern Festival" width="508" height="338" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-336" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ulverston-lantern4.jpg"><img src="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ulverston-lantern4.jpg" alt="Ulverston Lantern Procession" title="Ulverston Lantern Procession" width="508" height="338" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-335" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ulverston-lantern3.jpg"><img src="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ulverston-lantern3.jpg" alt="Lantern Procession - Annual Festival In Ulverston Cumbria" title="Lantern Procession - Annual Festival In Ulverston Cumbria" width="508" height="338" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-334" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ulverston-lantern2.jpg"><img src="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ulverston-lantern2.jpg" alt="Lantern Procession Ulverston, Near Barrow In Furness" title="Lantern Procession Ulverston, Near Barrow In Furness" width="508" height="338" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-333" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ulverston-lantern6.jpg"><img src="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ulverston-lantern6.jpg" alt="Lantern Procession Ulverston Cumbria" title="Lantern Procession Ulverston Cumbria" width="508" height="338" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-332" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ulverston-lantern1.jpg"><img src="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ulverston-lantern1.jpg" alt="Ulverston Lantern Procession And Festival" title="Ulverston Lantern Procession And Festival" width="508" height="338" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-331" /></a></p>
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		<title>Are there any campsites near Grizedale Forest?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:57:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Attractions & Activities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FAQS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lake District]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ambleside]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Go Ape Grizedale Forest Park]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Grizedale Forest]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Grizedale Mountain Bikes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hawkshead]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[North Face Mountain Bike Trail]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Details of campsites and caravan parks near Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, and Ambleside.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/lakes/grizedale-forest.htm">Grizedale Forest</a> boasts a great <a href="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/lakes/grizedale-sculpture.htm">sculpture trail</a>, mountain bike trail, <a href="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/lakes/grizedale-bikes.htm">bike hire centre</a>, information centre, and <a href="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/lakes/go-ape.htm">high-wire assault course</a>. </p>
<p>It&#8217;s a fantastic place to visit and there are a number of caravan and camping sites nearby.</p>
<h2 class="wp-table-reloaded-table-name-id-1 wp-table-reloaded-table-name">Campsites Near Grizedale</h2>

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		<td class="column-1">Hawshead Croft</td><td class="column-2">North Lonsdale Road, Hawkshead LA22 0NX</td><td class="column-3">015394 36374</td><td class="column-4">3.1</td><td class="column-5">Caravan and camping site on the outskirts of Hawkshead. Facilities include shower block, utility room, laundry, games/TV room, and drinks machine.</td>
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		<td class="column-1">Hawkshead Hall</td><td class="column-2">Hawkshead Hall Farm, Hawkshead LA22 ONN</td><td class="column-3">015394 36221</td><td class="column-4">3.5</td><td class="column-5">Family campsite just north of Hawkshead. Facilities include shower block, utility room, and milk delivery.</td>
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		<td class="column-1">Grizedale Camping &amp; Riding Centre</td><td class="column-2">Bowkerstead Farm, Satterthwaite LA12 8LL</td><td class="column-3">01229 860208</td><td class="column-4">2.2</td><td class="column-5">Open all year. Showers, toilets, washing up area, and riding centre. Camping pods also available.</td>
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		<td class="column-1">Low Wray Campsite</td><td class="column-2">Low Wray, Ambleside LA22 OJA</td><td class="column-3">015394 63862</td><td class="column-4">5.6</td><td class="column-5">National Trust campsite on the banks of <a href="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/lakes/windermere-lake.htm">Windermere</a>. Facilities include a shop, laundry, playground, showers. Open Easter to end of October.</td>
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<p><a href="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/grizedale3.jpg"><img src="http://www.visitnorthwest.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/grizedale3.jpg" alt="Grizedale Forest" title="Grizedale Forest" width="508" height="338" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-327" /></a></p>
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