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We know you can’t visit us at the moment, but we have some great ideas for places you can go when restrictions are lifted. There is just so much to do in the Lake District, Cumbria you will be spoiled for choice. Why not start your very own Plan Jar? Just download and print the label, stick it on your plan jar and then keep checking back to this page and our social media channels for bags of inspiration for your next trip to the Lake District, Cumbria.
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To get you started, we have included some inspiration below and for even more ideas, check out the list of family-friendly atttractions and activities at the bottom of the page, all just waiting to welcome you next time you visit. And don't forget to check out our great Lake District inspired family activities that you can do from your home. Happy planning!
Inspiration
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling across one of the largest adventure playgrounds in the country.- 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
- Cumbria's multi-award winning all-weather attraction on our family farm, meet our friendly animals, try out our exciting indoor and outdoor play areas and explore our nature trail. Our Curly Tails Cafe is open from 10.00 until 17.00.
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- Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets.
- There’s nowhere quite like Rheged, where the arts meet good food, family and fun under a green grass roof. It’s where we share every aspect of what we love about our place.
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- 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.
- This award winning venue is one of the country's largest indoor aerial adventure centres, offering family fun climbing & aerial activities, from 5 years old to adults.
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- Lakes Escapes Ltd is the first LIVE escape room in West Cumbria. We welcome groups of between 2 to 8 people whose aim it is to complete the game objective with 60 minutes. We have different themed rooms to suit a wide range of people so whether you come along with family, friends or work colleagues you are sure to have an unforgettable experience.
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- A unique and interactive experience for children that is truly unforgettable. Childrens chocolate workshop with a retail store selling a large range of chocolates.
- Welcome to Lakeland's oldest, longest and most scenic railway! La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian Railway is an award winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake District icon.
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- Packed full of great places to visit and things to do here in the Lake District, Cumbria.
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Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJTelephone
015394 47186Windermere
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets. If you’re looking for an unforgettable day out with friends or family, there is an outdoor adventure for everyone.
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Lakes Laser Tag, Near Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8BDTelephone
01539 261272Ulverston
Fun filled, adrenalin pumping adventure in the stunning Lake District. Lakes Laser Tag is a fun action game played outside in the fresh air by all ages from age 6 upwards. Our forest Laser Tag is ‘no-impact’ (unlike Paintball) and it’s suitable for…
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The Promenade, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HQTelephone
015394 43360Windermere
Windermere Lake Cruises offer more than a ferry service. We hold private charters, lunch cruises, buffet cruises, corporate hospitality, public sailings and group travel. Steamers and launches sail daily throughout the year from Bowness.
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Glenridding Sailing Centre, The Spit, Glenridding, Cumbria, CA11 0PETelephone
017684 82541Glenridding
We offer a wide range of land and water based activities in the Lake District including RYA sailing courses, corporate events, team building activities, youth group events, and family adventure days.
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Skelling Farm, Skirwith, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1RLTelephone
07866730273Penrith
Gliding Experience Flights
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Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJTelephone
015394 47186Windermere
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree canopy. Featuring over 1500m2 of bouncy trampolines, aerial walkways, tunnels and slides. A great family day out suitable for ages 3yrs+.
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Raines Hall Farm, Sedgwick, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0JHTelephone
015395 61760Kendal
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
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Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TPTelephone
01228 618718Carlisle
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery is Carlisle's finest visitor attraction, and houses considerable collections of fine and decorative art, human history and natural sciences.
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Whinlatter Forest Park, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
0845 6439215Keswick
Hello, adventure seeker. Join us in the UK's only mountain forest for an unforgettable day your whole Tribe will love. Drink in spectacular views on a Segway, or leap into action on our canopy-high obstacle course.
Ambleside
Occupying three floors within an historic building this bright and welcoming gallery showcases the best arts and crafts in the Lakes and Britain today, including wall art, glass, wood and ceramics.
Historic house and gardens based on a medieval pele towers with substantial 17th, 18th and 19thC additions. Extensive gardens in woodland setting walled garden, topiary, woodland walk and lake with cascade.
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Lakeland Climbing Centre, Unit 27, Lake District Business Park, Mint Bridge, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6NHTelephone
01539 721766Mint Bridge, Kendal
The award winning Lakeland Climbing Centre is one of the country's largest indoor aerial adventure centres, offering fun climbing and aerial activities for all the family from 5 years old to adults.
Coniston
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and memorabilia. The 250-acre estate comprises 8 unique gardens, ancient woodland, high moors and meadows.
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Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NSTelephone
015394 36269Ambleside
This charming 17th century building, which served as the office of Beatrix Potter's solicitor husband, now houses an annually changing exhibition of Potter's original artwork.
Penrith
There’s nowhere quite like Rheged, where the arts meet good food, family and fun under a green grass roof. It’s where we share every aspect of what we love about our place.
Borrowdale, KESWICK
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery with our Infinity Bridge… so named because you are often unable to see the other end! Strung across a breathtaking gorge high up on the mountain, 2,000…
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Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XNTelephone
017687 77230Borrowdale, Keswick
You’ve never experienced anything like this…
Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against the backdrop of the stunning Lake District mountains.
Climb up the massive Cargo net to one of the finest views of Lake District. Buttermere, Crummock…Address
Grizedale Forest & Visitor Centre, Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJTelephone
0300 067 4495Hawkshead
There are 8 waymarked walks and 5 waymarked cycle trails, plus the North Face trail, in the Grizedale Forest Park. Further information is available from the visitor centre where maps for all the trails can be purchased.
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Wood Hall, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0NXCockermouth
A 5.5 acre terraced garden with panoramic view. Summerhouses, ancient trees, choice shrubs and plants. Paradise for bird lovers, artists and gardeners.
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Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8TATelephone
015395 30400Newby 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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