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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.
A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience. Over 100 years…
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Family Day Out – Walk the lakeshore, hop on a boat cruise, or enjoy a picnic by the water while the…
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden.…
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a…
The history of the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway told with relics, models, photographs and a…
Sizergh boasts 800 years of family history, and is filled with thousands of fascinating items…
Home to the Hasell family since 1679, visitors to Dalemain will discover a fascinating combination…
Great exhibitions, activities, gift shop and café in a glorious park setting amongst the mountains.…
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet…
Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica…
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive…
Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and…
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
Visit BAHA and enjoy LIVE MUSIC on Fridays & Saturdays all year round!
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther…
Museum, art gallery and reference library covering the history life and arts of the Lakes.…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District…
Keswick Film Festival is Cumbria’s premiere cinematic event bringing the best of international and…
Usually held on the first Thursday of the month, our wine tasting evenings are full of laughter and…
Discover the captivating charm of Muncaster Castle, a historic gem nestled on the stunning Lake…
Set in the heart of the Lake District, in Bowness-on-Windermere, The Victoria Wood Theatre presents…


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

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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
Zeffirellis is an independent cinema that supports new and emerging talents within the world of cinema and the arts. We offer the complete evening out, you can wine and dine and see a film.
Keswick
Keswick Launch offers 50-minute cruises around Derwentwater. Rowing boats and motor boats are also available to hire.
Sedgwick, Kendal
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
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.
Grasmere
Make yourself comfortable in the former home of National Trust Founder, Canon Rawnsley. Only partially restored and decorated, this isn’t a typical National Trust experience.
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!
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…
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…
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.
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…
Ambleside
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a fantastic collection of art & crafts by some amazing artists, many of them local to the area.
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…
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.
Boot, Holmrook
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations. This charming site embodies the Lake District’s heritage. It is the last remaining working water-powered corn mill in the Lake District.
Bowness-on-Windermere
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the beauty and attention to detail in the design and the way the garden evokes the atmosphere of the Peter Rabbit stories.
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.
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.
Ambleside
Wray Pier offers a peaceful escape on Windermere’s western shore, giving visitors the chance to explore this tranquil corner of the lake by boat.
Windermere Lake Cruises offers sight-seeing tours every day except Christmas Day.
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Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting the Herdwicks!
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