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Cumbria and the Lake District is the perfect family getaway, with something for everyone – regardless of age. And when it comes to where to stay, we’ve got you covered.- It does rain from time to time in the Lake District, but how else did you think we got our fabulous landscapes and those lakes? Still, we’re more than prepared for the occasional downpour, and there’s plenty to do while taking shelter from the elements.
- The Lake District, Cumbria is England’s most beautiful corner in any weather, but there’s something magical about the place when the sun shines. The sun draws out walkers and mountaineers, sailors and cyclists, abseilers and zorbers, zipliners and those looking to sit quietly by a lake and take in the majestic beauty of it all.
- Lots of great inspiration hints and tips to help you get the most out of your visit to the Lake District, Cumbria.
Highlights
There’s something quite special about being on England’s largest lake, and to see the surrounding…
Scrambling is an outdoor adventure experience that sits half way between hill walking and rock…
Greystoke Castle, a 12th-century gem in the Cumbrian countryside, offers 800 years of history,…
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in…
Photography tours and workshops under the guidance of Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the…
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive…
The ultimate horse riding experience in the stunning Cumbria. We are UK's only specialised heavy…
A world hidden from the surface but full of adventure and challenge for all. From simple…
Swimming in the lakes is good for the mind, body and soul. Be at one with nature and join us for a…
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
Located at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of…
Ghyll Scrambling by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District is a thrilling climb up mountain…
The ultimate animal experience for anyone over the age of 8 years that you will never forget! This…
All About Alpacas is where nature's charm meets unforgettable experiences in Cumbria.
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of…
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
Hear about Carlisle Luguvalium, the Wall fort Uxcellodunum then, off to visit our fabulous Wall as…
Maryport Coastal Park is a place for visitors to enjoy for its coastal views and flora and fauna.…
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake District's famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
We are delighted to announce that we are now offering Cycle Hire from the beautiful surroundings of…
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the…
There’s something quite special about being on England’s largest lake, and to see the surrounding…
Scrambling is an outdoor adventure experience that sits half way between hill walking and rock…
Greystoke Castle, a 12th-century gem in the Cumbrian countryside, offers 800 years of history,…
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in…
Photography tours and workshops under the guidance of Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the…
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive…
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in…
Photography tours and workshops under the guidance of Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the…
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive…
The ultimate horse riding experience in the stunning Cumbria. We are UK's only specialised heavy…
A world hidden from the surface but full of adventure and challenge for all. From simple…
Swimming in the lakes is good for the mind, body and soul. Be at one with nature and join us for a…
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
Located at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of…
Ghyll Scrambling by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District is a thrilling climb up mountain…
The ultimate animal experience for anyone over the age of 8 years that you will never forget! This…
All About Alpacas is where nature's charm meets unforgettable experiences in Cumbria.
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of…
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
Hear about Carlisle Luguvalium, the Wall fort Uxcellodunum then, off to visit our fabulous Wall as…
Maryport Coastal Park is a place for visitors to enjoy for its coastal views and flora and fauna.…
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake District's famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
We are delighted to announce that we are now offering Cycle Hire from the beautiful surroundings of…
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the…
There’s something quite special about being on England’s largest lake, and to see the surrounding…
Scrambling is an outdoor adventure experience that sits half way between hill walking and rock…
Greystoke Castle, a 12th-century gem in the Cumbrian countryside, offers 800 years of history,…
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- 1Steam Yacht Gondola
- 2Amy Bateman Photography Ltd
- 3The Puzzling Place
- 4Cumbrian Heavy Horses
- 5Caving In Westmorland Dales with Go Cave
- 6Swim on the Wild Side
- 7The Lost Castle Adventure Playground at Lowther Castle
- 8Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside
- 9Ghyll Scrambling with Genuine Adventures
- 10Ultimate Animal Experience at The Lake District Wildlife Park
- 11All About Alpacas
- 12Muncaster Castle - Hawk & Owl Centre
- 13Beginner's Navigation Course with More Than Mountains (Bowness)
- 14Mountain Journeys
- 15Hadrian’s Wall Edge of Empire Tour with Great Guided Tours
- 16Maryport Coastal Park
- 17Tarn Hows
- 18Canoeing, Coniston (Age 5+) with Path to Adventure
- 19Arragon's Cycle Hire at Lowther Castle
- 20Herdwick Experience at Yew Tree Farm
- 21The Rheged Centre
- 22RIB Boat Tours on Windermere with Graythwaite Adventure
- 23Scrambling near Coniston with More Than Mountains
- 24Greystoke Castle
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Keswick
This one day introduction to map reading and navigation is suitable for anyone who would like to plan and follow a route from a map.
