1 . Welcome to Holker Hall & Gardens
Visitor InformationHow to Get to Holker
By Car: Follow brown signs an A590 from JB6, M6. Approximate travel times: Windermere—20 minutes, Kendal—25 minutes, Lancaster—45 minutes, Manchester—1 hour 30 minutes.
By Rail: The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster Preston for connections to major cities & airports.
Opening TimesSunday-Friday (closed on Saturday) 11:00 am—4:00 pm, 30 March—2nd November.
Admission ChargesHall & Gardens | Gardens | |
Adults | £12.00 | £8.00 |
Groups | £9 | £5.5 |
Producers: Market 13th April
Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas.
Holker Garden Festival 30th May
The event celebrate its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in gardening.
National Garden Day 28th August
Holker once again opens is gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide.
Winter Market 8th November
This is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifs while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment.
1. How much should a member of a tour group pay to visit to Hall & Cardens?A.£12.00. | B.£9.00. | C.£8.0. | D.£5.50. |
A.20 minutes. | B.25 minutes. | C.45 minutes. | D.90 minutes. |
A.Producers’ Market. | B.Holker Garden Festival. |
C.National Garden Day. | D.Winter Market. |
2 . Fiji is an island nation with mountains to climb, jungles to explore, vast reefs under the waves to dive, and beaches to walk on. You can go to the open-air souvenir markets to shop for authentic Fijian crafts (工艺品) like wooden kava bowls and visit the Fiji Museum. You can also attend Fire walking ceremony, the traditional practice of fire walking, where men walk barefoot across hot stones.
Best Time to Go
There is no bad time for Fiji vacations. However, November to April is the wet season, when temperatures and humidity (湿度) are higher and there is a greater risk of hurricanes. August and October are some of the most popular months to visit Fiji’s islands, but this also means you will have to deal with high-season crowds and prices. Brave the heavy but short downpours in the wet season if you want to escape the crowds and get some great deals.
Accommodation & Transport & Food
Some restaurants are expensive and attract the world’s rich and famous, but you can find much cheaper options with equally beautiful locations. Budget hotels start at around $30 a night for a double room with sea views.
If you don’t mind getting about on a bus, you will find this is a cheap and efficient form of transport. Traveling from Suva to Nadi, for example, costs around $25 for a four-hour trip.
You can eat for as little as 5insmallrestaurants, and mid—range restaurants start at around 15 for a meal. Many accommodation options include meals, so you can take full advantage of this to save some money.
All up, Fiji is a very reasonably priced destination with priceless experiences on offer. So, what are you waiting for?
1. What can tourists do in Fiji?A.Witness a special ceremony. | B.Walk on hot stones with shoes. |
C.Shop in large indoor souvenir markets. | D.Make wooden kava bowls by themselves. |
A.May. | B.July. |
C.September. | D.December. |
A.It is friendly to budget tourists. | B.It takes five hours to get there. |
C.It can be reached only by bus. | D.It offers free meals in any hotel. |
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1. What can SafetyWing offer the tourists?A.Cheap tour events. | B.Free flight tickets. |
C.Local life experience. | D.Proper travel insurance. |
A.SafetyWing. | B.GetYourGuide. |
C.Skyscanner. | D.Withlocals. |
A.A textbook. | B.A local newspaper. |
C.A web page. | D.An academic article. |
4 . Brittany, a land of myths and legends, is a region with a true spirit of adventure so there are plenty of attractions for active children, whether they like climbing heights, admiring the world under the sea, or even exploring ancient buildings.
Château de Fougères
Who is the King of the castle? The children’s imaginations can run wild at this medieval enchanted castle. This is one of the largest surviving castles in Europe. There are beautiful views across the Breton countryside as you stroll along the ramparts (城墙). The children will love exploring the many towers and turrets (塔楼) of this magnificent castle.
Forêt Adrénaline Rennes
This is an amazing tree top adventure park located on the outskirts of Rennes. Forêt Adrénaline Rennes is perfect for children that need to burn off lots of energy. There are eight tree top routes intended for ages 2 and over, the Black Panther route, 20 m up in the trees and a kilometer-long route made up of five zip wires. There is something for every daredevil here.
Océanopolis
Children will be in their element by the underwater world of Océanopolis with 77 aquariums filled with 10,000 animals from 1,000 different species across the world. Seals, penguins, sharks, and thousands of fish from the tropical, temperate, and polar oceans all live here in Brest in this amazing sea life park.
Village de Poul-Fetan
If you want to discover Breton life back in the 19th century, then this restored village would be a perfect place to visit. You can watch people in historical costume as they demonstrate traditional crafts and techniques including butter churning, pottery making and wool spinning. You can also watch livestock being milked and there is a chance to join in the demonstrations.
1. What is special about Château de Fougères?A.Its high cost. | B.Its large size. | C.Its long history. | D.Its tall towers. |
A.Océanopolis. | B.Forêt Adrénaline Rennes. |
C.Château de Fougères. | D.Village de Poul-Fetan. |
A.Make pottery and spin wood. | B.Demonstrate traditional crafts. |
C.Milk the livestock. | D.Watch livestock performance. |
6 . There’re around 50 countries in Europe so you’ll have plenty of options for where to visit. And, with such a diverse set of cultures, it’s impossible to give specific tips for everything in one guide. This Europe guide will give you an overview of Europe and has general tips and tricks you need to start planning your trip around the continent.
Tour the Greek islands
These islands are the mecca of summer beach fun. The island of Ios is party central, Kos and Crete are popular destinations for Brits, Santorini has history, Mykonos has luxurious hotels and yachts, and Naxos is quiet. With hundreds of islands, you can always find what you are looking for!
Ride the rails
Europe is famous for its international rail system. Rail passes like the Eurail Pass make it easy to get from country to country on a relatively small budget (and with lots of flexibility). The Eurail Global Pass covers travel in 33 countries around Europe, including night trains, making it entirely possible to travel all of Europe without a single flight. Riding the European rails is one of the best ways to get around and see the continent on a budget.
Get lost in Paris
The city of lights is everything people say it is. Poets, artists, playwrights, writers, journalists, and more have all written about their love of this city. It’s a place that exudes culture, sophistication, class, and style. The food, the wine, the atmosphere, the history; it’s hard not to see the magic. It would take years to see everything here, but you can get a good feel of the city in a few days.
Hit the Alps
Whether you go skiing in winter or hiking in summer, the Alps hold some of the most breathtaking views in the world. For a popular multi-day hike, check out the Tour du Mont Blanc, an epic 7—11 day hike through France, Italy, and Switzerland. For winter visits, expect to pay at least 75 EUR per day for a lift pass to ski/snowboard.
1. Which island will you choose if you have adequate budget?A.Mykonos. | B.Santorini. | C.Kos. | D.Naxos. |
A.By bus. | B.By train. | C.By air. | D.By car. |
A.Hike in winter. | B.Hunt in the forest. |
C.Climb over the rocks. | D.Enjoy the beautiful view. |
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