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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.
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Will you have the courage to lean back over the edge and abseil down a vertical wall of rock? Come…
Keswick Launch offers 50-minute cruises around Derwentwater. Rowing boats and motor boats are also…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake District's famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
Maryport Coastal Park is a place for visitors to enjoy for its coastal views and flora and fauna.…
Our Lake District E-Bike tours are designed to suit all fitness levels (age 14+ years), for leisure…
Pack your clothes along with your sense of adventure and escape for a couple of days to the woods…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
The Gather is a “bureau des guides”, a community of qualified outdoor leaders focused on providing…
Abseiling is a classic outdoor adventure challenge, which anyone can enjoy. You don’t need…
Discover a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays…
A fascinating historic house where the elegance and loveliness of the Victorian era combine with…
We developed our bespoke canoe sailing boats to make an easily accessible boat for people with…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
This aquatic ghyll scramble is situated in a beautiful canyon only a short walk from Coniston. In…
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across…
This experience is all about learning the ropes, stick and flappy bits with straight-up language…
Swimming in the lakes is good for the mind, body and soul. Be at one with nature and join us for a…
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the…
A range of engaging presentations take place daily bringing you closer to many of your favourite…
Our famous glass blowing experiences are back. Experience first-hand and close up, the extreme…
Whether you would like to rent an Electric Bike or join a Bike Tour or Holiday, we organise…
We are delighted to announce that we are now offering Cycle Hire from the beautiful surroundings of…
Rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports and Borrowdale, close to Keswick is the perfect…
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive…
Will you have the courage to lean back over the edge and abseil down a vertical wall of rock? Come…
Keswick Launch offers 50-minute cruises around Derwentwater. Rowing boats and motor boats are also…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake District's famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
Maryport Coastal Park is a place for visitors to enjoy for its coastal views and flora and fauna.…
Our Lake District E-Bike tours are designed to suit all fitness levels (age 14+ years), for leisure…
Pack your clothes along with your sense of adventure and escape for a couple of days to the woods…
Maryport Coastal Park is a place for visitors to enjoy for its coastal views and flora and fauna.…
Our Lake District E-Bike tours are designed to suit all fitness levels (age 14+ years), for leisure…
Pack your clothes along with your sense of adventure and escape for a couple of days to the woods…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
The Gather is a “bureau des guides”, a community of qualified outdoor leaders focused on providing…
Abseiling is a classic outdoor adventure challenge, which anyone can enjoy. You don’t need…
Discover a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays…
A fascinating historic house where the elegance and loveliness of the Victorian era combine with…
We developed our bespoke canoe sailing boats to make an easily accessible boat for people with…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
This aquatic ghyll scramble is situated in a beautiful canyon only a short walk from Coniston. In…
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across…
This experience is all about learning the ropes, stick and flappy bits with straight-up language…
Swimming in the lakes is good for the mind, body and soul. Be at one with nature and join us for a…
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the…
A range of engaging presentations take place daily bringing you closer to many of your favourite…
Our famous glass blowing experiences are back. Experience first-hand and close up, the extreme…
Whether you would like to rent an Electric Bike or join a Bike Tour or Holiday, we organise…
We are delighted to announce that we are now offering Cycle Hire from the beautiful surroundings of…
Rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports and Borrowdale, close to Keswick is the perfect…
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive…
Will you have the courage to lean back over the edge and abseil down a vertical wall of rock? Come…
Keswick Launch offers 50-minute cruises around Derwentwater. Rowing boats and motor boats are also…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake District's famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
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- 1Maryport Coastal Park
- 2E-Bike Safaris - Cycling Holidays in the Lake District
- 3Two Day Wilderness Escape with Green Man Survival
- 4Lake District Gyroplanes
- 5The Gather
- 6Abseiling in Yorkshire Dales with Adventure Vertical
- 7Lakes Aquarium
- 8Holker Hall and Gardens
- 9Canoe Sailing - Fast, Exciting, and Accessible with Anyone Can
- 10Mountain Journeys
- 11Young Family Ghyll Scrambling (Age 5+) with Path to Adventure
- 12Go Ape Whinlatter
- 13Sail Windermere on a Beautiful Day Yacht with Anyone Can (Accessible)
- 14Swim on the Wild Side
- 15The Peter Rabbit Garden at The World of Beatrix Potter
- 16Day Admission to The Lake District Wildlife Park
- 17Blow Your Own Crystal Bauble at Cumbria Crystal
- 18E-Bike Safaris - Electric Bike Hire & Tours
- 19Arragon's Cycle Hire at Lowther Castle
- 20Rock Climbing and Abseiling in Borrowdale, Keswick with More Than Mountains
- 21The Puzzling Place
- 22Abseiling at Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents
- 23Lake Cruises on Derwentwater with Keswick Launch Co.
- 24Canoeing, Coniston (Age 5+) with Path to Adventure
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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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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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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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Coniston Pier, Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8ANConiston
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in this exquisite steam-powered craft.
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Genuine Adventures, based in the Lake District, offers thrilling outdoor activities like tag archery, ghyll scrambling, and rock climbing, tailored for all ages by expert instructors since 2021.
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Keswick
Discover the secret places of the Lake District only accessible by kayak, just waiting for you to discover. Take a sunset paddle with a picnic dinner or journey to a sheltered hidden bay for a lunch, kayaking is as relaxing or demanding as you like.…
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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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Cumbrian Heavy Horses, Baystone Bank Farm, Whicham, Valley, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5LYTelephone
01229 777764Whicham, Valley, Millom
The ultimate horse riding experience in the stunning Cumbria. We are UK's only specialised heavy horse riding establishment! We are a small, professional, family run Equestrian Centre unique in the use of our magnificent heavy horse breeds.
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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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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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Newby Bridge
A half day's experience learning the core skills of bushcraft and survival with our expert instructors, including fire, shelter, water sourcing and more.
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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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Ullswater
Wet bouldering, Canyoning, Ghyll Scrambling, Rock hopping...
Whatever you want to call it, whether it’s a descent or ascent or a splash down the river, it’s a buzz. -
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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…
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Have you ever wanted to climb the highest mountain in the UK or maybe take on a mountain horseshoe and reach 9 summits in one day? Whatever it is that you have always wanted to do, you can hire one of our fully qualified and insured mountain…
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2 Cambridge Villas, Church Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DLTelephone
07971 622616Ambleside
If you are looking to take your hill and mountain walking to the next level, this could be just what you’re looking for! You’ll be scaling rocks to reach the summit, learning new skills along the way and enjoying those hard earned views at the top.
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Eden Arts, The Old Fire Station, Bridge Ln, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8HYTelephone
01768 899444Bridge Ln, Penrith
Based in Cumbria, Eden Arts are an artist led company dedicated to creating and facilitating change through culture and arts activities.
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Nenthead
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our feet and experience the skill and workmanship demonstrated by these men, is indeed a privilege.
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Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway Station, Main St, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SWTelephone
01229 717171Ravenglass
La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian railway, is an award-winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake District icon, living up to its “must do” reputation for all ages. There are lots of things to do including shopping facilities, a museum,…
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Coniston Boating Centre, Lake Rd, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8ANTelephone
017687 75753Coniston
Enjoy cruising aboard our launches around beautiful Coniston Water. A personal commentary by our crew complements your experience of this wonderful area.
