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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.
Join us for an evening of intrigue and opulence aboard the Orient Express! Our Murder Mystery…
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther…
Visitor centre with interactive exhibitions, Mawson gardens, adventure playground, shop and…
Occupying three floors within an historic building this bright and welcoming gallery showcases the…
Zeffirellis is an independent cinema that supports new and emerging talents within the world of…
Wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon…
Welcome to Lakeland's oldest, longest and most scenic railway! La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of…
Eycott Hill is a great place to take a short walk with amazing views across Lake District fells.…
This imposing house stands proud at the gateway to the Lake District. Its rich and beautiful garden…
Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica…
Sublime Symmetry is an exhibition featuring 60 pots, tiles and vases from the De Morgan Collection,…
Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and…
The history of the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway told with relics, models, photographs and a…
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the…
Theatre by the Lake has a setting on the shores of Derwentwater no other professional theatre in…
Our unconventional Japanese Robata cooking with Korean flavours and Pacific Rim influences makes…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
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…
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View…
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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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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