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These days, everything is about ‘experiential travel,’ which is just another way of describing doing something that you’ll remember. In the Lake District, Cumbria, we’ve been creating experiences since tourism first started - after all, when Wordsworth went for a walk and spotted some gorgeous daffodils, it was an experience that inspired him to write one of the most famous poems in the English language.
You don’t need to be a poet to enjoy the different experiences we have to offer. From off-road adventures to cocktail masterclasses, we’ve got a set of memorable activities that will stay with you long after you’ve gone home.
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery…
Peaceful and inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Romantic Gothic mansion, relaxing café, gift shop…
Zip World Windermere is an award-winning high ropes adventure company with 2 fantastic outdoor…
Kankku has specially prepared 4x4 vehicles that you drive on rough and rocky scenic trails through…
Amazing interactive bird of prey experiences for all ages. Choose either the woodland and parkland…
Lakeland Segway is the best place to Segway in the Lakes. Offering guided Segway tours around the…
Caving is an adventure activity full of challenges and a real opportunity for a feeling of…
Full Day Adventure Days for Families and Groups. Two course home-cooked lunches available.
You’ve never experienced anything like this… Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against…
Our Escape Rooms are an indoor activity for 2-6 people of all ages. Work together to find clues,…
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive…
Get up close and personal with our Alpacas, for participants aged 16 years and over. Alpacas are…
An unique opportunity for anyone over 16 years old. After enjoying a Bird of Prey flying display…
Our famous glass blowing experiences are back. Experience first-hand and close up, the extreme…
The ultimate animal experience for anyone over the age of 8 years that you will never forget! This…
Open our doors and embark on a journey into the world of craft distilling by booking on to one of…
Play The Armitt's newest experiences - Escape Rooms in a Box. With two options to choose from -…
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
A range of engaging presentations take place daily bringing you closer to many of your favourite…
Discover the art of creating your own essential oil blend, tailored to your unique preferences and…
Unlock the secrets of essential oils as you learn to create your very own blend, uniquely tailored…
Enjoy intimate views and excellent photography opportunities of Badgers, from the comfort of the…
Enjoy an unforgettable experience with our gentle-natured, inquisitive alpacas, we offer various…


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

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Join Jonny Gios for a stunning Lake District photo tour. Perfect for all skill levels, explore iconic landscapes, master techniques, and capture unforgettable moments with expert guidance.
Backbarrow, Ulverston
Our Escape Rooms are an indoor activity for 2-6 people of all ages. Work together to find clues, solve puzzles and complete the challenge before time runs out!
Wild food and foraging experts aiming to teach people about how sourcing food from the wild is better for our health, our plates and our planet!
Bassenthwaite
An unique opportunity for anyone over 16 years old. After enjoying a Bird of Prey flying display on the park your experience will begin. Our falconer will teach you how to recall and hold the birds and we start with an owl. Following this we move…
Ayside, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands
Amazing interactive bird of prey experiences for all ages. Choose either the woodland and parkland by lake Windermere or the thrill of the Lakeland fells. Eagles, hawks, falcons and owls. Gift vouchers are available.
Victoria St, Windermere
Kankku has specially prepared 4x4 vehicles that you drive on rough and rocky scenic trails through the Lake District National Park. A Kankku day is really special because it is a genuine off road driving experience rather than driving on a contrived…
Ulverston
Our famous glass blowing experiences are back. Experience first-hand and close up, the extreme temperatures required to transform sand into glass and learn some of the 2000 year old skills first developed by the ancient Romans. During this…
Kirkby Lonsdale
Caving is an adventure activity full of challenges and a real opportunity for a feeling of exploration. From simple passageways to great labyrinths. Your journey feels like you’re reaching into the bowels of the earth on a true adventure.
Appleby-in-Westmorland
A world hidden from the surface but full of adventure and challenge for all. From simple passageways to great labyrinths. Your journey feels like you’re reaching into the bowels of the earth on a true adventure. The experience is incredibly…
Windermere
Join Green Man Survival for our most in depth and demanding survival challenge. You will spend 72 hours surviving in our private woodland learning a wealth of skills and knowledge that will enable you to thrive in this stunning habitat.
Cartmel
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.
A591, Windermere
Zip World Windermere is an award-winning high ropes adventure company with 2 fantastic outdoor experiences, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets. If you’re looking for an unforgettable day out with friends or family, there is an outdoor adventure for…
Conishead Priory, Ulverston
Peaceful and inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Romantic Gothic mansion, relaxing café, gift shop and book store. Bring a picnic. Six minute woodland walk to beach.
Far Sawrey, Ambleside
Unlock the secrets of essential oils as you learn to create your very own blend, uniquely tailored to your therapeutic needs and personal preferences. You'll then embark on the journey of infusing your aromatic blend into a natural soy wax candle.…
Nr Kendal
Full Day Adventure Days for Families and Groups. Two course home-cooked lunches available.
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…
Bassenthwaite
The ultimate animal experience for anyone over the age of 8 years that you will never forget! This experience is the perfect way to meet our Tapirs, Meerkats, and Ring-Tailed Lemurs!
Luxury mobile pamper parties across the Lake District, bringing facials and massage to your holiday accommodation for groups, hen parties and special occasions.
Bassenthwaite
Get up close and personal with our Alpacas, for participants aged 16 years and over. Alpacas are friendly and inquisitive animals and just like us they enjoy a bit of fresh air and exercise. Meet our five boys Hugo, Hector, Herbie, Dougal and…
Grange-over-Sands
Unique, therapeutic & life-changing experiences for all animal lovers with the famous Black Horses of Cartmel.
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