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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.
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View…
Dominating the Lake District Coast where the mountains tumble into the sea and bursting with…
Family-friendly park with green lawns sloping down to the lakeshore. Just the place to enjoy access…
Wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon…
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
Museum, art gallery and reference library covering the history life and arts of the Lakes.…
Visitor centre with interactive exhibitions, Mawson gardens, adventure playground, shop and…
Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints…
Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
This imposing house stands proud at the gateway to the Lake District. Its rich and beautiful garden…
The history of the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway told with relics, models, photographs and a…
Occupying three floors within an historic building this bright and welcoming gallery showcases the…
Zeffirellis is an independent cinema that supports new and emerging talents within the world of…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District…
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden.…
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
Join us for an evening of intrigue and opulence aboard the Orient Express! Our Murder Mystery…
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive…
Sublime Symmetry is an exhibition featuring 60 pots, tiles and vases from the De Morgan Collection,…
Theatre by the Lake has a setting on the shores of Derwentwater no other professional theatre in…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Ravenglass
Welcome to Lakeland's oldest, longest and most scenic railway!
La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian railway, is an award-winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake District icon, living up to its “must do” reputation for all ages. Excellent…
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1940 reviewsGrasmere
Make yourself comfortable in the former home of National Trust Founder, Canon Rawnsley. Only partially restored and decorated, this isn’t a typical National Trust experience.
Ravenglass
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of prey flying displays daily from Easter to Christmas plus the wild heron feed daily year-round.
Penrith
Home to the Hasell family since 1679, visitors to Dalemain will discover a fascinating combination of history, architecture and family which is both a Cumbrian and national story. Dalemain is an award-winning delight and is part of the UNESCO World…
Bowness-on-Windermere
Sublime Symmetry is an exhibition featuring 60 pots, tiles and vases from the De Morgan Collection, including examples of De Morgan's Middle Eastern-inspired designs and glistening lustreware.
Cockermouth
Join us for an evening of intrigue and opulence aboard the Orient Express! Our Murder Mystery nights really are like no other. Seated on our stunning steam train and surrounded by 1930’s decor, you will be transported to an era gone by whilst the…
Ambleside
Zeffirellis is an independent cinema that supports new and emerging talents within the world of cinema and the arts. We offer the complete evening out, you can wine and dine and see a film.
Sedgwick, Kendal
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
Grasmere
We are an independent brewery & distillery, proudly part of the Grasmere community. We make drinks we like to drink ourselves: refreshing beers & delicious gin. Try everything we make in The Good Sport, our Grasmere tap-room.
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518 reviewsGrasmere
A visit to Dove Cottage today transports you back to this remarkable period of ‘plain living and high thinking’. The sights, sounds and smells bring to life the bustling family home the Wordsworths would have known over 200 years ago.
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968 reviewsRavenglass
The history of the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway told with relics, models, photographs and a 20-minute video.
Boot, Holmrook
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations. This charming site embodies the Lake District’s heritage. It is the last remaining working water-powered corn mill in the Lake District.
Located at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of exploration in the Lake District. Board a Windermere Lake Cruise’s vessel and get treated to the finest views from the water.
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4508 reviewsConsiton
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting the Herdwicks!
Bowness-on-Windermere
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the beauty and attention to detail in the design and the way the garden evokes the atmosphere of the Peter Rabbit stories.
Ulverston
Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley. Licensed tea room, gift shop, engine shed, picnic area & playground.
Kentmere
Long House Studios is a small, friendly, independent art school offering intensive and immersive Art Courses for adults and young people. Courses run for 3-5 days in the beautiful Kentmere valley.
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.
Windermere
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Bowness-on-Windermere is a picturesque village buzzing with tourism. The star attraction is undoubtedly Bowness Pier, the central hub for cruises on England's largest lake, Windermere.
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4507 reviewsPenrith
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther Castle is one of the northwest's most spectacular visitor attractions. Its setting within the Lake District National Park is truly beautiful while the…
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