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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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    Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, Crook Rd, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NE

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    Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XN

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    017687 77230

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    Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the only one of its type in England.

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    Carlisle Tourist Information Centre, Old Town Hall, Market St, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8JE

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    Greenhead, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7JB

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    01697 747485

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    Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9YL

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    017687 76599

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    West Walls, W Walls, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UB

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    07950038622

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    Carlisle's taproom-led brewery. We brew, package and serve our beer in the same room — fresher than you'll find anywhere else. Pizza by the slice. Open Thursday to Sunday. Dog-friendly.

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    Keswick Brewery Tours, Bar and Shop, The Old Brewery, Brewery Lane, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5BY

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    017687 80700

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    Come and visit our brewery to find out more about us and the beers we make. Only a 2 minute walk from Keswick town centre, enjoy a beer where it’s brewed. Explore on a tour, visit our Brewery Shop, and relax in our Flying Fox Bar.

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    Watermillock, Ullswater, Cumbria, CA11 0LP

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    01768 486442

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    Newlands Adventure Centre, Stair, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UF

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    017687 78463

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    These adrenaline-pumping obstacles will test your physical and mental strengths. You’ll need to muster all your courage and agility to make it through this amazing course.

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    Windermere Tourist Information Centre, Victoria St, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AD

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    015394 45161

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    Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Lake District. Travel through the breathtaking Langdale Valley before tackling the dramatic Wrynose and Hardknott Passes, where you'll have time to take in the extraordinary scenery. Our…

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  11. Free Weights and Kettlebells at Choices Health Club Windermere in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Choices Health Club Windermere, Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1HP

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    01539447437

    troutbeck@choiceshealthclubs.com

    Windermere

    Choices Health Club Windermere is a unique experience in the Lakes. A large gym, indoor swimming pool, luxury spa and fitness classes all under one roof. Bring the whole family down for a swim, use us to keep up with your home fitness routine whilst…

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  12. Setting for Afternoon Tea at Exclusive Experiences at Wordsworth Grasmere in the Lake District, Cumbria ©Copyright Gareth Gardner 2019
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    Wordsworth Grasmere, Dove Cottage, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

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    +44(0) 15394 35544

    bookings@wordsworth.org.uk

    Grasmere

    Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of Regency England with an exclusive, curator-led experience of Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth, one of England’s most famous poets.

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    Art at The Armitt: Museum, Gallery, Library in Ambleside, Lake District
    Library at The Armitt: Museum, Gallery, Library in Ambleside, Lake District
    Dogs on leads at The Armitt: Museum, Gallery, Library in Ambleside, Lake District
    Library at The Armitt: Museum, Gallery, Library in Ambleside, Lake District
    Art at The Armitt: Museum, Gallery, Library in Ambleside, Lake District
    Art at The Armitt: Museum, Gallery, Library in Ambleside, Lake District
    The Armitt Museum

    Address

    Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BL

    Telephone

    015394 31212

    info@armitt.com

    Ambleside

    Museum, art gallery and reference library covering the history life and arts of the Lakes. Collections include Kurt Schwitters, Beatrix Potter, photography, fine art and local history.

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  14. Exterior and Gardens of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Exterior and Gardens of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Interior and Nave of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Exterior and Gardens of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Interior and Nave of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Carlisle Cathedral

    Address

    Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ

    Telephone

    01228 548151

    marketing@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    Carlisle

    Visit Carlisle Cathedral, centrally located in the heart of the city. Whether for worship, events, family activities, refreshments or simply a moment of peace - a warm welcome awaits.

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  15. Exterior and grounds at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Exterior and grounds at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Hallway at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Hotfoot
    Arm Knitting with Darcy Badger Designs at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Natasha Suriya from Lakeland Arts
    Take a look around Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Lampshade at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Mosaic fireplace at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Piano at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
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    Visitors admiring the view at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Exterior and grounds at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Hallway at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Hotfoot
    Arm Knitting with Darcy Badger Designs at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Natasha Suriya from Lakeland Arts
    Take a look around Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Lampshade at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Mosaic fireplace at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Piano at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Family Activities at Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Views and exhibitions at Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Visitors admiring the view at Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District © Robin Zahler
    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House

