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Let your imagination soar in Cumbria and the Lake District. Whatever you fancy, chances are we’ve got it, whether it’s award-winning museums about almost everything – from ancient history to motorcars, from boats to pencils – to visiting the houses of some of England’s most famous writers.
Some of our best-known attractions are about engaging directly with the beautiful landscapes: from boat hire options on Lake Windermere to tackling the Via Ferrata at Honister Slate Mine. Whatever your age, whatever your interest, we’ve something for you to see and do. All you need to do is show up.
Foulshaw Moss is an unusual habitat called a lowland raised mire – or a peat bog to you and me.…
Set on the shores of Derwentwater in Keswick, Theatre by the Lake produces and presents nationally…
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive…
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View…
Discover the captivating charm of Muncaster Castle, a historic gem nestled on the stunning Lake…
Enjoy your perfect Lake District day out at Wordsworth Grasmere. Discover the home of William…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District…
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight…
Museum, art gallery and reference library covering the history life and arts of the Lakes.…
Usually held on the first Thursday of the month, our wine tasting evenings are full of laughter and…
Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and…
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther…
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit…
Set in the heart of the Lake District, this intimate theatre shares a building in Bowness with the…
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian railway, is an award-winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake…
Zeffirellis is an independent cinema that supports new and emerging talents within the world of…
A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience. Over 100 years…
Visit BAHA and enjoy LIVE MUSIC on Fridays & Saturdays all year round!
Discover a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays…


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

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Bampton, Haweswater
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit wildlife, water and people.
Coniston
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View the fully restored Bluebird craft in the Bluebird wing of the museum. Discover the mineral wealth of the fells, all at 'the most thought provoking…
Grasmere
Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints from 4 generations of the family.
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.
Ambleside
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive backdrop of turrets, towers, informal grounds and miles of lakeshore paths.
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.
Lakeside
Steam from the lake shore of Windermere along the heritage track to Haverthwaite Station, where you can visit the station tea room, gift shop, woodland playground, picnic area and engine shed. Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from…
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.
Hawkshead
Come and discover all that Grizedale has to offer – take in Lake District landscapes, experience a whole range of contemporary art and enjoy an adventure, no matter your age!
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.
Borrowdale, Keswick
The slate mine tours at Honister Slate Mine offer an exciting experience suitable for all ages come rain or shine. Set in a picturesque part of the Lake District at the top of Honister Pass, visitors can adventure deep into the belly of Fleetwith…
Sedgwick, Kendal
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
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.
Ambleside
Nestled on the peaceful western shore of Lake Windermere, Wray Pier offers a tranquil entry point to this iconic National Park location. Windermere Lake Cruises provides visitors with the opportunity to arrive at this historic spot in style, on…
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
Coniston
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and memorabilia. The 250-acre estate comprises 8 unique gardens, ancient woodland, high moors and meadows.
Nr Kendal
The house boasts 800 years of family history, and is still lived in by the Strickland family today. Filled with thousands of items collected by 26 generations of the family the house certainly feels lived in, with centuries-old portraits and fine…
Located at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of exploration in the Lake District. Board a Windermere Lake Cruise’s vessel and get treated to the finest views from the water.
Ravenglass
The history of the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway told with relics, models, photographs and a 20-minute video.
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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