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It rains from time to time in the Lake District, but how else did you think we got our fabulous landscapes and those lakes? Still, we’re more than prepared for the occasional downpour, and there’s plenty to do while taking shelter from the elements.

The county’s collection of museums alone could keep you busy for a year, whether it’s visiting the homes of William Wordsworth or Beatrix Potter, learning about life on the lake at the spectacular new boat museum on Windermere, or uncovering the fascinating history of the humble pencil, which we-bet-you-didn’t-know was invented in Keswick back in the 16th century. Don’t knock it until you try it!

You can watch Beatrix Potter’s most memorable creations come to life in Bowness or explore the miner’s life deep in a mountain at Honister. The county’s waterfalls are best visited when there’s been a downpour – Aira Force and Stock Ghyll are powerful examples of nature’s extraordinary force and beauty.

Lake cruises depart in all weathers, as do Cumbria’s railroads – what better way of whiling away a wet day than aboard a 19th century steam train? And if you want to work up a proper sweat, there are indoor climbing walls in Ambleside, Kendal `and Keswick.

Cumbria’s towns are well worth a mooch in their own right: Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside and Kendal are beautiful places lined with independent shops and cafes, but you can go farther afield and while away a few hours in the shopping havens of Rheged, near Penrith (where there’s also an IMAX cinema); and Carlisle, whose busy centre is full of distractions (and there’s a pretty impressive castle and cathedral too).

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    Cumbria’s rich history is ever-present in every village and town, but if you need a little interpretation, then head for one of the county’s many museums.
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  1. Meet Peter Rabbit at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
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    The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, The Old Laundry, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

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    015394 88444

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    Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere

    A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet all your favourite characters and find out more about Beatrix Potter herself.

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  2. Entrance at The Rheged Centre near Penrith, Cumbria
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    The Rheged Centre

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    Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ

    Telephone

    01768 868000

    enquiries@rheged.com

    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.

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  3. The Heaton Cooper Studio
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    The Studio, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SX

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    015394 35280

    info@heatoncooper.co.uk

    Ambleside

    Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints from 4 generations of the family.

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  4. Exterior and Grounds at Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
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    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House

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    Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT

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    015394 46139

    info@blackwell.org.uk

    Windermere

    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District and offers a perfectly preserved snapshot of early 20th-century living.

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  5. The Heritage Boat Osprey at the Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
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    Windermere Jetty Museum

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    Windermere Jetty, Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BN

    info@windermerejetty.org

    Windermere

    Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats, people and the rich history of Windermere, England’s largest natural lake.

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  6. Cliffhanger Rooms
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    The Stone Barn, Lakeland Village, Backbarrow, ULVERSTON, Cumbria, LA12 8PX

    Telephone

    01229 846727

    info@cliffhangerrooms.co.uk

    Backbarrow, ULVERSTON

    The Lake Districts adventurous, interactive escape rooms. A fun indoor activity similar to the Crystal Maze TV show but without the physical effort!

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  7. Full Day Adventure Days for Families and Groups
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    Holmescales Farm, Old Hutton, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0NB

    Telephone

    01539722147

    info@holmescales.com

    Nr Kendal

    Full Day Adventure Days for Families and Groups. Two course Home cooked lunches available

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  8. Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
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    Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway - Lakeside Pier

    Address

    Lakeside, Cumbria, LA12 8AS

    Telephone

    015395 31594

    info@lakesiderailway.co.uk

    Lakeside

    Steam from the lake shore of Windermere along the heritage track to Haverthwaite Station, where you can visit the station tea room, gift shop, woodland playground, picnic area and engine shed.Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from…

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  9. Owners Andy and Zoe Give a Distillery Tour & Gin Tasting at Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
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    Shed 1 Distillery Tours & Gin Tastings

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    The Old Calf Shed, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AU

    Telephone

    07794699913

    info@shed1distillery.com

    Ulverston

    We, Andy and Zoe, look forward to hosting you at our award-winning Gin Distillery here in Ulverston. Enjoy a distillery tour, followed by tastings of at least 6 gins in our stylish bar with views of Ulverston’s iconic Pepperpot atop Hoad.

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  10. The Ruskin Gallery at The Ruskin Museum
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    The Ruskin Museum

    Address

    Yewdale Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DU

    Telephone

    015394 41164

    helenconistoninstitute@gmail.com

    Coniston

    Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace, and discover the mineral wealth of the fells, all at 'the most thought provoking museum in the Lakes', Rough Guide - all editions.

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  11. The Spa
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    The Spa at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa

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    Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RE

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    017687 88900

    thespa@armathwaite-hall.com

    Bassenthwaite

    Armathwaite Hall has created a timeless, yet contemporary countryside spa within a stunning rural setting, offering a relaxed, high comfort, luxurious spa facility.

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  12. The Pencil Museum
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    The Pencil Museum

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    Southey Works, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NG

    Telephone

    017687 73626

    kes_museum@acco.com

    Keswick

    Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica graphite mine which would have served as the source of the pencil industry over three centuries ago.

