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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.
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…
Family-friendly park with green lawns sloping down to the lakeshore. Just the place to enjoy access…
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…
Museum, art gallery and reference library covering the history life and arts of the Lakes.…
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
Keswick Film Festival is Cumbria’s premiere cinematic event bringing the best of international and…
Enjoy your perfect Lake District day out at Wordsworth Grasmere. Discover the home of William…
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a…
Discover a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays…
Set in the heart of the Lake District, in Bowness-on-Windermere, The Victoria Wood Theatre presents…
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View…
Visit BAHA and enjoy LIVE MUSIC on Fridays & Saturdays all year round!
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden.…
Great exhibitions, activities, gift shop and café in a glorious park setting amongst the mountains.…
Foulshaw Moss is an unusual habitat called a lowland raised mire – or a peat bog to you and me.…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District…
Discover the captivating charm of Muncaster Castle, a historic gem nestled on the stunning Lake…
Zeffirellis is an independent cinema that supports new and emerging talents within the world of…
Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and…
Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica…
Grizedale Observatory and planetarium for stargazing under the dark skies of the Lake District.…
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive…


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

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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.
Ravenglass
The history of the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway told with relics, models, photographs and a 20-minute video.
Bampton, Haweswater
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit wildlife, water and people.
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…
Cockermouth
Situated on what was once the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith railway line, Bassenthwaite Lake Station offers a unique place to enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch aboard the replica Orient Express train, right here in the Lake District.
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.
Ravenglass
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of prey flying displays from Easter to Christmas.
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.
Keswick
Prepare to be wowed by England's only true mountain forest. Rising 1000ft above sea level and set in the middle of the stunning Lake District National Park, Whinlatter offers a fantastic day out for all!
Nr Bowness-on-Windermere
The Lakeland Model Village showcases dozens of miniature buildings crafted from locally sourced Coniston slate. Over the past 25 years, local builder Edward Robinson carefully created each one by hand, faithfully recreating some of Cumbria’s most…
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.
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.
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.
Nr Kendal
Sizergh boasts 800 years of family history, and is filled with thousands of fascinating items collected by 26 generations of the Strickland family.
Ambleside
Our northernmost pier at Ambleside (Waterhead) is set in a beautiful location with arguably the best views of the Lake District Fells from the water.
Windermere
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats, people and the rich history of Windermere, England’s largest natural lake.
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.
Keswick
Great exhibitions, activities, gift shop and café in a glorious park setting amongst the mountains. Giant map, musical stones and an immersive landscape gallery. Open daily 10-4.
Bassenthwaite
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.
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