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The Lake District, Cumbria is England’s most beautiful corner in any weather, but there’s something magical about the place when the sun shines. The sun draws out walkers and mountaineers, sailors and cyclists, abseilers and zorbers, zipliners and those looking to sit quietly by a lake and take in the majestic beauty of it all.
You could go for a walk with a shepherdess (and her flock of sheep). Go quad biking through a forest, tap into your inner Bear Grylls with a lesson in bushcraft, or test your fear of heights (and your balance) by traversing a cliff on the UK’s best via ferrata. For more adventure thrills, there’s Go-Ape in the Grizedale Forest and Whinlater, or a spot of go-karting. Or you could do something a lot more relaxing and take to a lake for a sunset canoe ride followed by dinner.
When the sun shines in the Lake District, the outdoors is the place to be. We’re ready for you, whatever you want to do.

Get behind the wheel with this brilliant 4x4 experience with Graythwaite Adventure. With careful…
Whether you’re a complete beginner, indoor climber, or competent trad climber, we can tailor the…
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit…
Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents provide high quality, professionally guided…
Hire a rowing or motor boat and explore Derwentwater and its islands under your own steam. No…
Sizergh boasts 800 years of family history, and is filled with thousands of fascinating items…
Cumbria Wildlife Trust looks after lots of hidden and special places thriving with wildlife around…
Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley.…
Enjoy your perfect Lake District day out at Wordsworth Grasmere. Discover the home of William…
Enjoy an unforgettable experience with our gentle-natured, inquisitive alpacas, we offer various…
Step behind the scenes with our guided tour and uncover the heritage, stories, and secrets that…
Get the most out of your time in the Lake District with a Muddy Boots private guided walk tailored…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake District's famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
The Lake District National Park provides a wealth of walking opportunities and offers something for…
Tranquilly paddle along a beautiful, tree-lined river with the steam train passing on the shoreline…
This experience will take you into an area of Foulshaw Moss not open to the general public. It's…
A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience. Over 100 years…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District…
SUP Paddleboarding by Genuine Adventures offers a serene glide across Lake District waters, guided…
The Lake District is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, with Derwentwater being one of the…
Keswick Launch offers 50-minute cruises around Derwentwater. Rowing boats and motor boats are also…
Electric Bike Hire - E-Bikes delivered directly to your accommodation in the South Lakes by E-Bike…
This experience combines two of our most popular activities. We’ve designed a 2-hour experience…
From short walks along valley bottoms or around lake shores, to lesser known mountain routes on the…


You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.

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Penrith
Brougham Hall is a creative haven where you can enjoy the perfect blend of crafts, coffee and restoration.
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.
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.
Coniston
SUP Paddleboarding by Genuine Adventures offers a serene glide across Lake District waters, guided by experts for all ages, with gear provided for a tailored, scenic adventure.
Keswick
The Lake District is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, with Derwentwater being one of the most remarkable features in this idyllic region. If you’re looking for a fantastic way to explore this area’s breath-taking scenery, why not try…
Keswick
Keswick Launch offers 50-minute cruises around Derwentwater. Rowing boats and motor boats are also available to hire.
Electric Bike Hire - E-Bikes delivered directly to your accommodation in the South Lakes by E-Bike Safaris. Experience cycling through the Cumbrian countryside, visiting all the attractions and having the comfort of the electric assistance.
Hawkshead, Lake Windermere
This experience combines two of our most popular activities. We’ve designed a 2-hour experience that combines one-hour of 4x4 off-road driving with a mini bushcraft session.
Ambleside
From short walks along valley bottoms or around lake shores, to lesser known mountain routes on the smaller and bigger mountains, right up to the likes of Scafell Pike and Helvellyn or even multiple summits, we will endeavour to build a route to…
Kendal
A Social Enterprise play centre in Kendal to providing somewhere for younger children and parents to play and socialise.
Keswick
Explore the waters of the Lake District at Derwentwater with us. Hop in a canoe and paddle through the stunning landscapes. Whether you're up for adventure or simply want to unwind, a canoe adventure offers the perfect chance to connect with the…
Keswick
It's a simple question… Can you hit the Gold? Did you know that archery has been a popular outdoor leisure activity in the UK for centuries, enjoyed by both peasants and kings? And guess what? We’ve got you covered with different sized bows to fit…
Sedgwick, Kendal
We offer a variety of activities on site, all included under one entrance fee, we have a variety of farm animals, outdoor play area, and lots more fun for all the family. We have regular meet the animals activities and tractor rides through out the…
At Cumbria Wildlife Trust our staff are connecting people to nature with the aim of improving our health through Wild Wellbeing Days. The days focus on the 5 Ways of Wellbeing: Connect, Give, Learn, Be Active and Take Notice –designed to improve…
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.
Berrier
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking control or just take in the views. Based at Berrier airstrip near Penrith/Ullswater/Keswick. Ideal gift or just to treat yourself.
Ambleside
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden. Her paintings of the House and garden were used to illustrate many of her tales.
Challenge yourself - have a go at Rock Climbing. The Lake District is famous for its climbing, offering a huge variety of options to suit everyone. Whatever your level, our qualified and experienced instructors will be there to coach you and show…
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.
Bowness-on-Windermere
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never looked at a map or would like to learn more about planning and following a route using paths and tracks then this is the course for you.
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