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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 spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther…
Great exhibitions, activities, gift shop and café in a glorious park setting amongst the mountains.…
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive…
Museum, art gallery and reference library covering the history life and arts of the Lakes.…
Keswick Film Festival is Cumbria’s premiere cinematic event bringing the best of international and…
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…
Discover a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays…
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
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…
The Lakeland Model Village showcases dozens of miniature buildings crafted from locally sourced…
Grizedale Observatory and planetarium for stargazing under the dark skies of the Lake District.…
Enjoy your perfect Lake District day out at Wordsworth Grasmere. Discover the home of William…
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the…
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight…
Set in the heart of the Lake District, in Bowness-on-Windermere, The Victoria Wood Theatre presents…
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District…
Sizergh boasts 800 years of family history, and is filled with thousands of fascinating items…
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
Set on the shores of Derwentwater in Keswick, Theatre by the Lake produces and presents nationally…
Eycott Hill is a great place to take a short walk with amazing views across Lake District fells.…
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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Hawkshead
Step inside the charming world of Tabitha Twitchit's second-hand bookshop in Hawkshead, where every shelf holds a story. Come in and wander round, browse and lose yourself in the quiet magic of well-loved pages and forgotten treasures. Whether…
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