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Let your imagination soar in Cumbria and the Lake District. Whatever you fancy, chances are we’ve got it, whether it’s award-winning museums about almost everything – from ancient history to motorcars, from boats to pencils – to visiting the houses of some of England’s most famous writers.
Some of our best-known attractions are about engaging directly with the beautiful landscapes: from boat hire options on Lake Windermere to tackling the Via Ferrata at Honister Slate Mine. Whatever your age, whatever your interest, we’ve something for you to see and do. All you need to do is show up.
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight…
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden.…
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the…
Usually held on the first Thursday of the month, our wine tasting evenings are full of laughter and…
Theatre by the Lake has a setting on the shores of Derwentwater no other professional theatre in…
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…
Foulshaw Moss is an unusual habitat called a lowland raised mire – or a peat bog to you and me.…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Gorgeously restored two-screen Edwardian cinema showing the latest blockbusters as well as indie…
The history of the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway told with relics, models, photographs and a…
The house boasts 800 years of family history, and is still lived in by the Strickland family today.…
La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian railway, is an award-winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake…
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit…
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica…
Visit BAHA and enjoy LIVE MUSIC on Fridays & Saturdays all year round!
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther…
Zeffirellis is an independent cinema that supports new and emerging talents within the world of…
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet…
Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints…
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of…
Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Ambleside
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive backdrop of turrets, towers, informal grounds and miles of lakeshore paths.
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.
Ravenglass
Discover the captivating charm of Muncaster Castle, a historic gem nestled on the stunning Lake District coast where mountains meet the sea. With over 800 years of history, Muncaster is still cherished by the Pennington family, who warmly welcome…
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1870 reviewsAmbleside
Nestled on the peaceful western shore of Lake Windermere, Wray Pier offers a tranquil entry point to this iconic National Park location. Windermere Lake Cruises provides visitors with the opportunity to arrive at this historic spot in style, on…
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4559 reviewsBowness-on-Windermere
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the beauty and attention to detail in the design and the way the garden evokes the atmosphere of the Peter Rabbit stories.
Ravenglass
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of prey flying displays from Easter to Christmas.
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1870 reviewsLakeside
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…
Coniston
Enjoy cruising aboard our launches around beautiful Coniston Water. A personal commentary by our crew complements your experience of this wonderful area.
Keswick
Gorgeously restored two-screen Edwardian cinema showing the latest blockbusters as well as indie movies, and live-streamed theatre, ballet and music.
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298 reviewsBrewery Lane, Keswick
Come and visit our brewery to find out more about us and the beers we make. Only a 2 minute walk from Keswick town centre, enjoy a beer where it’s brewed. Explore on a tour, visit our Brewery Shop, and relax in our Flying Fox Bar.
Cockermouth
Situated on what was once the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith railway line, Bassenthwaite Lake Station offers a unique place to enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch aboard the replica Orient Express train, right here in the Lake District.
Bowness-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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891 reviewsKentmere
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.
Keswick
Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica graphite mine which would have served as the source of the pencil industry over three centuries ago.
Ravenglass
The history of the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway told with relics, models, photographs and a 20-minute video.
Ambleside
Museum, art gallery and reference library covering the history life and arts of the Lakes. Collections include Kurt Schwitters, Beatrix Potter, photography, fine art and local history.
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104 reviewsAmbleside
Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints from 4 generations of the family.
Consiton
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting the Herdwicks!
Newby 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.
Bowness-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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