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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.
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of…
Wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Family-friendly park with green lawns sloping down to the lakeshore. Just the place to enjoy access…
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…
A visit to Dove Cottage today transports you back to this remarkable period of ‘plain living and…
The history of the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway told with relics, models, photographs and a…
Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica…
Set in the heart of the Lake District, this intimate theatre shares a building in Bowness with the…
Dominating the Lake District Coast where the mountains tumble into the sea and bursting with…
Sublime Symmetry is an exhibition featuring 60 pots, tiles and vases from the De Morgan Collection,…
Visitor centre with interactive exhibitions, Mawson gardens, adventure playground, shop and…
This imposing house stands proud at the gateway to the Lake District. Its rich and beautiful garden…
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden.…
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View…
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit…
A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience. Over 100 years…
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
Welcome to Lakeland's oldest, longest and most scenic railway! La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian…
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet…
Eycott Hill is a great place to take a short walk with amazing views across Lake District fells.…
Discover a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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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.
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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