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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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Fun, adventure and good times guaranteed! Why not come and ride the White Water with us? We have…
Caving is an adventure activity full of challenges and a real opportunity for a feeling of…
Swim the Lakes are the Lakes District's Open Water Swimming Specialists. Our friendly team provides…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake District's famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in…
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient…
Enjoy a beautiful 14 mile return journey as well as a delicious cream tea at Dalegarth Café in the…
Sun, Wind or Rain this is the favourite activity for visitors to Newlands. Ghyll Scrambling is a…
We deliver everything you need to your accommodation, or to your designated preferred location (…
Keswick Launch offers 50-minute cruises around Derwentwater. Rowing boats and motor boats are also…
Historic house and gardens based on a medieval pele towers with substantial 17th, 18th and 19thC…
Situated on what was once the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith railway line, Bassenthwaite Lake…
Make yourself comfortable in the former home of National Trust Founder, Canon Rawnsley. Only…
Do you know what to do when the mist comes down or how to accurately take and follow a compass…
Totally unique to Lakeland Ascents and not found anywhere else in the Lakes, or the UK for that…
Hire a rowing or motor boat and explore Derwentwater and its islands under your own steam. No…
Long House Studios is a small, friendly, independent art school offering intensive and immersive…
The Lake District is one of the best places you can visit for Stargazing and is listed in the top…
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther…
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet…
Shiver Me Timbers play area is a bright, colourful, and exciting destination for young visitors.…
Fun, adventure and good times guaranteed! Why not come and ride the White Water with us? We have…
Caving is an adventure activity full of challenges and a real opportunity for a feeling of…
Swim the Lakes are the Lakes District's Open Water Swimming Specialists. Our friendly team provides…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake District's famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in…
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake District's famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in…
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient…
Enjoy a beautiful 14 mile return journey as well as a delicious cream tea at Dalegarth Café in the…
Sun, Wind or Rain this is the favourite activity for visitors to Newlands. Ghyll Scrambling is a…
We deliver everything you need to your accommodation, or to your designated preferred location (…
Keswick Launch offers 50-minute cruises around Derwentwater. Rowing boats and motor boats are also…
Historic house and gardens based on a medieval pele towers with substantial 17th, 18th and 19thC…
Situated on what was once the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith railway line, Bassenthwaite Lake…
Make yourself comfortable in the former home of National Trust Founder, Canon Rawnsley. Only…
Do you know what to do when the mist comes down or how to accurately take and follow a compass…
Totally unique to Lakeland Ascents and not found anywhere else in the Lakes, or the UK for that…
Hire a rowing or motor boat and explore Derwentwater and its islands under your own steam. No…
Long House Studios is a small, friendly, independent art school offering intensive and immersive…
The Lake District is one of the best places you can visit for Stargazing and is listed in the top…
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther…
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet…
Shiver Me Timbers play area is a bright, colourful, and exciting destination for young visitors.…
Fun, adventure and good times guaranteed! Why not come and ride the White Water with us? We have…
Caving is an adventure activity full of challenges and a real opportunity for a feeling of…
Swim the Lakes are the Lakes District's Open Water Swimming Specialists. Our friendly team provides…
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- 1Canoeing, Coniston (Age 5+) with Path to Adventure
- 2Steam Yacht Gondola
- 3The Lost Castle Adventure Playground at Lowther Castle
- 4Tarn Hows
- 5Senhouse Roman Museum
- 6The Marksman - A Half Day Family Friendly Woodland Archery and Shooting Experience with Green Man Survival
- 7Cream Tea and Steam Experience at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
- 8Ghyll Scrambling at Newlands Adventure Centre
- 9E-Bike Safaris - Electric Bike Rental Delivery Service
- 10Lake Cruises on Derwentwater with Keswick Launch Co.
- 11Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House
- 12Bassenthwaite Lake Station
- 13Allan Bank
- 14Intermediate Navigation Course with More Than Mountains (Keswick)
- 15'The Lakeland Legend Challenge' by Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents
- 16Boat Hire on Derwentwater with Keswick Launch Co.
- 17Long House Studios
- 18Dark Sky Canoeing & Star Gazing with Path to Adventure
- 19Lowther Castle & Gardens
- 20The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
- 21Shiver Me Timbers Play Area
- 22Lake District White Water Rafting
- 23Caving In Yorkshire Dales with Go Cave
- 24Swim the Lakes
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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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Staveley Woodlands, Staveley, CumbriaStaveley
You might think rainforests only exist in far-flung locations, but we have them here in Cumbria, too. Join us at Staveley Woodlands to spot tell-tale signs that we're actually exploring a fragment of an ancient, lost world.
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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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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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Great Langdale
Rock climbing has increased in popularity recently, particularly since its introduction at the Olympic Games. Langdale, close to Ambleside and Windermere is the perfect place to have your first experience of outdoor rock climbing. Not far from here…
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Get your hands and feet on the rock and climb your way to the top of a rock climbing route in the beautiful Lake District. Our expert, professional instructors will kit you out with all the safety kit that you need and will coach and support you as…
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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.
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Active Base (first available left), Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NNTelephone
01539 31 00 41Newby Bridge
This experience is all about learning the ropes, stick and flappy bits with straight-up language and a hands-on approach you and your fellow crew will do the vast majority of the tasks that make the boat work.
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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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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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Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5ALTelephone
01539 637940Kendal
Lakeland Arts' much-loved art collection includes paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture ranging from the 1700's to the present. In our refreshed collection galleries discover the stories of our extraordinary collection pieces and the people…
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More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills and mountains of the English Lake District. We specialise in designing bespoke days out that are tailored to meet your goals and aspirations.
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Ullswater
Fancy feeling the freedom of abseiling down a cliff or off a railway viaduct?
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock face or abseil down the side of a railway viaduct? -
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Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9YLTelephone
017687 76599Cockermouth
Situated on what was once the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith railway line, Bassenthwaite Lake Station offers a unique place to enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch aboard the replica Orient Express train, right here in the Lake District.
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The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BXTelephone
015394 88444Bowness-on-Windermere
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the beauty and attention to detail in the design and the way the garden evokes the atmosphere of the Peter Rabbit stories.
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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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Swim the Lakes, 2 Compston Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DJTelephone
01539433826Ambleside
Swim the Lakes are the Lakes District's Open Water Swimming Specialists. Our friendly team provides inspirational adventure swimming for all abilities, from Short Wild Swims to 3-day Swim Breaks. Plus excellent swim gear in our Ambleside store.
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Coniston
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake District's famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery from a Canadian Canoe. We'll tailor the day to suit your group - whether it’s a fun day of games, exploring the lake and splashing with the whole family…
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Aviation House, Carlisle Lake District Airport, Crosby-on-Eden, Cumbria, CA6 4NWTelephone
01228 573823Crosby-on-Eden
Whether you see yourself as an aviation enthusiast or simply a curious explorer, Solway Aviation Museum has something to offer. Based on the site of RAF Crosby-on-Eden, a former WWII fighter base, the museum has been painstakingly created by a team…
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Take to the water in an unforgettable kayaking adventure on the breathtaking Wastwater! Surrounded by towering mountains and untouched natural beauty, this is your chance to explore one of the most picturesque lakes in the UK.
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