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Dr Dolittle would be right at home in the Lake District. You can walk with the animals, talk with the animals - and even though the conversation will be a little one-sided, you can still have an unforgettable experience. You can be a farmer for a day, meet some meerkats, hang out with Herdwicks, learn about lemurs or mush on the beach with some huskies. Go for a hawk walk or amble with some alpacas….
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Cumbria
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of prey flying displays daily from Easter to Christmas plus the wild heron feed daily year-round.
With conservation of wildlife at its heart, and…
Activities in Lakeland take the hassle out of arranging activities and events in the Lake District.
With 20 years' experience of organising activity packages, breaks and events exclusively around the Lake District, we have the local knowledge to…
Maryport
Stroke the rays and touch the starfish. Cafe, gift shop, crazy golf and model boats. Tickets valid all day.
Cumbria Wildlife Trust is the only voluntary organisation devoted solely to the conservation of the wildlife and wildplaces of Cumbria. The Trust stands up for wildlife, creates wildlife havens, and seeks to raise environmental awareness.
Lindal in Furness
Rhinos, Tigers, Giraffes, Lions and Bears living in the heart of the Lake District….this is something you need to see for yourself!
Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands
An exciting opportunity for Friesian lovers to get hands on experience of what it's like to ride and / or drive top quality Friesians in one of the most scenic parts of the country.
Millom
The ultimate horse riding experience in the stunning Cumbria. We are UK's only specialised heavy horse riding establishment! We are a small, professional, family run Equestrian Centre unique in the use of our magnificent heavy horse breeds.
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.
MILLOM
Bespoke Beach & Fell Riding in the Lake District.
Keswick
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…
Keswick
Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and endangered species like Gibbons and Asian Fishing Cats, plus family favourites like lemurs and Meerkats. A great day out for all the family.
Cockermouth
Guided alpaca walks in the grounds of The Fitz Cockermouth.
Keswick
Our multi-award winning Social Enterprise Alpacaly Ever After are delighted to offer alpaca walks through the stunning private grounds of the Lingholm Estate.
Keswick
The multi-award winning Alpacaly Ever After are thrilled to offer Guided Llama treks from Newlands Valley for you, your family and your friends in our mixed group treks with a gang of fellow llama lovers!
Braithwaite, Keswick
The multi-award winning Social Enterprise Alpacaly Ever After... are so excited to be working with Forestry England, to offer alpaca walks around the stunning trails of Whinlatter Forest.
Cockermouth
Our multi-award winning Social Enterprise Alpacaly Ever After are delighted to offer Meet The Alpacas at The Lakes Distillery, hand feed the girls, feel how soft a baby alpaca is, take as many photographs as you like and have all your alpaca…
Penrith
Wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon Shooting and Stalwart Army truck, Paintballing, Air Rifles and many more!
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