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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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    A night at the theatre is always enjoyable, but in the Lake District we like to make things extra special.
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  1. Exterior and Grounds of Swarthmoor Hall in Ulverston, Cumbria
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    Swarthmoor Hall

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    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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  2. Exterior and Entrance at Hawkshead Grammar School Museum in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Hawkshead Grammar School Museum

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    Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT

    Telephone

    015394 36674

    hgsfcurator@gmail.com

    Hawkshead, Ambleside

    Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight into school life ever since it opened in 1585. William Wordsworth also attended the school from age 9 to 17 with his brothers. 

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  3. Beers from Keswick Brewery in Keswick, Lake District
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    Beers from Keswick Brewery in Keswick, Lake District
    Selection of Products at Keswick Brewery Shop in Keswick, Lake District
    Keswick Brewery Tours, Bar and Shop

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

    Telephone

    017687 80700

    info@keswickbrewery.co.uk

    Brewery Lane, Keswick

    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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    Visitor Sketching in Nature at an Art Course with Long House Studios in Kentmere, Lake District
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    Visitor Sketching in Nature at an Art Course with Long House Studios in Kentmere, Lake District
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    Visitor Sketching in Nature at an Art Course with Long House Studios in Kentmere, Lake District
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    Sketch from an Art Course with Long House Studios in Kentmere, Lake District
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    Long House Studios

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    2 Longhouses, Kentmere, Cumbria, LA8 9JJ

    Telephone

    07557508488

    enquiries@longhousestudios.org

    Kentmere

    Long House Studios is a small, friendly, independent art school offering intensive and immersive Art Courses for adults and young people. Courses run for 3-5 days in the beautiful Kentmere valley.

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  5. Exterior and Marina at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven, Cumbria
    Exterior and Marina at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven, Cumbria
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    Exterior and Marina at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven, Cumbria
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    The Beacon Museum

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    The Beacon Museum, W Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LY

    Telephone

    01946 592302

    thebeacon@copeland.gov.uk

    Whitehaven

    Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games and history.

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  6. Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    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

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    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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  7. 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
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    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
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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
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    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
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    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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  8. Exterior of The Lakes Distillery near Cockermouth, Lake District
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    Tours at The Lakes Distillery

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    The Lakes Distillery, Nr Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria, CA13 9SJ

    Telephone

    017687 88850

    info@lakesdistillery.com

    Nr Bassenthwaite Lake

    The award-winning Lakes Distillery Company opened in December 2014 in The Lake District National Park with the vision of producing a world class single malt whisky and a global brand that is recognised and respected around the world

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  9. 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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  10. Exterior at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
    Exterior at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria
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    Lake District Coast Aquarium, Maryport

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    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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  11. Aerial Photo of Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe, with Bassenthwaite Lake in the Background, in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Bassenthwaite Lake Station

    Address

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

    Telephone

    017687 76599

    info@basslakestation.co.uk

    Cockermouth

    Situated on what was once the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith railway line, Bassenthwaite Lake Station offers a unique place to enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch aboard the replica Orient Express train, right here in the Lake District.

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    Family Viewing Fish in the Underwater Tunnel at Lakes Aquarium in Newby Bridge, Lake District
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    Lakes Aquarium

    Address

    Lakes Aquarium, 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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    Brewery Arts

    Address

    Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

    Telephone

    01539 725133

    boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk

    Kendal

    Brewery Arts is a thriving and dynamic arts organisation with over forty years' experience of delivering an exciting and inspirational programme, including cultural events, festivals and creative learning courses.

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    Wine and Whisky Tasting Nights at Bassenthwaite Lake Station

    Address

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

    Telephone

    017687 76599

    info@basslakestation.co.uk

    Cockermouth

    Usually held on the first Thursday of the month, our wine tasting evenings are full of laughter and interesting topics for guests to explore. These are very popular and seats should be reserved in advance through the website.

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  15. Setting for Afternoon Tea at Exclusive Experiences at Wordsworth Grasmere in the Lake District, Cumbria ©Copyright Gareth Gardner 2019
    Setting for Afternoon Tea at Exclusive Experiences at Wordsworth Grasmere in the Lake District, Cumbria ©Copyright Gareth Gardner 2019
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    Exclusive Experiences at Wordsworth Grasmere

    Address

    Wordsworth Grasmere, Dove Cottage, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

    Telephone

    +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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  16. The Armitt: Museum, Gallery, Library in Ambleside, Lake District
    The Armitt: Museum, Gallery, Library in Ambleside, Lake District
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    Art at The Armitt: Museum, Gallery, Library in Ambleside, Lake District
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    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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    Wordsworth Grasmere

    Address

    Town End, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

    Telephone

    015394 35544

    enquiries@wordsworth.org.uk

    Grasmere

    Enjoy your perfect Lake District day out at Wordsworth Grasmere. Discover the home of William Wordsworth, one of England’s most famous poets. Step back 200 years and experience the sights, sounds and smells of family life at Dove Cottage.

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  18. Theatre Seats at The Forum in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
    Theatre Seats at The Forum in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
    The Forum

    Address

    The Forum, 28 Duke St, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1HH

    Telephone

    01229 820000

    ghetreed@barrowbc.gov.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    You will find a diverse range of events and activities at The Forum, as we again aim to bring exciting entertainment to Barrow-in-Furness. There should be something for everyone during the current season and we are very proud to welcome…

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  19. The Rum Story Exhibition in Whitehaven, Cumbria
    The Rum Story Exhibition in Whitehaven, Cumbria
    The Rum Story

    Address

    The Rum Story & Jefferson's Shop, 27 Lowther St, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7DN

    Telephone

    01946 592933

    info@rumstory.co.uk

    Whitehaven

    Imagine leaving the heart of Whitehaven's historic port and being taken back in time to an exotic tropical island's rainforest in the Caribbean, that is just the start of your great adventure in The Rum Story.

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

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    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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