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Have you got a year to spare? You’ll need that amount of time and more if you want to make a real dent in the list of incredible activities available in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Cumbria is England’s adventure playground, with a seemingly inexhaustible list of experiences for all ages and interests. One moment you could be flying through the trees on a zipwire in Grizedale Forest, the next you’re trying to stay dry on a paddleboard on Lake Windermere. If you like your sporting activities, it’s just as easy to play a round of golf with a dramatic mountain backdrop as it is to wade into a fast-flowing stream for a spot of wild water fishing. And how about doing some fell walking or scaling some rocks…did you know that the Lake District, Cumbria was the birthplace of fell walking, fell running and modern-day rock climbing? Whether on land or in the water, you will find a wealth of activities, attractions and things to do in the Lake District, Cumbria.
We’re also pretty proud of our world-class cultural heritage. There’s an impressive list of radical thinkers, artists, poets and writers - pioneers who found inspiration here – William Wordsworth, Beatrix Potter, JMW Turner, John Ruskin, Kurt Schwitters and Andy Goldsworthy. Walk in their footsteps, visit their homes, explore the rich creative life built on their exceptional heritage. You can see and feel it within a few short miles: the top class museums and heritage centres; the artworks in the mountains and forests; the scores of galleries and exhibitions; the packed, year-round programme of performances and festivals celebrating all manner of creative endeavours, from music to local craft demonstrations and workshops. And yes, we have lots of traditional performance venues, but there’s a particular thrill in attending a show on an outdoor stage in a spectacular setting.
Whatever you’re into, you’ll find a pretty great version of it in the Lake District, Cumbria. You can take a hawk for a walk or be a farmer for a day. You can try your hand at dog sledding or learn the basic skills of bushcraft. You can take to the sky in a gyroplane or stay grounded aboard a Segway. You can attend poetry readings in Wordsworth’s living room and listen to a symphony orchestra by a lake. Check out our Lake District, Cumbria blog, packed full of inspiration to help you make the most of your visit. It’s all here, just waiting for you to come and experience it.
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You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
Nestled on the peaceful western shore of Lake Windermere, Wray Pier offers a tranquil entry point…
Grizedale Observatory and planetarium for stargazing under the dark skies of the Lake District.…
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of Regency England with an exclusive,…
With beautiful, dramatic scenery that lends itself to days spent hiking amongst the Lakeland fells,…
Discover our immersive and transformative courses, which run for between 2 to 5 days, all centred…
Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints…
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