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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.
Family-friendly park with green lawns sloping down to the lakeshore. Just the place to enjoy access…
Foulshaw Moss is an unusual habitat called a lowland raised mire – or a peat bog to you and me.…
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther…
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View…
Eycott Hill is a great place to take a short walk with amazing views across Lake District fells.…
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight…
Set on the shores of Derwentwater in Keswick, Theatre by the Lake produces and presents nationally…
Home to the Hasell family since 1679, visitors to Dalemain will discover a fascinating combination…
The history of the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway told with relics, models, photographs and a…
Enjoy your perfect Lake District day out at Wordsworth Grasmere. Discover the home of William…
Keswick Film Festival is Cumbria’s premiere cinematic event bringing the best of international and…
Visit BAHA and enjoy LIVE MUSIC on Fridays & Saturdays all year round!
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet…
Usually held on the first Thursday of the month, our wine tasting evenings are full of laughter and…
The Lakeland Model Village showcases dozens of miniature buildings crafted from locally sourced…
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…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District…
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a…
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…
Museum, art gallery and reference library covering the history life and arts of the Lakes.…
A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience. Over 100 years…
Sizergh boasts 800 years of family history, and is filled with thousands of fascinating items…


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…
Windermere
A free Exhibition at the first floor of Windermere Library which tells the heritage of pioneering aviation at Windermere from 1911 up to the present, including features for involvement by children. Disabled access.
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