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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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Have this special coastal nature reserve all to yourselves for an after-hours adventure! Track…
Sun, Wind or Rain this is the favourite activity for visitors to Newlands. Ghyll Scrambling is a…
We offer a variety of activities on site, all included under one entrance fee, we have a variety of…
Escape the crowds and explore Lake Windermere at your own pace! Choose your adventure with…
Glide silently along the river and past the steam trains at the speed of paddle as we head south…
Brimstone Spa, is exclusively for residents of the Langdale Hotel, Langdale Lodges and Brimstone…
There's something for everyone at Coniston Boating Centre, both on and off the water. You can hire…
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther…
Armathwaite Hall has created a timeless, yet contemporary countryside spa within a stunning rural…
Get the most out of your time in the Lake District with a Muddy Boots private guided walk tailored…
Cartmel Racecourse is a truly unique location - home to Summer Jump horseracing with added delights…
Situated on what was once the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith railway line, Bassenthwaite Lake…
This aquatic ghyll scramble is situated in a beautiful canyon only a short walk from Coniston. In…
Photography tours and workshops under the guidance of Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the…
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the…
We all have our own personal Mount Everest, climbing is one way to conquer yours. Rock Climbing…
You might think rainforests only exist in far-flung locations, but we have them here in Cumbria,…
A world hidden from the surface but full of adventure and challenge for all. From simple…
Located at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of…
Full Day Adventure Days for Families and Groups. Two course home-cooked lunches available.
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake District's famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
Our reality-based 2 day survival training course will give you the skills to be self-sufficient in…
Whether you’re a complete beginner, indoor climber, or competent trad climber, we can tailor the…
Have this special coastal nature reserve all to yourselves for an after-hours adventure! Track…
Sun, Wind or Rain this is the favourite activity for visitors to Newlands. Ghyll Scrambling is a…
We offer a variety of activities on site, all included under one entrance fee, we have a variety of…
Escape the crowds and explore Lake Windermere at your own pace! Choose your adventure with…
Glide silently along the river and past the steam trains at the speed of paddle as we head south…
Brimstone Spa, is exclusively for residents of the Langdale Hotel, Langdale Lodges and Brimstone…
Escape the crowds and explore Lake Windermere at your own pace! Choose your adventure with…
Glide silently along the river and past the steam trains at the speed of paddle as we head south…
Brimstone Spa, is exclusively for residents of the Langdale Hotel, Langdale Lodges and Brimstone…
There's something for everyone at Coniston Boating Centre, both on and off the water. You can hire…
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther…
Armathwaite Hall has created a timeless, yet contemporary countryside spa within a stunning rural…
Get the most out of your time in the Lake District with a Muddy Boots private guided walk tailored…
Cartmel Racecourse is a truly unique location - home to Summer Jump horseracing with added delights…
Situated on what was once the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith railway line, Bassenthwaite Lake…
This aquatic ghyll scramble is situated in a beautiful canyon only a short walk from Coniston. In…
Photography tours and workshops under the guidance of Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the…
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the…
We all have our own personal Mount Everest, climbing is one way to conquer yours. Rock Climbing…
You might think rainforests only exist in far-flung locations, but we have them here in Cumbria,…
A world hidden from the surface but full of adventure and challenge for all. From simple…
Located at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of…
Full Day Adventure Days for Families and Groups. Two course home-cooked lunches available.
