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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
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
Award winning family attraction on historic Maryport harbourside. All day tickets for 70+ displays…
Our Lake District E-Bike tours are designed to suit all fitness levels (age 14+ years), for leisure…
The Lake District National Park provides a wealth of walking opportunities and offers something for…
Join Eric Hope, renowned Cumbrian angler and environmentalist, for unique guided fishing trips and…
We offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed…
Ghyll Scrambling by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District is a thrilling climb up mountain…
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in…
This aquatic ghyll scramble is situated in a beautiful canyon only a short walk from Coniston. In…
Situated on what was once the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith railway line, Bassenthwaite Lake…
A fascinating historic house where the elegance and loveliness of the Victorian era combine with…
Keswick Launch offers 50-minute cruises around Derwentwater. Rowing boats and motor boats are also…
Built in a historic nineteenth century dock, the museum is home to a wealth of objects on the…
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never…
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View…
Photography tours and workshops under the guidance of Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the…
Home to the Hasell family since 1679, visitors to Dalemain will discover a fascinating combination…
All About Alpacas is where nature's charm meets unforgettable experiences in Cumbria.
Take to the water in an unforgettable kayaking adventure on the breathtaking Wastwater! Surrounded…
Guided Rock Climbing by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District offers tailored, safe ascents for…
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock…
Full Day Adventure Days for Families and Groups. Two course home-cooked lunches available.
Whether you’re a complete beginner, indoor climber, or competent trad climber, we can tailor the…
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
Award winning family attraction on historic Maryport harbourside. All day tickets for 70+ displays…
Our Lake District E-Bike tours are designed to suit all fitness levels (age 14+ years), for leisure…
The Lake District National Park provides a wealth of walking opportunities and offers something for…
Join Eric Hope, renowned Cumbrian angler and environmentalist, for unique guided fishing trips and…
We offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed…
The Lake District National Park provides a wealth of walking opportunities and offers something for…
Join Eric Hope, renowned Cumbrian angler and environmentalist, for unique guided fishing trips and…
We offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed…
Ghyll Scrambling by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District is a thrilling climb up mountain…
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in…
This aquatic ghyll scramble is situated in a beautiful canyon only a short walk from Coniston. In…
Situated on what was once the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith railway line, Bassenthwaite Lake…
A fascinating historic house where the elegance and loveliness of the Victorian era combine with…
Keswick Launch offers 50-minute cruises around Derwentwater. Rowing boats and motor boats are also…
Built in a historic nineteenth century dock, the museum is home to a wealth of objects on the…
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never…
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View…
Photography tours and workshops under the guidance of Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the…
Home to the Hasell family since 1679, visitors to Dalemain will discover a fascinating combination…
All About Alpacas is where nature's charm meets unforgettable experiences in Cumbria.
Take to the water in an unforgettable kayaking adventure on the breathtaking Wastwater! Surrounded…
Guided Rock Climbing by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District offers tailored, safe ascents for…
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock…
Full Day Adventure Days for Families and Groups. Two course home-cooked lunches available.
Whether you’re a complete beginner, indoor climber, or competent trad climber, we can tailor the…
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
Award winning family attraction on historic Maryport harbourside. All day tickets for 70+ displays…
Our Lake District E-Bike tours are designed to suit all fitness levels (age 14+ years), for leisure…
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- 1Guided Walks in the Lake District with Path to Adventure
- 2Hemmingways Angling Adventures
- 3Family Gorge Walking in the Lake District with Path to Adventure
- 4Ghyll Scrambling with Genuine Adventures
- 5Steam Yacht Gondola
- 6Young Family Ghyll Scrambling (Age 5+) with Path to Adventure
- 7Bassenthwaite Lake Station
- 8Holker Hall and Gardens
- 9Lake Cruises on Derwentwater with Keswick Launch Co.
- 10The Dock Museum
- 11Windermere Jetty Museum
- 12Beginner's Navigation Course with More Than Mountains (Bowness)
- 13The Ruskin Museum
- 14Amy Bateman Photography Ltd
- 15Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
- 16All About Alpacas
- 17Kayaking in the Lake District with Path to Adventure
- 18Rock Climbing with Genuine Adventures
- 19Abseiling in Westmorland Dales with Adventure Vertical
- 20Full Day Adventure Days for Families and Groups with The Outdoor Adventure Company
- 21Rock Climbing with Mountain Journeys
- 22Tarn Hows
- 23Lake District Coast Aquarium, Maryport
- 24E-Bike Safaris - Cycling Holidays in the Lake District
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Lake District Wildlife Park, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RDTelephone
017687 76239Bassenthwaite
The ultimate animal experience for anyone over the age of 8 years that you will never forget! This experience is the perfect way to meet our Tapirs, Meerkats, and Ring-Tailed Lemurs!