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  13. Clay Shooting and Air Rifle @ The Outdoor Adventure Company
    Clay Shooting and Air Rifle @ The Outdoor Adventure Company

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    Holmescales Farm, Old Hutton, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0NB

    Telephone

    01539722147

    info@holmescales.com

    Nr Kendal

    Clay Shooting 12yrs+ and Air Rifle 8yrs+ couples or groups of 24 and 50 shots options and one hour Air rifle sessions. Book as single activities or Package deals of two of more activities available

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  14. Dove Cottage
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    Wordsworth Grasmere. Photograph: Gareth Gardner
    Wordsworth Grasmere. Photograph: Gareth Gardner
    Wordsworth Grasmere. Photograph: Gareth Gardner
    Wordsworth Grasmere. Photograph: Gareth Gardner
    Wordsworth Grasmere

    Address

    Town End, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

    Telephone

    015394 35544

    enquiries@wordsworth.org.uk

    Grasmere

    A visit to Dove Cottage today transports you back to this remarkable period of ‘plain living and high thinking’. The sights, sounds and smells bring to life the bustling family home the Wordsworths would have known over 200 years ago.

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  15. Entrance and Exterior at The Coro in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Entrance and Exterior at The Coro in Ulverston, Cumbria
    The Coro

    Address

    County Square, ULVERSTON, Cumbria, LA12 7LZ

    Telephone

    01229 588994

    hello@thecoro.co.uk

    ULVERSTON

    The Coro is an historic arts, culture and entertainment venue presenting Theatre, Music, Comedy, Community, Talks and Dance all year round in Ulverston, Cumbria at the edge of the Lake District.

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  16. Signage and Entrance to Carlisle Castle in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Signage and Entrance to Carlisle Castle in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Entrance and Exterior Walls at Carlisle Castle in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Main Tower at Carlisle Castle in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Signage and Entrance to Carlisle Castle in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Entrance and Exterior Walls at Carlisle Castle in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Main Tower at Carlisle Castle in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Carlisle Castle Exhibition

    Address

    Carlisle Castle, Castle Way, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UR

    Telephone

    01228 625600

    carlisle.castle@english-heritage.org.uk

    Carlisle

    Discover 900 years of history and explore the tumultuous life of Carlisle Castle and its characters, in a new exhibition.

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  17. Swimming Pool at Beech Hill Hotel & Lakeview Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Swimming Pool at Beech Hill Hotel & Lakeview Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Steam Room at Beech Hill Hotel & Lakeview Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Sauna at Beech Hill Hotel & Lakeview Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Vitality Pool at Beech Hill Hotel & Lakeview Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Vitality Spa at Beech Hill Hotel & Lakeview Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Lake Views at Beech Hill Hotel & Lakeview Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Indoor Pool at Beech Hill Hotel & Lakeview Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Treatment Room at Beech Hill Hotel & Lakeview Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Couples Treatment Room at Beech Hill Hotel & Lakeview Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Premier Room at Beech Hill Hotel & Lakeview Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Swimming Pool at Beech Hill Hotel & Lakeview Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Steam Room at Beech Hill Hotel & Lakeview Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Sauna at Beech Hill Hotel & Lakeview Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Vitality Pool at Beech Hill Hotel & Lakeview Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Vitality Spa at Beech Hill Hotel & Lakeview Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Lake Views at Beech Hill Hotel & Lakeview Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Indoor Pool at Beech Hill Hotel & Lakeview Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Treatment Room at Beech Hill Hotel & Lakeview Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Couples Treatment Room at Beech Hill Hotel & Lakeview Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Premier Room at Beech Hill Hotel & Lakeview Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Lakeview Spa at Beach Hill Hotel

    Address

    Newby Bridge Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3LR

    Telephone

    015394 42137

    reservations@beechhillhotel.co.uk

    Windermere

    Relax in luxury in our Lakeview Spa, unique in that whether you are in the indoor pool, the vitality spa pools on our spa terrace or any of our treatment rooms, you have unrivalled views of Windermere and mountains beyond. The design includes three…

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  18. Lakes Aquarium underwater tunnel
    Lakes Aquarium underwater tunnel
    Otters at Lakes Aquarium
    Lakes Aquarium underwater tunnel
    Otters at Lakes Aquarium
    Lakes Aquarium

    Address

    Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8AS

    Telephone

    015395 30153

    info@lakesaquarium.co.uk

    Newby Bridge

    Discover a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays. Plus discover creatures from around the world including piranha, otters and clownfish.

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  19. Scenic Views from Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    Scenic Views from Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    See the Coast from Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    Historic Steam Engine on Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    Family Days Out at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    Family Days Out at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    Family Days Out at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    Family Friendly Experience at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    Scenic Views from Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    See the Coast from Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    Historic Steam Engine on Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    Family Days Out at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    Family Days Out at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    Family Days Out at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    Family Friendly Experience at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

    Address

    Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW

    Telephone

    01229 717171

    steam@ravenglass-railway.co.uk

    Cumbria

    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, living up to its “must do” reputation for all ages. Excellent facilities…

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  20. One House, One Family, 800 Years Exhibition at Sizergh Castle by the National Trust in Sizergh, Lake District
    One House, One Family, 800 Years Exhibition at Sizergh Castle by the National Trust in Sizergh, Lake District
    One House, One Family, 800 Years at Sizergh Castle

    Address

    Sizergh Castle, Near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8DZ

    Telephone

    01539560951

    sizergh@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Near Kendal

    Join Henry Strickland in a new film for 2022 as he delves into the family archives and explains how he feels about his role as archivist at Sizergh Castle.

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