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake District's famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
Our reality-based 2 day survival training course will give you the skills to be self-sufficient in…
Whether you’re a complete beginner, indoor climber, or competent trad climber, we can tailor the…
Have this special coastal nature reserve all to yourselves for an after-hours adventure! Track…
Sun, Wind or Rain this is the favourite activity for visitors to Newlands. Ghyll Scrambling is a…
We offer a variety of activities on site, all included under one entrance fee, we have a variety of…
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- 1Windermere Lake Cruises, Self Drive Boats
- 2Canoe on Windermere - England's Longest with Anyone Can (Accessible Canoeing)
- 3Brimstone Spa at Langdale Hotel and Spa
- 4Coniston Boating Centre - Boat and Cycle Hire
- 5Lowther Castle & Gardens
- 6The Spa at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa
- 7Private Guided Walks with Muddy Boots
- 8Cartmel Racecourse
- 9Bassenthwaite Lake Station
- 10Young Family Ghyll Scrambling (Age 5+) with Path to Adventure
- 11Amy Bateman Photography Ltd
- 12The Rheged Centre
- 13Climbing in Ullswater Valley with Adventure Vertical
- 14Discover a lost rainforest...in Cumbria! with Cumbria Wildlife Trust
- 15Caving In Westmorland Dales with Go Cave
- 16Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside
- 17Full Day Adventure Days for Families and Groups with The Outdoor Adventure Company
- 18Mine Exploration with Go Cave
- 19Canoeing, Coniston (Age 5+) with Path to Adventure
- 2048 - Two Day Wilderness Survival Training Course with Green Man Survival
- 21Rock Climbing with Mountain Journeys
- 22Wildlife Tracking After Hours at South Walney Nature Reserve with Cumbria Wildlife Trust
- 23Ghyll Scrambling at Newlands Adventure Centre
- 24General Admission Lakeland Maze Farm
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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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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Chocolate Factory Hawkshead, Main St, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NTTelephone
015394 36075Hawkshead
A unique and interactive experience for children and families that is truly unforgettable! Children either on their own or families together make three delicious chocolate creations and best of all everything they make is theirs to take home,…
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Lakeside
Steam from the lake shore of Windermere along the heritage track to Haverthwaite Station, where you can visit the station tea room, gift shop, woodland playground, picnic area and engine shed. Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from…
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The Ruskin Museum, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DUTelephone
015394 41164Coniston
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View the fully restored Bluebird craft in the Bluebird wing of the museum. Discover the mineral wealth of the fells, all at 'the most thought provoking…
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Penrith
Home to the Hasell family since 1679, visitors to Dalemain will discover a fascinating combination of history, architecture and family which is both a Cumbrian and national story. Dalemain is an award-winning delight and is part of the UNESCO World…
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Outdoor family activities with Genuine Adventures: tag archery, ghyll scrambling, rock climbing, and SUP paddleboarding in the Lake District. Safe, fun, and tailored by experts for all ages to enjoy together!
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Quaker Tapestry Museum, Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BHTelephone
01539 722975Stramongate, Kendal
350 years of social history and Quaker stories are brought to life in more than 40 vibrant embroidered panels all housed within this architecturally stunning and original Georgian Meeting House. Our unique and fascinating museum takes you on a…
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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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Carlisle Tourist Information Centre, Old Town Hall, Market St, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8JETelephone
01228 670578Market St, Carlisle
A relaxed and easy walking tour around the heart of the historic city of Carlisle. Discover some surprising stories and gruesome facts about Carlisle’s 2000 year history.
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Arragon's Cycle Centre, 2 Brunswick Rd, Penrith, County (optional), CA11 7LUTelephone
07525243159Penrith
Whether you're planning a car free stay, would like to explore the areas stunning scenery & landmarks by cycle, or would like an exclusive guided day out, simply select what you require & we will deliver everything directly to your accommodation.…
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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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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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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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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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The Rum Story & Jefferson's Shop, 27 Lowther St, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7DNTelephone
01946 592933Whitehaven
Imagine leaving the heart of Whitehaven's historic port and being taken back in time to an exotic tropical island's rainforest in the Caribbean, that is just the start of your great adventure in The Rum Story.
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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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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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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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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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Keswick Launch Co, Lake Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJTelephone
017687 72263Keswick
Hire a rowing or motor boat and explore Derwentwater and its islands under your own steam. No boating experience is necessary as we provide full safety instruction and life jackets for everyone on board. Keswick Launch also offers 50-minute cruises…
