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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
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the…
Mirehouse is a beautiful family home in a breathtaking setting, welcoming visitors of all ages.…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake Districts' famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
Home to the Hasell family since 1679, visitors to Dalemain will discover a fascinating combination…
Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley.…
A climbing session on a mountain crag or rocky outcrop is one way to keep fit, and challenge…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
Charter a skippered yacht for a 2 hour sailing experience for up to 4 people, get involved and take…
Whether you're planning a car free stay, would like to explore the areas stunning scenery &…
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the…
Canyoning is like Ghyll Scrambling, but on steroids! Join us as we journey down an atmospheric…
Get ready for an unforgettable Paddleboarding adventure on the stunning Wastwater, nestled in the…
Enjoy intimate views and excellent photography opportunities of Badgers, from the comfort of the…
Take to the water in an unforgettable kayaking adventure on the breathtaking Wastwater! Surrounded…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
We all have our own personal Mount Everest, climbing is one way to conquer yours. Rock Climbing…
An intimate and luxury spa that cherishes special time together with private experiences just for…
A range of engaging presentations take place daily bringing you closer to many of your favourite…
Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents provide high quality, professionally guided…
The Gather is a “bureau des guides”, a community of qualified outdoor leaders focused on providing…
Cumbria Wildlife Trust looks after lots of hidden and special places thriving with wildlife around…
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Bowness-on-Windermere is a picturesque…
Glide silently along the river and past the steam trains at the speed of paddle as we head south…
Nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, 5,000 acres of managed woodland, parkland and lake…
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the…
Mirehouse is a beautiful family home in a breathtaking setting, welcoming visitors of all ages.…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake Districts' famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
Home to the Hasell family since 1679, visitors to Dalemain will discover a fascinating combination…
Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley.…
A climbing session on a mountain crag or rocky outcrop is one way to keep fit, and challenge…
Home to the Hasell family since 1679, visitors to Dalemain will discover a fascinating combination…
Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley.…
A climbing session on a mountain crag or rocky outcrop is one way to keep fit, and challenge…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
Charter a skippered yacht for a 2 hour sailing experience for up to 4 people, get involved and take…
Whether you're planning a car free stay, would like to explore the areas stunning scenery &…
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the…
Canyoning is like Ghyll Scrambling, but on steroids! Join us as we journey down an atmospheric…
Get ready for an unforgettable Paddleboarding adventure on the stunning Wastwater, nestled in the…
Enjoy intimate views and excellent photography opportunities of Badgers, from the comfort of the…
Take to the water in an unforgettable kayaking adventure on the breathtaking Wastwater! Surrounded…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
We all have our own personal Mount Everest, climbing is one way to conquer yours. Rock Climbing…
An intimate and luxury spa that cherishes special time together with private experiences just for…
A range of engaging presentations take place daily bringing you closer to many of your favourite…
Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents provide high quality, professionally guided…
The Gather is a “bureau des guides”, a community of qualified outdoor leaders focused on providing…
Cumbria Wildlife Trust looks after lots of hidden and special places thriving with wildlife around…
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Bowness-on-Windermere is a picturesque…
Glide silently along the river and past the steam trains at the speed of paddle as we head south…
Nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, 5,000 acres of managed woodland, parkland and lake…
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the…
Mirehouse is a beautiful family home in a breathtaking setting, welcoming visitors of all ages.…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake Districts' famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
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- 1Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
- 2Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway - Haverthwaite Station
- 3Climbing in Westmorland Dales with Adventure Vertical
- 4Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin
- 5Sailing on Lake Windermere with Sailing Windermere
- 6Arragon's Cycle Hire - Delivery
- 7The Peter Rabbit Garden at The World of Beatrix Potter
- 8Canyoning at Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents
- 9Paddleboarding in the Lake District with Path to Adventure
- 10RSPB Badger Watching Hide at Wild Haweswater
- 11Kayaking in the Lake District with Path to Adventure
- 12Mountain Journeys
- 13Climbing in Ullswater Valley with Adventure Vertical
- 14Spa Space at Gilpin Hotel
- 15Day Admission to The Lake District Wildlife Park
- 16Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents
- 17The Gather
- 18Cumbria Wildlife Trust
- 19Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness
- 20Canoe on Windermere - England's Longest with Anyone Can (Accessible Canoeing)
- 21Bushcraft, Graythwaite Estate (2 hours) with Graythwaite Adventure
- 22The Rheged Centre
- 23Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens
- 24Canoe & Bushcraft, Coniston (Age 5+) with Path to Adventure
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Ullswater
We all have our own personal Mount Everest, climbing is one way to conquer yours. Rock Climbing whether indoors or outdoors is a great group or family activity. With the opportunity for learning the basic skills and looking after each others safety…
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Canyoning is like Ghyll Scrambling, but on steroids! Join us as we journey down an atmospheric canyon in the heart of the Lake District. Abseil down waterfalls - test your nerve on big committing jumps - enjoy epic slides and zip-lines. This is…
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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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Appleby-in-Westmorland
A world hidden from the surface but full of adventure and challenge for all. From simple passageways to great labyrinths. Your journey feels like you’re reaching into the bowels of the earth on a true adventure. The experience is incredibly…
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Cartmel Racecourse, The Racecourse, Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6QFTelephone
015395 58328Cartmel
Cartmel Racecourse is a truly unique location - home to Summer Jump horseracing with added delights of the funfair, local food & drink vendors, music events and family fun days! Enjoy a thrilling day out for all the family, it's the perfect Summer…
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Bowness-on-Windermere
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never looked at a map or would like to learn more about planning and following a route using paths and tracks then this is the course for you.
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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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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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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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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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Keswick
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive exhibits to amaze the whole family, young and old! Do you believe your eyes?
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Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8TATelephone
015395 30400Newby Bridge
A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience.
Over 100 years of motoring history, the Campbell Bluebird exhibition, IOM TT tribute display and the Leven Valley heritage centre. Gift shop and Cafe Ambio. -
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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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…
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South Walney Nature Reserve, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3YQBarrow-in-Furness
Have this special coastal nature reserve all to yourselves for an after-hours adventure! Track wildlife across the reserve using different equipment and techniques, with the help of our expert guides.
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Brantwood, East of Lake, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8ADTelephone
015394 41396Coniston
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and memorabilia. The 250-acre estate comprises 8 unique gardens, ancient woodland, high moors and meadows.
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Electric Bike Hire - E-Bikes delivered directly to your accommodation in the South Lakes by E-Bike Safaris. Experience cycling through the Cumbrian countryside, visiting all the attractions and having the comfort of the electric assistance.
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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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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? -
Whether you would like to rent an Electric Bike or join a Bike Tour or Holiday, we organise everything and provide self-guided tours with tailored routes to suite you.
