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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.
Wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon…
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…
Our unconventional Japanese Robata cooking with Korean flavours and Pacific Rim influences makes…
Visitor centre with interactive exhibitions, Mawson gardens, adventure playground, shop and…
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the…
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of…
Set in the heart of the Lake District, this intimate theatre shares a building in Bowness with the…
A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience. Over 100 years…
Foulshaw Moss is an unusual habitat called a lowland raised mire – or a peat bog to you and me.…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive…
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden.…
Family-friendly park with green lawns sloping down to the lakeshore. Just the place to enjoy access…
Discover the captivating charm of Muncaster Castle, a historic gem nestled on the stunning Lake…
Join us for an evening of intrigue and opulence aboard the Orient Express! Our Murder Mystery…
This imposing house stands proud at the gateway to the Lake District. Its rich and beautiful garden…
Theatre by the Lake has a setting on the shores of Derwentwater no other professional theatre in…
Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints…
Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight…
Discover a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays…
La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian railway, is an award-winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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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…
Ambleside
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden. Her paintings of the House and garden were used to illustrate many of her tales.
Ulverston
Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley. Licensed tea room, gift shop, engine shed, picnic area & playground.
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.
Grasmere
A visit to Dove Cottage today transports you back to this remarkable period of ‘plain living and high thinking’. The sights, sounds and smells bring to life the bustling family home the Wordsworths would have known over 200 years ago.
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975 reviewsWindermere
A real Lakeland hidden treasure set in the beautiful village of Troutbeck, this 17thC solid stone and slate house sits imposingly on the hillside, its huge chimneys typical of the area.
Nr Kendal
This imposing house stands proud at the gateway to the Lake District. Its rich and beautiful garden includes a pond, lake, a national collection of hardy ferns and a superb limestone rock garden. Sizergh Castle is a medieval house with Tudor…
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1618 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.
Bampton, Haweswater
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit wildlife, water and people.
Hawkshead, Ambleside
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight into school life ever since it opened in 1585. William Wordsworth also attended the school from age 9 to 17 with his brothers.
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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1864 reviewsBowness-on-Windermere
Our unconventional Japanese Robata cooking with Korean flavours and Pacific Rim influences makes Baha the perfect destination to enjoy a unique food experience.
Coniston
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.
Keswick
Keswick Launch offers 50-minute cruises around Derwentwater. Rowing boats and motor boats are also available to hire.
Consiton
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting the Herdwicks!
Ambleside
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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4554 reviewsRavenglass
The history of the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway told with relics, models, photographs and a 20-minute video.
Windermere
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats, people and the rich history of Windermere, England’s largest natural lake.
Hawkshead
Come and discover all that Grizedale has to offer – take in Lake District landscapes, experience a whole range of contemporary art and enjoy an adventure, no matter your age!
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.
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