Welcome to Holker Hall & Garden

Visitor Information

How to Get to Holker

By car: Follow brown signs on A590 from J36, M6. Approximate travel times: Windermere-20 minutes, Kendal-25 minutes, Lancaster-45 minutes, Manchester-l hour 30 minutes.

By rail:The Nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster and Preston for connections to major cities & airports.

Opening times

Sunday-Friday (closed on Saturday) 11:00 am-4:00 pm, 30 March-2nd November.

Admission Charges

Hall & Gardens   Gardens

Adults:               £12.00        £8.00

Groups:                   £9.00          £5.5

Special Events

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 celebrates 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 its 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 gifts while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment.

Chester is one of the best cities in the UK. As soon as you arrive in Chester you will appreciate the city’s unique atmosphere and sense of history. Founded by the Romans over 2,000 years age, much of the Roman influence remains and Chester’s city walls are the most complete in Britain. Combined with history and heritage(遗产), Chester is a dynamic city full of bars, pubs, clubs, hotels and restaurants for you to discover, tempting you to visit again and again.

Travelling to Chester?

Chester is easily accessible by many means of transport- whether you are travelling by rail, car, bus or plane. Please check our route planner below to help you plan your journey to Chester. Once you arrive in the city there are numerous car parks; however, during rush hours the easiest way to travel in Chester city centre is via park and ride facilities, which are parking lots with public transportation.

Hotels?

From bed&breakfasts to the luxury of Chester’s only five star hotel, Chester has all covered. Whether your trip is for business of please your room is just a click away.

Sightseeing and Tours?

One of the best ways to see Chester is by a guided tour and you have a variety to choose from. Whether you choose the traditional guided walk, to be guided around Chester’s historical landmarks by bus or to take a boat down the River Dee, you will sure enjoy the delights of Chester.

假如你是李华，你的表弟Jack是一名刚刚进入高中的新生，他给你写了一封信咨询如何适应高中生活，请你给他写封回信给他提出一些建议。

1、问候

2、建议：1）学习方面、2）生活方面、3）交友方面

3、祝愿:尽快适应高中生活

注意：1、字数100字左右。

     2、覆盖所有要点，可增加细节使行文连贯。

Dear Jack,

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Lihua

San FranciscoFire Engine Tours

San Francisco Winery Tour

     Running: February 1st through April 30th

     This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price)

     Departing from the Cannery: Tell time upon request.

     Duration(时长)：2 hours Price: $90

Back to the Fifties Tour

     Running: August 16th through August 31st

     This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.

     Departing form the Cannery 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm

     Duration:2 hours Price:$90

Spooky Halloween Tour

     Running: October 10th through October 31st

     Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district .Authentic fire gear （服装）is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco

     Departing from the Cannery:6:30 pm and 8:30 pm

     Duration :1 hour and 30 minutes

     Price: Available upon request

Holiday Lights Tour

     Running: December 6th through December 23nd

     This attractive four takes you to some of San Francisco’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.

     Departing from the Cannery 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm

     Duration: I hour and 30 minutes

     Advance reservations required.

[写作情景]

假设你是增城一中高二学生李华，最近流感（flu) 高发，请用英文向学校报社写一份关于预防流感的建议信。要点如下：

1. 最近气温骤降，学校流感高发；

2. 学生应该如何预防流感（三、四个建议）；

3. 学校应该采取什么相应措施应对流感高发（两、三个建议）。

[写作要求]

1. 文章的开头与结尾已给出，不计入词数；考生在答题卡上只需接下去写即可，不必重抄开头和结尾

2. 文章需包含要点的所有内容，字数约120词。信的开头与结尾已给出，不计入词数。

[评分标准]

句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。

Dear editor,

I am LiHua from Senior Two. _______________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

    假设你是李华。上周你在网店购买了一部电子词典。发现产品与广告承诺的不符，并出现了质量问题。请根据以下要点给客户服务中心发一封电子邮件，要求尽快解决。

1.      问题：网店主页上广告声称附赠电池，但没有找到；

电源经常自动关闭；

键盘上的一些按钮不起作用。

   2. 要求：退款或更换一台新的。

 注意：

   1. 可适当添加细节，词数不少于60字；

   2. 参考词汇：主页：homepage；电池：battery；键盘：keyboard

   3. 电子邮件的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to you about the electronic dictionary ... ________________________________

                                                         Yours faithfully,

                                                             Li Hua

假定你是光明中学的学生李华，亚洲运动会将在你居住的城市举办，现正招募志愿者，你希望成为其中一员。请按要求用英文给组委会写一封信，内容应包括：

（1）个人情况：年龄、性别、学历；

（2）个人条件：英语好，爱好体育，善于交际，乐于助人，熟悉本地情况；

（3）承诺：做志愿者，提供最佳服务。

注意：

（1）词数：不少于100；

（2）可适当加入细节，以使行文连贯；

假如你是晨光中学的高二学生李津， 与你以前的外籍教师Mrs. Green一直保持联系。今日她来信询问你的近况，请根据以下提示写一封邮件。

（1）  简要介绍自己在高二所取得的成绩；

（2）  告知你的暑假即将开始并将开始高三生活， 并介绍你暑假的安排及高三的计划；

（3）  希望她有机会重访天津

Dear Mrs. Green，

 I’m glad to hear from you.____________________________________________________________________________________________

                                                                                                                                                                                             Your sincerely,

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Li Jin

Are you looking for a museum off the beaten path？Try these places．

Bata Shoe Museum

The Bata Shoe Museum opened in 1995 on the premise（前提） that" footwear is a source of delight and reflection of human history"．The space was designed by Raymond Moriyama．Permanent collection includes 12000 pairs of shoes and artifacts．Notable shoes are those belonging to Marilyn Monroe，Princess Diana，Elton John and Madonna．

Campbell House

Campbell House was built in 1822 by Sir William Campbell-chief justice of Upper Canada from 1825-1829．Campbell lived in the house for twelve years before he died．The house was occupied by various other families and used for various other uses（vinegar factory，glassworks）．In 1972 in order to preserve the building，the Advocate's Society moved from its location on Adelaide St to its current home at Queensland University．The building was restored to be as historically accurate as possible．

Gibson House Museum

The Gibson House Museum is an example of Georgian architecture．It was built in the mid 19th century as a farm house for David Gibson-a member of the Legislative Assembly．After being used as a boarding house for many years，the building interior was restored．The museum has a hands-on "discovery gallery" with interactive（互动的） games and exhibits．On weekends workshops are offered on cooking，desserts，breads and preserves．

Black Creek Pioneer Village

Black Creek is a recreation of a Victorian Farm with buildings moved and reconstructed from around Ontario．The result is a 1860s Ontario village．Exhibits demonstrate how domestic tasks were completed before modern technology．Activities include spinning，baking，and a history lesson．

Historical interpreters dress in the clothing of the period and answer visitors'questions．Favorite destinations in the village include the farm，doctor's house，and the mill．At the historic brewery，beer is brewed using all natural ingredients．The restaurant serves meals using locally sourced ingredients．On site are also areas for concerts and gift shop．Black Creek is operated by the Toronto and Region Conservation（TRCA）．