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If the stunning landscapes and wealth of flora and fauna in the Lake District, Cumbria aren’t quite enough to satisfy your wildlife and nature cravings, we’ve got zoos, wildlife parks and aquariums where you see everything up close. Or, better still, why not experience a fully working farm, where you can learn about animals up close and, if you wish, lend a hand?
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Ulverston
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.
Ulverston
Want something fun and a little bit different this holiday? Try something new and exciting in the adventure playground of the Lake District. Take it at your own pace and make your time with us as action packed or relaxing as you want.
Cumbria
Historic haunted Castle home to the Pennington family for 800 years. A 70-acre garden famous for its rhododendrons set against the stunning backdrop of the Lakeland fells. Hawk & Owl Centre home to a diverse collection of birds.
Newby Bridge
Walk with a traditional lakeland pack pony to hidden corners of the Lake District. From a one day trek to a three day wild camping expedition.
Kendal
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
Near Hawkshead
Graythwaite Adventure offers award winning outdoor adventure experiences on Graythwaite Estate, on the shores of Windermere.Land-based experiences include 4x4 off-road driving, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery and Bushcraft.
Cumbria
A secluded and tranquil railway cutting and embankment where a wealth of wildflowers can be seen in the summer along with many species of butterfly
Windermere
Want something fun and a little bit different this holiday? Try something new and exciting in the adventure playground of the Lake District. Take it at your own pace and make your time with us as action packed or relaxing as you want.
Millom
The ultimate horse riding experience in the stunning Cumbria. We are UK's only specialised heavy horse riding establishment! We are a small, professional, family run Equestrian Centre unique in the use of our magnificent heavy horse breeds.
Cumbria
Hay meadows, wet grassland, scrub, hedges, ponds and the beck provide homes for a wealth of wildlife. Although small in size, the reserve has a remarkable number of birds.
Mere Mountains is a long standing local provider of activities in Cumbria and the South Lakes. Whether you are looking for your family, school, youth group or friends we provide high quality outdoor experiences to suit almost anyone. Our Land Based…
Near Hawkshead
Graythwaite Adventure are privileged to be able to offer this expedition training course for anyone intending to take on an overland expedition or would like to experience the skills required to do so. Includes Off-road driving, camp craft, Bush…
Ambleside
Want something fun and a little bit different this holiday? Try something new and exciting in the adventure playground of the Lake District. Take it at your own pace and make your time with us as action packed or relaxing as you want.
Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands
An exciting opportunity for Friesian lovers to get hands on experience of what it's like to ride and / or drive top quality Friesians in one of the most scenic parts of the country.
Lindal in Furness
Rhinos, Tigers, Giraffes, Lions and Bears living in the heart of the Lake District….this is something you need to see for yourself!
Cumbria
release your inner Bear Grylls or become a woodland Masterchef at the Blaithwaite Estate, midway between Keswick and Carlisle, in Cumbria.
Kirkby Stephen
Nature reserve.
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.
Barrow-in-Furness
A wild, exposed coastal reserve with thousands of breeding seabirds, wintering birds, grey seals and coastal Flora. Four miles of trail and 8 hides give amazing views of Morecambe Bay.
HOLMROOK
Want something fun and a little bit different this holiday? Try something new and exciting in the adventure playground of the Lake District. Take it at your own pace and make your time with us as action packed or relaxing as you want.
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