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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.
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…
Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints…
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…
La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian railway, is an award-winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake…
Set in the heart of the Lake District, in Bowness-on-Windermere, The Victoria Wood Theatre presents…
Family Day Out – Walk the lakeshore, hop on a boat cruise, or enjoy a picnic by the water while the…
Usually held on the first Thursday of the month, our wine tasting evenings are full of laughter and…
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive…
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet…
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the…
Eycott Hill is a great place to take a short walk with amazing views across Lake District fells.…
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View…
Museum, art gallery and reference library covering the history life and arts of the Lakes.…
The history of the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway told with relics, models, photographs and a…
Home to the Hasell family since 1679, visitors to Dalemain will discover a fascinating combination…
Discover a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays…
Great exhibitions, activities, gift shop and café in a glorious park setting amongst the mountains.…
The Lakeland Model Village showcases dozens of miniature buildings crafted from locally sourced…
Foulshaw Moss is an unusual habitat called a lowland raised mire – or a peat bog to you and me.…
Discover the captivating charm of Muncaster Castle, a historic gem nestled on the stunning Lake…
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of…
Grizedale Observatory and planetarium for stargazing under the dark skies of the Lake District.…


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

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Penrith
Home to the Hasell family since 1679, visitors to Dalemain will discover a fascinating combination of history, architecture and family which is both a Cumbrian and national story. Dalemain is an award-winning delight and is part of the UNESCO World…
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.
Coniston
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in this exquisite steam-powered craft. You can choose from three routes: Mountain cruise, Heart of the Lake cruise or the Full Lake cruise.
St John's St, Keswick
Keswick Film Festival is Cumbria’s premiere cinematic event bringing the best of international and independent cinema from across the world for those who love films and the beautiful setting of the Lake District.
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…
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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
Museum, art gallery and reference library covering the history life and arts of the Lakes. Collections include Kurt Schwitters, Beatrix Potter, photography, fine art and local history.
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.
Grasmere
Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints from 4 generations of the family.
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.
Newby Bridge
A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience.
Over 100 years of motoring history, the Campbell Bluebird exhibition, IOM TT tribute display and the Leven Valley heritage centre. Gift shop and Cafe Ambio.
Keswick
Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica graphite mine which would have served as the source of the pencil industry over three centuries ago.
Coniston
Enjoy cruising aboard our launches around beautiful Coniston Water. A personal commentary by our crew complements your experience of this wonderful area.
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