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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
Steam from the lake shore of Windermere along the heritage track to Haverthwaite Station, where you…
SUP Paddleboarding by Genuine Adventures offers a serene glide across Lake District waters, guided…
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games…
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of…
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the…
Ghyll Scrambling, or Gorge Scrambling, is the ultimate all-weather experience! Come and get wet and…
350 years of social history and Quaker stories are brought to life in more than 40 vibrant…
A relaxed and easy walking tour around the heart of the historic city of Carlisle. Discover some…
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit…
We offer a variety of activities on site, all included under one entrance fee, we have a variety of…
Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the UK, founded in 1796 by William Todhunter. The…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
Shiver Me Timbers play area is a bright, colourful, and exciting destination for young visitors.…
The ultimate animal experience for anyone over the age of 8 years that you will never forget! This…
Low Wood Watersports and Activity Centre, with it's large lake frontage and extensive range of…
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds…
Our multi-award winning Social Enterprise Alpacaly Ever After are delighted to offer alpaca walks…
A range of engaging presentations take place daily bringing you closer to many of your favourite…
Enjoy a beautiful 14 mile return journey as well as a delicious cream tea at Dalegarth Café in the…
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
Discover the secret places of the Lake District only accessible by kayak, just waiting for you to…
Crooked River Brewing Co is a craft beer brewery based in West Cumbria with a taproom based in…
Photography tours and workshops under the guidance of Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the…
Rock climbing has increased in popularity recently, particularly since its introduction at the…
Steam from the lake shore of Windermere along the heritage track to Haverthwaite Station, where you…
SUP Paddleboarding by Genuine Adventures offers a serene glide across Lake District waters, guided…
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games…
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of…
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the…
Ghyll Scrambling, or Gorge Scrambling, is the ultimate all-weather experience! Come and get wet and…
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of…
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the…
Ghyll Scrambling, or Gorge Scrambling, is the ultimate all-weather experience! Come and get wet and…
350 years of social history and Quaker stories are brought to life in more than 40 vibrant…
A relaxed and easy walking tour around the heart of the historic city of Carlisle. Discover some…
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit…
We offer a variety of activities on site, all included under one entrance fee, we have a variety of…
Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the UK, founded in 1796 by William Todhunter. The…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
Shiver Me Timbers play area is a bright, colourful, and exciting destination for young visitors.…
The ultimate animal experience for anyone over the age of 8 years that you will never forget! This…
Low Wood Watersports and Activity Centre, with it's large lake frontage and extensive range of…
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds…
Our multi-award winning Social Enterprise Alpacaly Ever After are delighted to offer alpaca walks…
A range of engaging presentations take place daily bringing you closer to many of your favourite…
Enjoy a beautiful 14 mile return journey as well as a delicious cream tea at Dalegarth Café in the…
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
Discover the secret places of the Lake District only accessible by kayak, just waiting for you to…
Crooked River Brewing Co is a craft beer brewery based in West Cumbria with a taproom based in…
Photography tours and workshops under the guidance of Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the…
Rock climbing has increased in popularity recently, particularly since its introduction at the…
Steam from the lake shore of Windermere along the heritage track to Haverthwaite Station, where you…
SUP Paddleboarding by Genuine Adventures offers a serene glide across Lake District waters, guided…
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games…
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- 1Muncaster Castle - Hawk & Owl Centre
- 2The Peter Rabbit Garden at The World of Beatrix Potter
- 3Ghyll Scrambling at Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents
- 4Activities at Quaker Tapestry Museum
- 5Carlisle – Secret City & Winter City Walking Tours with Great Guided Tours
- 6Wild Haweswater
- 7General Admission Lakeland Maze Farm
- 8Kendal Museum
- 9Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin
- 10Shiver Me Timbers Play Area
- 11Ultimate Animal Experience at The Lake District Wildlife Park
- 12Low Wood Watersports Centre
- 13The Woodsman’s Walk - A Full Day Guided Walk in South Lakes with Green Man Survival
- 14Alpaca Walking at The Lingholm Estate with Alpacaly Ever After
- 15Day Admission to The Lake District Wildlife Park
- 16Cream Tea and Steam Experience at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
- 17The Lost Castle Adventure Playground at Lowther Castle
- 18Kayaking on Derwentwater with Adventure Vertical
- 19Crooked River Brewing Co
- 20Amy Bateman Photography Ltd
- 21Rock Climbing in Langdale near Ambleside with More Than Mountains
- 22Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway - Lakeside Pier
- 23Stand Up Paddleboarding in Coniston with Genuine Adventures
- 24The Beacon Museum
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Kirkby Lonsdale
Abseiling is a classic outdoor adventure challenge, which anyone can enjoy. You don’t need experience to enter this vertical world, just a desire to overcome a natural fear of heights and a “give it a go” attitude. The feeling of achievement when…
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Capture your family’s memories in the Lake District with Adventure Family Photography Sessions. Relaxed, fun, and authentic — perfect for treasuring forever. Book now and let your kids lead the adventure!
