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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 a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays…
Several stone circles and many small cairns are visible on the moor. The circles are distinguished…
This area is rich in prehistoric remains including a standing stone, stone circle and cairns. Moor…
A real Lakeland hidden treasure set in the beautiful village of Troutbeck, this 17thC solid stone…
Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley.…
Discover 200 years of Windermere’s boating history and the stories of the people involved - from…
Raised in circa 3000BC, Castlerigg is perhaps the most atmospheric of all British stone circles…
Double Circle of stones surrounding cremations in urns (removed). 'Platform' cairn, small barrows,…
Whinlatter Forest Park is England's only true mountain forest. Rising to 790 metres above sea level…
Blackwell is one of Britain's finest and most important houses from the turn of the last century,…
Originally know as Sunkenkirk, consists of 50 stones at the foot of Black Combe. Access is via a…
Windermere Lake Cruises offer more than a ferry service. We hold private charters, lunch cruises,…
Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica…
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the…
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet…
Askham Hall has 12-acres of beautiful gardens (with an edible theme), an animal viewing area and a…
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award winning Lowther…
Windermere Lake Cruises offer more than a ferry service. We hold private charters, lunch cruises,…
A secluded and tranquil railway cutting and embankment where a wealth of wildflowers can be seen in…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
A mock-gothic Castle, on the western shore of Windermere. Empty of original furniture, this is a…
A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience. Over 100 years…
Friendly, contemporary Keswick-based art gallery in the heart of the Northern Lake District…
The 15 stones, of which the tallest is just under one metre, form an almost perfect circle some 40…
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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.
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.
Ulverston
Welcome to Cumbria's, and possibly the UK's, smallest gin distillery!
Based in the lovely market town of Ulverston, we're producing small batch, big flavour gins. Smooth enough to be sipped, bold enough to be mixed.
Cumbria
Welcome to Lakeland's oldest, longest and most scenic railway!
La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian Railway is an award winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake District icon, living up to its “must do” reputation for all ages. Excellent facilities…
Penrith
The ‘Steamers’ create the perfect opportunity to combine a cruise on a beautiful lake with some of the most famous and spectacular walks in the Lake District. Operating an all year service with varying timetable connections. Cruise times vary from…
Windermere
Discover 200 years of Windermere’s boating history and the stories of the people involved - from wealthy owners to boat builders, inspired writers to ordinary Lakeland folk - at the Lake District’s new all-weather museum.
Crag Brow, 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.
Ambleside
This charming 17th century building, which served as the office of Beatrix Potter's solicitor husband, now houses an annually changing exhibition of Potter's original artwork.
Penrith
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award winning Lowther Castle is a place to be inspired; by the setting, the story of the colourful characters who lived here, the transformation of the Gardens and one of…
Grasmere
A visit to Dove Cottage today transports you back to this remarkable period of ‘plain living and high thinking’. The sights, sounds and smells bring to life the bustling family home the Wordsworths would have known over 200 years ago.
Historic house and gardens based on a medieval pele towers with substantial 17th, 18th and 19thC additions. Extensive gardens in woodland setting walled garden, topiary, woodland walk and lake with cascade.
Kendal
Known nationally as a centre for world-class theatre, music, art and events, the Brewery has a 450 capacity music venue, three cinemas, two visual arts galleries, drama studio, darkroom facilities, meeting rooms, great restaurant/cafe/bar.
Penrith
There’s nowhere quite like Rheged, where the arts meet good food, family and fun under a green grass roof. It’s where we share every aspect of what we love about our place.
Ambleside
A mock-gothic Castle, on the western shore of Windermere. Empty of original furniture, this is a place for all the family to enjoy. Join a guided tour to learn more about the castle's colourful history.
Crosby-on-Eden
Cumbria's multi-award winning all-weather attraction on our family farm, meet our friendly animals, try out our exciting indoor and outdoor play areas and explore our nature trail. Our Curly Tails Cafe is open from 10.00 until 17.00.
Cumbria
Kendal Castle is situated on a mound-like hill, known as a drumlin, to the east of the town of Kendal, Cumbria, in northern England.
Coniston
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in this exquisite steam-powered craft.
Cockermouth
Step back in time to the 1770s and experience William and Dorothy Wordsworth’s childhood home. Whether you meet the maid-of-all-work or a knowledgeable 21st-century guide, you’re guaranteed a warm welcome.
Windermere
A real Lakeland hidden treasure set in the beautiful village of Troutbeck, this 17thC solid stone and slate house sits imposingly on the hillside, its huge chimneys typical of the area.
Nr Kendal
This imposing house stands proud at the gateway to the Lake District. Its rich and beautiful garden includes a pond, lake, a national collection of hardy ferns and a superb limestone rock garden. Sizergh Castle is a medieval house with Tudor…
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