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  1. Moor Divock
    Moor Divock

    Address

    Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2NW

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Penrith

    This area is rich in prehistoric remains including a standing stone, stone circle and cairns. Moor Divock is 300 metres above sea level, forming part of Askham Fell, to the East of Ullswater.

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  1. 'The Lost Castle' Adventure Playground - Lowther Castle
    'The Lost Castle' Adventure Playground - Lowther Castle
    'The Lost Castle' Adventure Playground - Lowther Castle
    'The Lost Castle' Adventure Playground - Lowther Castle
    'The Lost Castle' Adventure Playground - Lowther Castle
    'The Lost Castle' Adventure Playground - Lowther Castle
    'The Lost Castle' Adventure Playground - Lowther Castle
    The Lost Castle Adventure Playground at Lowther Castle

    Address

    Lowther Castle, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HH

    Telephone

    01931 712192

    martin.ogle@lowthercastle.org

    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.

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    Askham Hall Gardens

    Address

    Askham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2PF

    Telephone

    01931 712 350

    enquiries@askhamhall.co.uk

    Penrith

    Askham Hall has 12-acres of beautiful gardens (with an edible theme), an animal viewing area and a stylish rustic café.

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  3. Lowther Castle & Gardens
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    Lowther Castle & Gardens

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    Lowther Castle, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HH

    Telephone

    01931 712192

    martin.ogle@lowthercastle.org

    Penrith

    A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award winning Lowther Castle is a place to be inspired; by the setting, the story of the colourful characters who lived here, the transformation of the Gardens and one of…

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  4. The Rheged Centre
    The Rheged Centre
    The Rheged Centre
    The Rheged Centre
    The Rheged Centre
    The Rheged Centre

    Address

    Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ

    Telephone

    01768 868000

    enquiries@rheged.com

    Penrith

    There’s nowhere quite like Rheged, where the arts meet good food, family and fun under a green grass roof. It’s where we share every aspect of what we love about our place.

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  5. Haweswater
    Haweswater
    Haweswater

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    Haweswater is the most easterly lake in the Lake District and is also an important reservoir. Situated to the south of Penrith and to the north of Windermere.

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  6. Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
    Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens

    Address

    Dalemain, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HB

    Telephone

    017684 86450

    houseopening@dalemain.com

    Penrith

    A much loved historic family home, set against the grandeur and picturesque splendour of the lakeland fells and the surrounding parkland. Daleman has a delightful five acre plantsman's garden.

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  1. Smardale Nature Reserve
    Smardale Nature Reserve
    Smardale Gill Nature Reserve

    Address

    Smardale Gill Nature Reserve, Smardale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4HG

    Telephone

    01539 816300

    mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

    Kirkby Stephen

    Nature reserve.

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  2. Walby Farm Park
    Walby Farm Park
    Walby Farm Park

    Address

    Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, CA6 4QL

    Telephone

    01228 573056

    info@walbyfarmpark.co.uk

    Crosby-on-Eden

    Cumbria's multi-award winning all-weather attraction on our family farm, meet our friendly animals, try out our exciting indoor and outdoor play areas and explore our nature trail. Our Curly Tails Cafe is open from 10.00 until 17.00.

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  3. Friar's Crag, Derwentwater, Keswick
    Friar's Crag, Derwentwater, Keswick
    Friar's Crag, Derwentwater

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    KESWICK, Cumbria, CA12 5DL

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    KESWICK

    To some, including the famous writer, poet and great thinker John Ruskin, Friar's Crag represents Keswick's best view.

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  4. Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery by D&H Photographers
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    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
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    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
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    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
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    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery

    Address

    Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TP

    Telephone

    01228 618718

    enquiries@tulliehouse.co.uk

    Carlisle

    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery is Carlisle's finest visitor attraction, and houses considerable collections of fine and decorative art, human history and natural sciences.

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  5. Lakes Aquarium underwater tunnel
    Lakes Aquarium underwater tunnel
    Otters at Lakes Aquarium
    Lakes Aquarium underwater tunnel
    Otters at Lakes Aquarium
    Lakes Aquarium

    Address

    Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8AS

    Telephone

    015395 30153

    info@lakesaquarium.co.uk

    Newby Bridge

    Discover a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays. Plus discover creatures from around the world including piranha, otters and clownfish.

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  6. Windermere Lake
    Windermere Lake

    Address

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    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Lake Windermere is the largest natural lake in England at 12 miles long and has delightful towns and villages nestled on the shore.

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  7. The Lyth Valley
    The Lyth Valley

    Address

    Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PL

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Kendal

    The Lyth and Winster valleys form a landscape of unspoilt pastoral delights - damson trees clustered in small orchards close to white-washed farmhouses, broadleaved woodlands brimming with bluebells and peaceful green undulating pastures.

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  8. Duddon Valley
    Duddon Valley

    Address

    Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Set in the south-west of the region the Duddon Valley is remote, unspoilt and one of the most idyllic valleys of the Lake District.

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  9. Holme Wood
    Holme Wood

    Address

    B5289, South of Cockermouth, Loweswater, Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Loweswater

    Discover the peace and quiet of Holme Wood, a mixed woodland of alder, oak, lime, chestnut, ash and sycamore.

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  10. Sourmilk Ghyll
    Sourmilk Ghyll

    Address

    Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SX

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Ambleside

    Pools and falls cascading from Easedale Tarn. Mountain scenery. About 1 mile walk from the nearest road and car park. Take road to left after Heaton Cooper studio (Easedale Road).

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  11. The Lake District Wildlife Park
    The Lake District Wildlife Park

    Address

    Coalbeck Farm, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RD

    Telephone

    017687 76239

    info@lakedistrictwildlifepark.com

    Keswick

    Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and endangered species like Gibbons and Asian Fishing Cats, plus family favourites like lemurs and Meerkats. A great day out for all the family.

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  12. Grizedale Visitor Centre
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    Grizedale Visitor Centre
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    Grizedale Visitor Centre
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    Walking Trails
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    Grizedale Forest & Visitor Centre

    Address

    Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ

    Telephone

    0300 067 4495

    grizedale@forestryengland.uk

    Hawkshead

    Grizedale Forest has activities for all ages from mountain biking to relaxing walks, Go-Ape to sculpture in the forest. The Visitor Centre includes the Forest Shop, Cafe in the Forest and shop.

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  13. Rowing on Grasmere
    Rowing on Grasmere
    Grasmere Lake

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    Grasmere lake lies to the south of Grasmere village, around which there are some gentle walks for those that prefer the lower ground.

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