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Because the Lake District, Cumbria is a destination for the whole family, so our menu of activities is broad enough to satisfy every interest and ability. From farm experiences to taking to the water in a kayak, we have exactly what it takes to keep the whole family happy.

A trip to the World of Beatrix Potter? What about some quad biking, Go-Karting or a family trip aboard segways? Amp up the thrill factor at Go Ape in Grizedale Forest and Whinlatter, or test your mettle at the Infinity Bridge at Honister Slate Mine. Or how about getting all Willy Wonka with a visit to the Children’s Chocolate Factory in Hawkshead?

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  1. Ullswater 'Steamers' on Ullswater in the Lake District, Cumbria © Ben Barden
    Ullswater Steamers
    Ullswater 'Steamers' is an award winning environmentally accredited Lake District attraction celebrating over 150 years of cruises on England's most beautiful lake.
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    Family Accommodation
    Cumbria and the Lake District is the perfect family getaway, with something for everyone – regardless of age. And when it comes to where to stay, we’ve got you covered.

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King Garth Alpacas

Come and meet these amazing animals on an experience Visit, they are all looking forward to meeting…

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

Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight…

Boats Available with Boat Hire from Keswick Launch Co. in the Lake District, Cumbria
Boat Hire on Derwentwater with Keswick Launch Co.

Hire a rowing or motor boat and explore Derwentwater and its islands under your own steam. No…

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Family Gorge Walking in the Lake District with Path to Adventure

We offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed…

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Wake District

Wake District is a family-run watersports business on Lake Windermere offering wakeboarding,…

Visitors at the Roman Museum on the Hadrian’s Wall Edge of Empire Tour with Great Guided Tours
Hadrian’s Wall Edge of Empire Tour with Great Guided Tours

Hear about Carlisle Luguvalium, the Wall fort Uxcellodunum then, off to visit our fabulous Wall as…

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  1. Visitors look over a lake on a tour from Mountain Goat Tours in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors look over a lake on a tour from Mountain Goat Tours in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Ten Lakes Spectacular with Mountain Goat Tours

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

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    015394 45161

    tours@mountain-goat.com

    Windermere

    Sit back, relax, and get ready to be amazed as you journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Lake District, where you'll see the beauty of ten stunning lakes—including the iconic Windermere, the tranquil Brotherswater, the majestic…

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    Year-round cruising with Ullswater Steamers, Lake District
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    Ullswater 'Steamers' pier on Ullswater in the Lake District, Cumbria © Ben Barden
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    Ullswater 'Steamers' private wedding charter on Ullswater in the Lake District, Cumbria © Ben Barden
    Ullswater 'Steamers' on Ullswater in the Lake District, Cumbria © Ben Barden
    Beautiful Lake Cruises with Ullswater Steamers, Lake District
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    Ullswater 'Steamers' on Ullswater in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Ullswater 'Steamers' pier on Ullswater in the Lake District, Cumbria © Ben Barden
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    Visitors and a Dog walk along a pier on Ullswater in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Ullswater 'Steamers' private wedding charter on Ullswater in the Lake District, Cumbria © Ben Barden
    Ullswater Steamers

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    Ullswater Steamers, The Pier House, Grisedale Bridge, Glenridding, Cumbria, CA11 0US

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    017684 82229

    enquiries@ullswater-steamers.co.uk

    Grisedale Bridge, Glenridding

    With beautiful, dramatic scenery that lends itself to days spent hiking amongst the Lakeland fells, exploring the quaint villages, or simply relaxing on the water, hop aboard a Ullswater ‘Steamer’ to experience this little slice of Lake District…

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    Rock Climbing and Abseiling with More Than Mountains in Borrowdale, Keswick, Lake District
    Rock Climbing and Abseiling with More Than Mountains in Borrowdale, Keswick, Lake District
    Rock Climbing and Abseiling with More Than Mountains in Borrowdale, Keswick, Lake District
    Rock Climbing and Abseiling with More Than Mountains in Borrowdale, Keswick, Lake District
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    Rock Climbing and Abseiling with More Than Mountains in Borrowdale, Keswick, Lake District
    Rock Climbing and Abseiling in Borrowdale, Keswick with More Than Mountains

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    Bowder Stone car park, Borrowdale, Keswick

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    07878 471253

    info@morethanmountains.co.uk

    Borrowdale, Keswick

    Rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports and Borrowdale, close to Keswick is the perfect place to have your first experience of outdoor rock climbing as it is close to where some of the first ever rock climbs were completed. There are…

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  4. Exterior of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead, Lake District © National Trust Images / Steven Barber
    Exterior of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead, Lake District © National Trust Images / Steven Barber
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    Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop

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    Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop, Main St, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NS

    tabithatwitchitsbookshop@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Hawkshead

    Step inside the charming world of Tabitha Twitchit's second-hand bookshop in Hawkshead, where every shelf holds a story. Come in and wander round, browse and lose yourself in the quiet magic of well-loved pages and forgotten treasures. Whether…

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    View over fields and hills near Sedbergh, Cumbria
    Sedbergh Summits

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    Sedbergh, Cumbria

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    +44(0)7746361816

    sedberghsummits@outlook.com

    Sedbergh

    Sedbergh Summits offers guided walks, treks and mountain adventures around Sedbergh, the Howgills, the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.

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  6. Visitor doing skateboard tricks at Maryport Skate Park in Maryport, Cumbria
    Visitor doing skateboard tricks at Maryport Skate Park in Maryport, Cumbria
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    Maryport Skate Park

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    Maryport Skate Park, Maryport Promenade, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6EW

    maryport.regeneration.office@cumberland.gov.uk

    Maryport

    Seaside destination for boarders, skaters & scooters

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  7. Views over Coniston Water from Coniston Boating Centre, Lake District
    Views over Coniston Water from Coniston Boating Centre, Lake District
    Coniston Boating Centre - Boat and Cycle Hire

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    Coniston Boating Centre, Lake Rd, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EW

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    015394 41366

    conistonbc@lake-district.gov.uk

    Coniston

    There's something for everyone at Coniston Boating Centre, both on and off the water. You can hire motor boats, rowing boats, sailing dinghies, canoes and paddleboards to explore the lake in a style that suits you. We have a wheelchair-accessible…

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    The Vault, Kirkby Lonsdale

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    The Vault, The Old Bank Buildings, 29 Main St, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2AH

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    015242 97177

    29 Main St, Kirkby Lonsdale

    Step into The Vault and unlock the history of Kirkby Lonsdale through this interactive, and free to enter, exhibit located in the town’s former bank vault.

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    Maryport Coastal Park
    Maryport Coastal Park

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    Maryport South Shore Car Park, Main Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8NQ

    Maryport

    Maryport Coastal Park is a place for visitors to enjoy for its coastal views and flora and fauna. Access is free all year round. Maryport Coastal Park can be accesses from Maryport south shore car park, which can be found near the Glasson industrial…

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