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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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There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with…
A world hidden from the surface but full of adventure and challenge for all. From simple…
Our multi-award winning Social Enterprise Alpacaly Ever After are delighted to offer alpaca walks…
A Social Enterprise play centre in Kendal to providing somewhere for younger children and parents…
With our incredible Adventure Playground, mini golf, boat hire, and thrilling activities like Zip…
Silloth on Solway Golf Club is a beautiful links golf course situated on the shores of the Solway…
We offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed…
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer…
Armathwaite Hall has created a timeless, yet contemporary countryside spa within a stunning rural…
Peaceful and inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Romantic Gothic mansion, relaxing café, gift shop…
This one day introduction to map reading and navigation is suitable for anyone who would like to…
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds…
Charter a skippered yacht for a 2 hour sailing experience for up to 4 people, get involved and take…
Award winning family attraction on historic Maryport harbourside. All day tickets for 70+ displays…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Join Jonny Gios for a stunning Lake District photo tour. Perfect for all skill levels, explore…
We deliver everything you need to your accommodation, or to your designated preferred location (…
Archery Tag by Genuine Adventures mixes archery and dodgeball with foam-tipped arrows for safe,…
Glide silently along the river and past the steam trains at the speed of paddle as we head south…
There’s something quite special about being on England’s largest lake, and to see the surrounding…
Unique, therapeutic & life-changing experiences for all animal lovers with the famous Black Horses…
Totally unique to Lakeland Ascents and not found anywhere else in the Lakes, or the UK for that…
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with…
A world hidden from the surface but full of adventure and challenge for all. From simple…
Our multi-award winning Social Enterprise Alpacaly Ever After are delighted to offer alpaca walks…
A Social Enterprise play centre in Kendal to providing somewhere for younger children and parents…
With our incredible Adventure Playground, mini golf, boat hire, and thrilling activities like Zip…
Silloth on Solway Golf Club is a beautiful links golf course situated on the shores of the Solway…
A Social Enterprise play centre in Kendal to providing somewhere for younger children and parents…
With our incredible Adventure Playground, mini golf, boat hire, and thrilling activities like Zip…
Silloth on Solway Golf Club is a beautiful links golf course situated on the shores of the Solway…
We offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed…
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer…
Armathwaite Hall has created a timeless, yet contemporary countryside spa within a stunning rural…
Peaceful and inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Romantic Gothic mansion, relaxing café, gift shop…
This one day introduction to map reading and navigation is suitable for anyone who would like to…
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds…
Charter a skippered yacht for a 2 hour sailing experience for up to 4 people, get involved and take…
Award winning family attraction on historic Maryport harbourside. All day tickets for 70+ displays…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Join Jonny Gios for a stunning Lake District photo tour. Perfect for all skill levels, explore…
We deliver everything you need to your accommodation, or to your designated preferred location (…
Archery Tag by Genuine Adventures mixes archery and dodgeball with foam-tipped arrows for safe,…
Glide silently along the river and past the steam trains at the speed of paddle as we head south…
There’s something quite special about being on England’s largest lake, and to see the surrounding…
Unique, therapeutic & life-changing experiences for all animal lovers with the famous Black Horses…
Totally unique to Lakeland Ascents and not found anywhere else in the Lakes, or the UK for that…
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with…
A world hidden from the surface but full of adventure and challenge for all. From simple…
Our multi-award winning Social Enterprise Alpacaly Ever After are delighted to offer alpaca walks…
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- 1Outside In Cumbria
- 2Brockhole on Windermere
- 3Silloth on Solway Golf Club
- 4Family Gorge Walking in the Lake District with Path to Adventure
- 5Senhouse Roman Museum
- 6Mountain Journeys
- 7Abseiling with Mountain Journeys
- 8The Spa at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa
- 9Buddhist Temple for World Peace, Ulverston
- 10Beginner's Navigation Course with More Than Mountains (Keswick)
- 11The Woodsman’s Walk - A Full Day Guided Walk in South Lakes with Green Man Survival
- 12Sailing on Lake Windermere with Sailing Windermere
- 13Lake District Coast Aquarium, Maryport
- 14Eskdale Mill
- 15Photography Tours of the Lake District with Jonny Gios Photography
- 16E-Bike Safaris - Electric Bike Rental Delivery Service
- 17Archery Tag with Genuine Adventures
- 18Canoe on Windermere - England's Longest with Anyone Can (Accessible Canoeing)
- 19RIB Boat Tours on Windermere with Graythwaite Adventure
- 20The Friesian Experience
- 21'The Lakeland Legend Challenge' by Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents
- 22Esk Gorge with Mountain Journeys
- 23Caving In Westmorland Dales with Go Cave
- 24Alpaca Walking at The Lingholm Estate with Alpacaly Ever After
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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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The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BXTelephone
015394 88444Bowness-on-Windermere
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet all your favourite characters and find out more about Beatrix Potter herself.
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Windermere Jetty Museum - Stories of boats and steam, Jetty Museum, Rayrigg Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BNTelephone
01539 637940Rayrigg Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere
For a special Lake District experience, enjoy a trip on a fully restored wooden heritage boat from the Windermere Jetty Museum collection. Hop aboard our 30 minute cruise to experience the peaceful calm of the lake.
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2 Longhouses, Kentmere, Cumbria, LA8 9JJTelephone
07557508488Kentmere
Long House Studios is a small, friendly, independent art school offering intensive and immersive Art Courses for adults and young people. Courses run for 3-5 days in the beautiful Kentmere valley.
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Tullie, Castle St, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TPTelephone
01228 670578Carlisle
Hear about Carlisle Luguvalium, the Wall fort Uxcellodunum then, off to visit our fabulous Wall as you tour the north Cumbrian landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy wonderful scenery along the Wall route.
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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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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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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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Newby Bridge
We developed our bespoke canoe sailing boats to make an easily accessible boat for people with mobility difficulties - but everyone loves them. Fast light and you are a solo sailor from the very start. If you want a friend or carer in the boat to…
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The Holly Wood, Holly Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2AFTelephone
07928373326Windermere
This private 4×4 driving experience offers a wide variety of vantage points including, lakes, mountains, caves, waterfalls, rivers and streams. An ideal activity for those with an adventurous nature and passion for the outdoors. The tour is customer…
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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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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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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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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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Tilberthwaite car park, near Coniston., ConistonTelephone
07984 410230Coniston
The myriad of slate quarries, including the famous Catherdral Cavern close to Coniston provide a great venue to experience the thrill of abseiling. More Than Mountains only uses highly qualified and knowledgeable instrutors who are incredibly…
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Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JTTelephone
015394 46139Bowness-on-Windermere
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District and offers a perfectly preserved snapshot of early 20th-century living.
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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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Low Wood Bay Watersports, Ambleside Rd, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LPTelephone
015394 39441Windermere
Low Wood Watersports and Activity Centre, with it's large lake frontage and extensive range of equipment, is a great location for waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, kayaking/canoeing and boat hire.
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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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Arragons Cycle Hire, Lowther Castle, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HHTelephone
07745190227Penrith
We are delighted to announce that we are now offering Cycle Hire from the beautiful surroundings of Lowther Castle. The venture coincides with the launch on the Lowther Estate of a network of dedicated cycling and walking trails. This will enable…
