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The Cumbria Coastal Route is the perfect place for a family adventure. Stretching from Arnside to Carlisle, it offers a wide range of things to see and do - from interactive attractions and outdoor activities to beaches, wildlife and events throughout the year.
Whether you’re planning a full road trip or a short break, you’ll find plenty of ways to keep all ages entertained along the way.
Across the route, you’ll find a variety of family friendly attractions offering fun, interactive experiences. From historic castles and country halls to museums and heritage railways, there’s plenty to discover.
Hop aboard a scenic railway journey, explore fascinating exhibitions, or step into the past at historic houses and coastal museums - many with activities and events designed especially for children.
With miles of coastline to explore, the Cumbria Coastal Route is ideal for outdoor family adventures. Spend the day on the beach building sandcastles, paddling in the sea or enjoying a picnic with a view.
Wide open beaches at places like St Bees, Silecroft and Allonby offer plenty of space to blow off some steam, while nature reserves and coastal paths provide opportunities to spot wildlife like grey seals and puffins.
For something a little different, older children may enjoy experiences like cycling along family-friendly routes or watersports.
Throughout the year, a calendar of events is waiting to be experienced. From food festivals and seasonal celebrations to family friendly events at attractions, there’s always something happening.
The Cumbria Coastal Route is easy to explore as a family, however you choose to explore. Travel by car for flexibility, hop on and off the train along the coast, or plan shorter adventures within each section of the route.
With a wide range of family-friendly places to stay, from campsites and holiday parks to cottages and hotels, plan your perfect trip and enjoy quality time together.
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Maryport
Maryport Coastal Park is a place for visitors to enjoy for its coastal views and flora and fauna. Access is free all year round. Maryport Coastal Park can be accesses from Maryport south shore car park, which can be found near the Glasson industrial…
Cartmel
Lakeland Segway is the best place to Segway in the Lakes. Offering guided Segway tours around the beautiful grounds that surround Cartmel Racecourse and The Holker Estate.
Maryport
Award winning family attraction on historic Maryport harbourside. All day tickets for 70+ displays of local and tropical marine life include a free round of crazy golf! Cafe, Gift Shop, Bait & Tackle store, Radio control boats, Adventure Playground.
Silloth
Silloth on Solway Golf Club is a beautiful links golf course situated on the shores of the Solway Firth in North West Cumbria. Silloth is highly rated and is listed in the top 50 golf courses in Britain and Ireland.
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.
Conishead Priory, Ulverston
Peaceful and inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Romantic Gothic mansion, relaxing café, gift shop and book store. Bring a picnic. Six minute woodland walk to beach.
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.
Ravenglass
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of prey flying displays daily from Easter to Christmas plus the wild heron feed daily year-round.
Ulverston
Swarthmoor Hall is a 17th century, Grade II* listed country house. The Hall is regarded as the cradle of Quakerism as it was here in 1652 that the Quaker movement was formed during a period of enormous political and religious turmoil.
Wiggonby, Carlisle
Located on the Solway plain 6 miles southwest of Carlisle, Watchtree Nature Reserve is a haven for wildlife and a community asset for all.
Rowrah
Situated on the western coast in the rural village of Rowrah, our beer is brewed with quality and consistency championing the highest quality of malts, whole cone hops and Lake District water, our in house yeast strain derived from traditional…
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