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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.
Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints…
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the…
Set on the shores of Derwentwater in Keswick, Theatre by the Lake produces and presents nationally…
La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian railway, is an award-winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake…
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit…
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a…
Museum, art gallery and reference library covering the history life and arts of the Lakes.…
Home to the Hasell family since 1679, visitors to Dalemain will discover a fascinating combination…
Set in the heart of the Lake District, in Bowness-on-Windermere, The Victoria Wood Theatre presents…
Discover the captivating charm of Muncaster Castle, a historic gem nestled on the stunning Lake…
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
Grizedale Observatory and planetarium for stargazing under the dark skies of the Lake District.…
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…
Usually held on the first Thursday of the month, our wine tasting evenings are full of laughter and…
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight…
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of…
Keswick Film Festival is Cumbria’s premiere cinematic event bringing the best of international and…
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet…
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
Zeffirellis is an independent cinema that supports new and emerging talents within the world of…
The history of the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway told with relics, models, photographs and a…


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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