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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.
Discover the captivating charm of Muncaster Castle, a historic gem nestled on the stunning Lake…
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
Family Day Out – Walk the lakeshore, hop on a boat cruise, or enjoy a picnic by the water while the…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District…
Discover a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays…
Museum, art gallery and reference library covering the history life and arts of the Lakes.…
Visit BAHA and enjoy LIVE MUSIC on Fridays & Saturdays all year round!
Usually held on the first Thursday of the month, our wine tasting evenings are full of laughter and…
Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica…
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience. Over 100 years…
Set in the heart of the Lake District, this intimate theatre shares a building in Bowness with the…
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of…
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints…
The house boasts 800 years of family history, and is still lived in by the Strickland family today.…
The history of the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway told with relics, models, photographs and a…
Family-friendly park with green lawns sloping down to the lakeshore. Just the place to enjoy access…
La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian railway, is an award-winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake…
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden.…
Zeffirellis is an independent cinema that supports new and emerging talents within the world of…


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

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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.
Ulverston
Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley. Licensed tea room, gift shop, engine shed, picnic area & playground.
Bampton, Haweswater
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit wildlife, water and people.
Ravenglass
Discover the captivating charm of Muncaster Castle, a historic gem nestled on the stunning Lake District coast where mountains meet the sea. With over 800 years of history, Muncaster is still cherished by the Pennington family, who warmly welcome…
Penrith
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling across one of the largest adventure playgrounds in the country. When you do this at Lowther, you have found the lost castle.
Ravenglass
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of prey flying displays from Easter to Christmas.
Coniston
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in this exquisite steam-powered craft.
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.
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!
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…
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
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…
Coniston
Enjoy cruising aboard our launches around beautiful Coniston Water. A personal commentary by our crew complements your experience of this wonderful area.
Hawkshead
Grizedale Observatory and planetarium for stargazing under the dark skies of the Lake District. Nestled deep within the breathtaking Grizedale Forest in the heart of the Lake District, this immersive stargazing experience invites the whole family to…
Lake Rd, Keswick
Set on the shores of Derwentwater in Keswick, Theatre by the Lake produces and presents nationally acclaimed theatre, made with passion, in one of the most extraordinary places in the world.
Bowness-on-Windermere
Visit BAHA and enjoy LIVE MUSIC on Fridays & Saturdays all year round!
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!
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.
Consiton
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting the Herdwicks!
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