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    Family Friendly Cumbria Coastal Route
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Family Friendly

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.

Days out to remember

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.

Beaches, nature & the outdoors

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.

Events & seasonal highlights

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.

Easy to explore

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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  1. Maryport Coastal Park
    Maryport Coastal Park
    Maryport Coastal Park

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    Maryport South Shore Car Park, Main Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8NQ

    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…

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  2. Visitors enjoying an experience with Lakeland Segway in Cartmel, Lake District
    Visitors enjoying an experience with Lakeland Segway in Cartmel, Lake District
    Visitors enjoying an experience with Lakeland Segway in Cartmel, Lake District
    Visitors enjoying an experience with Lakeland Segway in Cartmel, Lake District
    Visitors enjoying an experience with Lakeland Segway in Cartmel, Lake District
    Visitors enjoying an experience with Lakeland Segway in Cartmel, Lake District
    Visitors enjoying an experience with Lakeland Segway in Cartmel, Lake District
    Visitors enjoying an experience with Lakeland Segway in Cartmel, Lake District
    Visitors enjoying an experience with Lakeland Segway in Cartmel, Lake District
    Visitors enjoying an experience with Lakeland Segway in Cartmel, Lake District
    Visitors enjoying an experience with Lakeland Segway in Cartmel, Lake District
    Visitors enjoying an experience with Lakeland Segway in Cartmel, Lake District
    Visitors enjoying an experience with Lakeland Segway in Cartmel, Lake District
    Visitors enjoying an experience with Lakeland Segway in Cartmel, Lake District
    Visitors enjoying an experience with Lakeland Segway in Cartmel, Lake District
    Visitors enjoying an experience with Lakeland Segway in Cartmel, Lake District
    Visitors enjoying an experience with Lakeland Segway in Cartmel, Lake District
    Visitors enjoying an experience with Lakeland Segway in Cartmel, Lake District
    Visitors enjoying an experience with Lakeland Segway in Cartmel, Lake District
    Visitors enjoying an experience with Lakeland Segway in Cartmel, Lake District
    Visitors enjoying an experience with Lakeland Segway in Cartmel, Lake District
    Lakeland Segway

    Address

    Lakeland Segway, Cartmel Village Car Park, Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6QB

    Telephone

    01539 261000

    tours@lakelandsegway.co.uk

    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.

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  3. Exterior at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Exterior at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Hermit Crab at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Octopus at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Lobster at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Lobster at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Fish at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Starry Smoothound at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Sunstar at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Clownfish at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Lionfish at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Exterior at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Hermit Crab at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Octopus at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Lobster at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Lobster at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Fish at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Starry Smoothound at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Sunstar at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Clownfish at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Lionfish at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Lake District Coast Aquarium, Maryport

    Address

    Lake District Coast Aquarium, Maryport, S Quay, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8AB

    Telephone

    01900 817760

    info@coastaquarium.co.uk

    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.

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  4. Views of Lake District Fells from the 6th Hole at Silloth on Solway Golf Club in Silloth, Cumbria
    Views of Lake District Fells from the 6th Hole at Silloth on Solway Golf Club in Silloth, Cumbria
    Aerial View of the 9th Hole and Solway Coast at Silloth on Solway Golf Club in Silloth, Cumbria
    Views from the Green at the 16th Hole at Silloth on Solway Golf Club in Silloth, Cumbria
    Aerial View of the 18th Hole and Town at Silloth on Solway Golf Club in Silloth, Cumbria
    Aerial View of the 5th Hole at Silloth on Solway Golf Club in Silloth, Cumbria
    Views from the 4th Hole at Silloth on Solway Golf Club in Silloth, Cumbria
    Views of Lake District Fells from the 6th Hole at Silloth on Solway Golf Club in Silloth, Cumbria
    Aerial View of the 9th Hole and Solway Coast at Silloth on Solway Golf Club in Silloth, Cumbria
    Views from the Green at the 16th Hole at Silloth on Solway Golf Club in Silloth, Cumbria
    Aerial View of the 18th Hole and Town at Silloth on Solway Golf Club in Silloth, Cumbria
    Aerial View of the 5th Hole at Silloth on Solway Golf Club in Silloth, Cumbria
    Views from the 4th Hole at Silloth on Solway Golf Club in Silloth, Cumbria
    Silloth on Solway Golf Club

    Address

    Silloth On Solway Golf Club, Station Rd, Silloth, Cumbria, CA7 4BL

    Telephone

    016973 31304

    bookings@sillothgolfclub.co.uk

    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.

