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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.
Family-friendly park with green lawns sloping down to the lakeshore. Just the place to enjoy access…
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit…
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive…
Zeffirellis is an independent cinema that supports new and emerging talents within the world of…
This imposing house stands proud at the gateway to the Lake District. Its rich and beautiful garden…
Foulshaw Moss is an unusual habitat called a lowland raised mire – or a peat bog to you and me.…
A playful environment filled with vibrant colours, ambient sounds and digital creatures, inspired…
The history of the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway told with relics, models, photographs and a…
Home to the Hasell family since 1679, visitors to Dalemain will discover a fascinating combination…
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther…
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…
Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica…
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
Set in the heart of the Lake District, this intimate theatre shares a building in Bowness with the…
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View…
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District…
Eycott Hill is a great place to take a short walk with amazing views across Lake District fells.…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Dominating the Lake District Coast where the mountains tumble into the sea and bursting with…
Welcome to Lakeland's oldest, longest and most scenic railway! La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian…
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
Join us for an evening of intrigue and opulence aboard the Orient Express! Our Murder Mystery…
Museum, art gallery and reference library covering the history life and arts of the Lakes.…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Troutbeck, 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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528 reviewsStaveley
Inspiring art and craft workshops based in a stunning open plan studio. Treat yourself to a special creative day and enjoy the amazing Lakeland landscape and tranquillity of the Kentmere Valley. 2 course lunch included in the fee.
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.
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