    Address

    Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT

    Telephone

    015396 37940

    info@blackwell.org.uk

    Bowness-on-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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  16. Bluebird K7 at The Ruskin Museum
    Bluebird K7 at The Ruskin Museum
    The Ruskin Gallery at The Ruskin Museum in Coniston, Lake District
    Exterior and Entrance to The Ruskin Museum in Coniston, Lake District
    Donal Campbell's Jetstar Speedboat at The Ruskin Museum in Coniston, Lake District
    Free Children's Activities at The Ruskin Museum in Coniston, Lake District
    Bluebird K7 at The Ruskin Museum
    Statue of Donald Campbell at The Ruskin Museum
    Bluebird K7 at The Ruskin Museum
    The Ruskin Gallery at The Ruskin Museum in Coniston, Lake District
    Exterior and Entrance to The Ruskin Museum in Coniston, Lake District
    Donal Campbell's Jetstar Speedboat at The Ruskin Museum in Coniston, Lake District
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    Bluebird K7 at The Ruskin Museum
    Statue of Donald Campbell at The Ruskin Museum
    The Ruskin Museum

    Address

    The Ruskin Museum, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DU

    Telephone

    015394 41164

    information@ruskinmuseum.com

    Coniston

    Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View the fully restored Bluebird craft in the Bluebird wing of the museum. Discover the mineral wealth of the fells, all at 'the most thought provoking…

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  17. The Heaton Cooper Studio, Grasmere, Lake District
    The Heaton Cooper Studio, Grasmere, Lake District
    The Heaton Cooper Studio, Grasmere, Lake District
    The Heaton Cooper Studio, Grasmere, Lake District
    The Heaton Cooper Studio, Grasmere, Lake District
    Delicious cakes at Mathilde's Cafe at The Heaton Cooper Studio
    The Heaton Cooper Studio, Grasmere, Lake District
    The Heaton Cooper Studio, Grasmere, Lake District
    The Heaton Cooper Studio, Grasmere, Lake District
    The Heaton Cooper Studio, Grasmere, Lake District
    The Heaton Cooper Studio, Grasmere, Lake District
    The Heaton Cooper Studio, Grasmere, Lake District
    The Heaton Cooper Studio, Grasmere, Lake District
    The Heaton Cooper Studio, Grasmere, Lake District
    Delicious cakes at Mathilde's Cafe at The Heaton Cooper Studio
    The Heaton Cooper Studio, Grasmere, Lake District
    The Heaton Cooper Studio, Grasmere, Lake District
    The Heaton Cooper Studio, Grasmere, Lake District
    The Heaton Cooper Studio, Grasmere, Lake District
    Archive Gallery at Heaton Cooper Studio

    Address

    Heaton Cooper Studio, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SX

    Telephone

    015394 35280

    info@heatoncooper.co.uk

    Grasmere

    Heaton Cooper Studio’s Archive Gallery, showcases a variety of artists. Alongside the gallery, the studio sells the work of the Heaton Coopers, the art shop has supplies for all creatives, and Mathildes café serves delicious food.

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  18. Exhibits at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
    Exhibits at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
    Exhibits at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
    Exhibits at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
    Exhibits at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
    Pencils and Art Supplies at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
    Pencils and Art Supplies at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
    Pencils and Art Supplies at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
    Pencils and Art Supplies at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
    The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
    Exterior at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
    Exhibits at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
    Exhibits at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
    Exhibits at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
    Exhibits at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
    Pencils and Art Supplies at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
    Pencils and Art Supplies at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
    Pencils and Art Supplies at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
    Pencils and Art Supplies at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
    The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
    Exterior at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
    The Pencil Museum

    Address

    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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  19. The Heritage Boat Osprey at the Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
    The Heritage Boat Osprey at the Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
    MV Jane in the Boathouse at Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
    Exhibits at Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
    Interactive Exhibits at Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
    Enjoy the Views from Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
    See the Boathouse at Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
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    Fun for the Whole Family at Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
    Children's Activities at Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
    The Heritage Boat Osprey at the Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
    MV Jane in the Boathouse at Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
    Exhibits at Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
    Interactive Exhibits at Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
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    See the Boathouse at Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
    Excellent Service at Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
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    Fun for the Whole Family at Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
    Children's Activities at Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
    Windermere Jetty Museum

    Address

    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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  20. Bownessie on Lake Windermere in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Bownessie on Lake Windermere in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Bownessie

    Address

    Windermere, Cumbria

    info@bownessiewindermere.com

    Windermere

    Family Day Out – Walk the lakeshore, hop on a boat cruise, or enjoy a picnic by the water while the kids keep watch for the creature. It’s a magical way to make a family walk or boat trip even more exciting. A Lake District Character – Bownessie…

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