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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.
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
Occupying three floors within an historic building this bright and welcoming gallery showcases the…
Family-friendly park with green lawns sloping down to the lakeshore. Just the place to enjoy access…
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden.…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
A visit to Dove Cottage today transports you back to this remarkable period of ‘plain living and…
Set in the heart of the Lake District, this intimate theatre shares a building in Bowness with the…
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Dominating the Lake District Coast where the mountains tumble into the sea and bursting with…
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of…
Visitor centre with interactive exhibitions, Mawson gardens, adventure playground, shop and…
Join us for an evening of intrigue and opulence aboard the Orient Express! Our Murder Mystery…
Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and…
Eycott Hill is a great place to take a short walk with amazing views across Lake District fells.…
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…
Wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon…
A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience. Over 100 years…
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View…
Museum, art gallery and reference library covering the history life and arts of the Lakes.…
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
Home to the Hasell family since 1679, visitors to Dalemain will discover a fascinating combination…
Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints…
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Ravenglass
Dominating the Lake District Coast where the mountains tumble into the sea and bursting with treasures and tales, haunted Muncaster oozes history from every rough stone which fashion the castle walls.
Staveley
Inspiring art and craft workshops based in a stunning open plan studio. Treat yourself to a special creative day and enjoy the amazing Lakeland landscape and tranquillity of the Kentmere Valley. 2 course lunch included in the fee.
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.
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