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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.
Foulshaw Moss is an unusual habitat called a lowland raised mire – or a peat bog to you and me.…
This imposing house stands proud at the gateway to the Lake District. Its rich and beautiful garden…
Occupying three floors within an historic building this bright and welcoming gallery showcases the…
Discover a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays…
A playful environment filled with vibrant colours, ambient sounds and digital creatures, inspired…
Eycott Hill is a great place to take a short walk with amazing views across Lake District fells.…
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden.…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
Our unconventional Japanese Robata cooking with Korean flavours and Pacific Rim influences makes…
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View…
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive…
Set in the heart of the Lake District, this intimate theatre shares a building in Bowness with the…
Welcome to Lakeland's oldest, longest and most scenic railway! La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian…
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…
The history of the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway told with relics, models, photographs and a…
A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience. Over 100 years…
Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints…
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet…
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…
A visit to Dove Cottage today transports you back to this remarkable period of ‘plain living and…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Coniston
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View the fully restored Bluebird craft in the Bluebird wing of the museum. Discover the mineral wealth of the fells, all at 'the most thought provoking…
Staveley
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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