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Walby Farm Park, Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4QLTelephone
01228 573056Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle
There is no doubt that a visit to the award winning Walby Farm Park is the place to be for bucket loads of fun inside and out! With activities galore, delicious homemade food, a bit of retail therapy in the gift shop, and – best of all – the chance…
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The Promenade, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HQTelephone
015394 43360Windermere
Escape the crowds and explore Lake Windermere at your own pace! Choose your adventure with Windermere Lake Cruises self-drive boat hire. Whether you crave the quiet charm of a classic rowboat or the effortless glide of an electric motorboat, we've…
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Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway Station, Main St, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SWTelephone
01229 717171Ravenglass
Enjoy a beautiful 14 mile return journey as well as a delicious cream tea at Dalegarth Café in the Eskdale Room. Your cream tea includes a selection of sandwiches (ham, cheese, egg mayo and tuna mayo), home-baked fruit scones with butter, jam and…
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Quaker Tapestry Museum, Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BHTelephone
01539 722975Stramongate, Kendal
A masterpiece of storytelling; 350 years of social history and a celebration of life, revolutions and remarkable people....made by 4,000 people. Facilities: Gift Shop, Cafe, Audio guides, Films, Interactive Displays, Children's Activities.
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Swarthmoor Hall, Swarthmoor Hall Ln, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JQTelephone
01229583204Ulverston
Swarthmoor Hall is a 17th century, Grade II* listed country house. The Hall is regarded as the cradle of Quakerism as it was here in 1652 that the Quaker movement was formed during a period of enormous political and religious turmoil.
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Derwentwater Marina, Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5RFTelephone
017687 72912Keswick
Derwent Water Marina is situated in the peaceful and sheltered northwest corner of the lake in the picturesque village of Portinscale, just a 20-minute walk from Keswick.
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Windermere Canoe and Kayak, B5285, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JHTelephone
015394 44451Windermere
Canoe, Paddleboard, Kayaking in Windermere, Lake District. Tailored made courses from sea to surf, lakes to rivers, adults to children.
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Lyth Valley
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds that flock to the Lake District National Park.
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Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Conishead Priory, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9QQTelephone
01229 584029Conishead Priory, Ulverston
Peaceful and inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Romantic Gothic mansion, relaxing café, gift shop and book store. Bring a picnic. Six minute woodland walk to beach.
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Cartmel Racecourse, The Racecourse, Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6QFTelephone
015395 58328Cartmel
Cartmel Racecourse is a truly unique location - home to Summer Jump horseracing with added delights of the funfair, local food & drink vendors, music events and family fun days! Enjoy a thrilling day out for all the family, it's the perfect Summer…
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Archery Tag by Genuine Adventures mixes archery and dodgeball with foam-tipped arrows for safe, thrilling fun. Tailored for all ages in the Lake District, it’s perfect for groups, led by expert instructors.
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2 Cambridge Villas, Church Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DLTelephone
07971 622616Ambleside
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping into crystal clear pools of deep water, sliding into pools, wild swimming, and scrambling - all in the most beautiful of settings.
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Lowther Castle & Gardens, Lowther, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HHTelephone
01931 712192Penrith
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling across one of the largest adventure playgrounds in the country. When you do this at Lowther, you have found the lost castle.
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The Gather Kitchen & Hub, Grasmere Gather, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SWGrasmere
The Gather is a “bureau des guides”, a community of qualified outdoor leaders focused on providing all visitors to the Lake District with an opportunity to safely access all that the Lake District landscape has to offer.
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Get ready for an unforgettable Paddleboarding adventure on the stunning Wastwater, nestled in the breathtaking Wasdale Valley—home to England’s highest peak, Scafell Pike! Surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Western Lake District, this is…
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Hutton in the Forest, Hutton-in-the-Forest, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9THTelephone
017684 84449Penrith
Historic house and gardens based on a medieval pele towers with substantial 17th, 18th and 19thC additions. Extensive gardens in woodland setting walled garden, topiary, woodland walk and lake with cascade.
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Newby Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria, LA12 8NPTelephone
07946841772Windermere
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient art of archery. We will learn a little about the history of this primitive skill and have the chance to experience how tricky it must have been for…
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Kendal
A stunning Elizabethan mansion with spectacular interiors and impressive collections of antiques. Also home to the world's oldest topiary gardens, designed by Guillaume Beaumont, retain many original features. Cafe, Gift Shop and Plant Centre.
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Lake District Wildlife Park, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RDTelephone
017687 76239Bassenthwaite
Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and endangered species like Gibbons and Asian Fishing Cats, plus family favourites like lemurs and Meerkats. A great day out for all the family.
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