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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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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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2 Cambridge Villas, Church Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DLTelephone
07971 622616Ambleside
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation workshops, Rock Climbing, Rock Scrambling, Gorge Scrambling, Abseiling, Canyoning and any combination of these. We’re here to help ensure you experience the…
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2 Cambridge Villas, Church Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DLTelephone
07971 622616Ambleside
The perfect way to keep the kids (and adults) entertained all day whilst on a Lakeland holiday! These days aim to blend rock climbing, rock scrambling and abseiling to give a varied and always fun experience in beautiful locations.
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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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Bank Barn, Berrier Airfield, Berrier, Cumbria, CA11 0XDTelephone
07836 272033Berrier
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking control or just take in the views. Based at Berrier airstrip near Penrith/Ullswater/Keswick. Ideal gift or just to treat yourself.
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Coniston
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake Districts' famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery from a Canadian Canoe. Along the way we will stop off to try a little Bushcraft. We will cover the exciting and essential skills of how to make a fire…
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Windermere Jetty, Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BNWindermere
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats, people and the rich history of Windermere, England’s largest natural lake.
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Wasdale
Ranging from small groups in steep wet gorges involving roped ascents, to the fun of group set challenges. It may involve short scrambles, possible squeezes and crawls or even a rough stream walk. It can take you to places on the fell that you’d…
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Lowther Castle & Gardens, Lowther, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HHTelephone
01931 712192Penrith
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther Castle is one of the northwest's most spectacular visitor attractions. Its setting within the Lake District National Park is truly beautiful while the…
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Graythwaite Adventure | Outdoor Activities | Water Sports | Off Road Driving | Clay Pigeon Shooting |, Graythwaite Estate Nr, Hawkshead, Lake Windermere, Cumbria, LA12 8AZTelephone
07498 574659Hawkshead, Lake Windermere
Nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, 5,000 acres of managed woodland, parkland and lake frontage, is our magical bushcraft base where we love to welcome those seeking a real outdoor experience.
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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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Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1SPTelephone
017683 61893Penrith
A tranquil haven with an almost-forgotten industrial past. Walled garden with outstanding medicinal and culinary herb collection and orchards, woodland walks to a restored watermill.
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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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Will you have the courage to lean back over the edge and abseil down a vertical wall of rock? Come and try abseiling in the Lake District with us. Don't worry - our expert, professional instructors will give you all the coaching and encouragement…
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National Trust - Tarn Hows, Coniston, Cumbria, LA22 0PPTelephone
015394 41456Coniston
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns together. In 1929 it was bought by Beatrix Potter who sold it to the National Trust. There is a 1.5 mile, level footpath around the tarn.
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Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, Crook Rd, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NETelephone
015394 88818Windermere
An intimate and luxury spa that cherishes special time together with private experiences just for two.
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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.