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The Lake District is one of the best places you can visit for Stargazing and is listed in the top 5% of the darkest places in Britain. On a clear evening, we are able to see thousands of stars and constellations including the spectacular Milky Way.
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Get the most out of your time in the Lake District with a Muddy Boots private guided walk tailored to your requirements!
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National Trust - Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9QBTelephone
015394 35143Grasmere
Make yourself comfortable in the former home of National Trust Founder, Canon Rawnsley. Only partially restored and decorated, this isn’t a typical National Trust experience.
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Canyoning is like Ghyll Scrambling, but on steroids! Join us as we journey down an atmospheric canyon in the heart of the Lake District. Abseil down waterfalls - test your nerve on big committing jumps - enjoy epic slides and zip-lines. This is…
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Rookin House Equestrian & Activity Centre Ltd, Rookin House Farm, Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0SSTelephone
017684 83561Troutbeck, Penrith
Wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon Shooting and Stalwart Army truck, Paintballing, Air Rifles and many more!
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Silloth On Solway Golf Club, Station Rd, Silloth, Cumbria, CA7 4BLTelephone
016973 31304Silloth
Silloth on Solway Golf Club is a beautiful links golf course situated on the shores of the Solway Firth in North West Cumbria. Silloth is highly rated and is listed in the top 50 golf courses in Britain and Ireland.
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Lakeland Maze Farm Park, Raines Hall, Sedgwick, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0JHTelephone
015395 61760Sedgwick, Kendal
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
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Kendal Museum, Station Rd, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BTTelephone
01539 815597Kendal
Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the UK, founded in 1796 by William Todhunter. The Museum has a long history in Kendal Town and has occupied various sites but has been at its current location (previously a wool warehouse) since 1913.
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Brimstone Hotel & Spa, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JDTelephone
015394 38080Ambleside
Brimstone Spa, is exclusively for residents of the Langdale Hotel, Langdale Lodges and Brimstone Hotel and is reserved for adults only, and considered is one of the best spa’s in The Lake District. It is a place to relax and revive with seven…
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Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5ALTelephone
01539 637940Kendal
Abbot Hall is one of Britain’s preeminent small art galleries, set in a Grade I listed Georgian building on the banks of the River Kent in Kendal. The gallery holds an outstanding collection of 18th-21st century art and hosts exhibitions. The…
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The Herdwick Experience, Yew Tree Farm, Consiton, Cumbria, LA21 8DPTelephone
01539441433Consiton
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting the Herdwicks!
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The Beacon Museum, W Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LYTelephone
01946 592302Whitehaven
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games and history.
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Lake District Wildlife Park, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RDTelephone
017687 76239Bassenthwaite
A range of engaging presentations take place daily bringing you closer to many of your favourite animals. Watch exhilarating Bird of Prey displays, educational Reptile talks and fun and interesting Lemur, Otter and Red Panda talks.
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South Walney Nature Reserve, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3YQBarrow-in-Furness
Have this special coastal nature reserve all to yourselves for an after-hours adventure! Track wildlife across the reserve using different equipment and techniques, with the help of our expert guides.
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We offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed specifically for families with children. If your kids love splashing about in water or you want them to build water confidence then this is the activity…
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Lakeside
Steam from the lake shore of Windermere along the heritage track to Haverthwaite Station, where you can visit the station tea room, gift shop, woodland playground, picnic area and engine shed. Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from…
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Zip World Windermere - Treetop Trek & Treetop Nets, Brockhole, A591, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJTelephone
015394 47186A591, Windermere
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree canopy. Featuring over 1500m2 of bouncy trampolines, aerial walkways, tunnels and slides. A great family day out suitable for ages 3yrs+.
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Hawkshead
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Go Ape’s hub in Grizedale Forest packs a punch with both action and adventure where you can test your nerve amongst the trees on one of two high rope’s courses.
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Bowder Stone car park, Borrowdale, KeswickTelephone
07984 410230Borrowdale, Keswick
Rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports and Borrowdale, close to Keswick is the perfect place to have your first experience of outdoor rock climbing as it is close to where some of the first ever rock climbs were completed. There are…
