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Because the Lake District, Cumbria is a destination for the whole family, so our menu of activities is broad enough to satisfy every interest and ability. From farm experiences to taking to the water in a kayak, we have exactly what it takes to keep the whole family happy.
A trip to the World of Beatrix Potter? What about some quad biking, Go-Karting or a family trip aboard segways? Amp up the thrill factor at Go Ape in Grizedale Forest and Whinlatter, or test your mettle at the Infinity Bridge at Honister Slate Mine. Or how about getting all Willy Wonka with a visit to the Children’s Chocolate Factory in Hawkshead?
For the less sunny days, there are lots of indoor activities to keep the family happy, including swimming pools, museums, theatres and art galleries.
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There is always loads to do in the Lake District, Cumbria whatever the weather. Here are some all-weather attractions to keep the whole family entertained.
Built in a historic nineteenth century dock, the museum is home to a wealth of objects on the…
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree…
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive…
This experience is all about learning the ropes, stick and flappy bits with straight-up language…
A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience. Over 100 years…
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Bowness-on-Windermere is a picturesque…
Built in a historic nineteenth century dock, the museum is home to a wealth of objects on the…
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree…
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive…
This experience is all about learning the ropes, stick and flappy bits with straight-up language…
A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience. Over 100 years…
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Bowness-on-Windermere is a picturesque…
This experience is all about learning the ropes, stick and flappy bits with straight-up language…
A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience. Over 100 years…
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Bowness-on-Windermere is a picturesque…
Built in a historic nineteenth century dock, the museum is home to a wealth of objects on the…
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree…
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Kendal
Photography tours and workshops under the guidance of Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the Year and Forty Farms Creator. Enjoy photographing Lakeland Farm life and subjects ordinarily out of reach.
Kirkby Lonsdale
Caving is an adventure activity full of challenges and a real opportunity for a feeling of exploration. From simple passageways to great labyrinths. Your journey feels like you’re reaching into the bowels of the earth on a true adventure.
Penrith
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the Northern Lakes.
Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents provide high quality, professionally guided adventure activities here in the Lake District. Connect with nature and join us ghyll scrambling, canyoning, rock climbing, abseiling and rock scrambling…
Grange-over-Sands
Unique, therapeutic & life-changing experiences for all animal lovers with the famous Black Horses of Cartmel.
Windermere
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District National Park. Our experiences are suitable for all including families, couples and friends, and we also offer group training courses that are suitable…
Challenge yourself - have a go at Rock Climbing. The Lake District is famous for its climbing, offering a huge variety of options to suit everyone. Whatever your level, our qualified and experienced instructors will be there to coach you and show…
The Promenade, Maryport
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars, inscriptions and sculptures from the adjacent Roman fort and civilian settlement.
Newby Bridge
Discover a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays. Plus discover creatures from around the world including piranha, otters and clownfish.
Eskdale
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with massive jumps into crystal clear waters. The pools are deep and big offering lots of swimming and scrambling along the rocky edges too.
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.
Ghyll Scrambling, or Gorge Scrambling, is the ultimate all-weather experience! Come and get wet and enjoy an atmospheric trip up a mountain river. Climb up waterfalls, scramble over rocks, jump into crystal clear plunge-pools, enjoy natural slides…
Throughout Cumbria
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.
Experience the thrill of leaning back and abseiling down a vertical rock face! Abseiling is both a challenging and rewarding activity, especially if you have a healthy fear of heights!
Bassenthwaite
Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and endangered species like Gibbons and Asian Fishing Cats, plus family favourites like lemurs and Meerkats. A great day out for all the family.
Ambleside
Whether you’re a complete beginner, indoor climber, or competent trad climber, we can tailor the day/session to suit you. We typically use easy to access climbing venues and also provide all technical and safety equipment.
Totally unique to Lakeland Ascents and not found anywhere else in the Lakes, or the UK for that matter, the Lakeland Legend Challenge is a full-on day of 3 extreme adventure activities, all set around an atmospheric slate quarry close to Coniston.…
Our Lake District E-Bike tours are designed to suit all fitness levels (age 14+ years), for leisure cyclists with flexible daily itineraries and timings. Choose one of our Day Tours or Multi-Day Holidays, or let E-Bike Safaris tailor-make your tour…
Windermere
With our incredible Adventure Playground, mini golf, boat hire, and thrilling activities like Zip World and Go Wild, there’s plenty to keep children of all ages entertained.
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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