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  5. Family Friendly Exhibits at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Family Friendly Exhibits at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Motorcycles at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Classic Cars at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Exterior at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Cafe at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Motorcycle Exhibit at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Airplane Exhibit at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Classic and Antique Vehicles at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    War Vehicles at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Exhibitions at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Family Friendly Exhibits at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Motorcycles at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Classic Cars at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Exterior at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Cafe at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Motorcycle Exhibit at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Airplane Exhibit at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Classic and Antique Vehicles at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    War Vehicles at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Exhibitions at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
    Lakeland Motor Museum

    Address

    Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8TA

    Telephone

    015395 30400

    info@lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk

    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.

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  6. Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre and Temple for World Peace in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre and Temple for World Peace in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre and Temple for World Peace in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre and Temple for World Peace in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre and Temple for World Peace in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Buddhist Temple for World Peace, Ulverston

    Address

    Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Conishead Priory, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9QQ

    Telephone

    01229 584029

    visits@manjushri.org

    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.

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  7. Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway - Haverthwaite Station

    Address

    Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, Haverthwaite Station Nr, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AL

    Telephone

    015395 31594

    info@lakesiderailway.co.uk

    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.

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  8. Hawk at the Hawk & Owl Centre at Muncaster Castle in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    Hawk at the Hawk & Owl Centre at Muncaster Castle in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    Sky Hunters Show at Hawk & Owl Centre at Muncaster Castle in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    Owl at the Hawk & Owl Centre at Muncaster Castle in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    Owl in Flight at the Hawk & Owl Centre at Muncaster Castle in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    Owl from the Hawk & Owl Centre at Muncaster Castle & Gardens in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    Vulture at the Hawk & Owl Centre at Muncaster Castle & Gardens in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    Bald Eagle at the Hawk & Owl Centre at Muncaster Castle & Gardens in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    Aerial View of Muncaster Castle & Gardens in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    Owl at the Hawk & Owl Centre at Muncaster Castle & Gardens in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    External View of the Castle from the Gardens at Muncaster Castle & Gardens in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    Hawk at the Hawk & Owl Centre at Muncaster Castle in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    Sky Hunters Show at Hawk & Owl Centre at Muncaster Castle in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    Owl at the Hawk & Owl Centre at Muncaster Castle in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    Owl in Flight at the Hawk & Owl Centre at Muncaster Castle in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    Owl from the Hawk & Owl Centre at Muncaster Castle & Gardens in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    Vulture at the Hawk & Owl Centre at Muncaster Castle & Gardens in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    Bald Eagle at the Hawk & Owl Centre at Muncaster Castle & Gardens in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    Aerial View of Muncaster Castle & Gardens in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    Owl at the Hawk & Owl Centre at Muncaster Castle & Gardens in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    External View of the Castle from the Gardens at Muncaster Castle & Gardens in Ravenglass, Cumbria
    Muncaster Castle - Hawk & Owl Centre

    Address

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

    Telephone

    01229 717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    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.

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  9. Exterior and Grounds of Swarthmoor Hall in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Exterior and Grounds of Swarthmoor Hall in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Gardens at Swarthmoor Hall in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Exterior and Grounds of Swarthmoor Hall in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Gardens at Swarthmoor Hall in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Swarthmoor Hall

    Address

    Swarthmoor Hall, Swarthmoor Hall Ln, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JQ

    Telephone

    01229583204

    info@swarthmoorhall.co.uk

    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.

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  10. Visitors on hired cycles and accessible cycle at Watchtree Nature Reserve in Wiggonby, Cumbria
    Visitors on hired cycles and accessible cycle at Watchtree Nature Reserve in Wiggonby, Cumbria
    Watchtree Nature Reserve

    Address

    Watchtree Nature Reserve, Nr, Wiggonby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6NL

    wnr@watchtree.co.uk

    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.

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  11. Exterior at Ennerdale Brewery, Tap & Bistro in Rowrah, Cumbria
    Exterior at Ennerdale Brewery, Tap & Bistro in Rowrah, Cumbria
    Ennerdale Brewery

    Address

    Ennerdale Brewery, Tap & Bistro, Chapel Row, Rowrah, Cumbria, CA26 3XS

    Telephone

    01946 862977

    info@ennerdalebrewery.co.uk

    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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