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Things to Do in Cumbria – Lake District Attractions & Family Days Out
Cumbria offers a huge mix of Lake District scenery, family days out, castles, lake cruises and outdoor attractions. Explore places to visit around Windermere, Keswick, Ambleside, Carlisle and the wider county, with ideas for families, rainy days, walking and short breaks.
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Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam & Stories
Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories opened in 2019 following £20 million redevelopment of the former…
Levens Hall
Levens Hall stands near Kendal as a striking Elizabethan mansion built around a 13th-century pele tower—representing nearly 900…
Lake Cruises in Cumbria
Cruising the lakes in Cumbria is the ultimate way to soak up those famous mountain views without having…
Lowther Castle & Gardens
Lowther Castle is one of the Lake District’s most unusual and rewarding days out — a vast, roofless…
Carlisle Castle
Carlisle Castle has been fighting for over nine hundred years — the most besieged place in the British…
Muncaster Castle
Muncaster Castle near Ravenglass in Cumbria combines a historic family home with extensive gardens, birds of prey, family…
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway in Cumbria — affectionately known as La’al Ratty — carries passengers by miniature…
Dove Cottage – William Wordsworth Museum
Dove Cottage & The Wordsworth Museum If you’re looking to step back in time and soak up some…
West Coast Karting
West Coast Karting is an high-energy indoor go-karting track located in Maryport (CA15 8JJ, Cumbria). If you’re looking for a…
Walking in Cumbria
The number of possible walks and hikes is almost infinite. Cumbria is the ultimate playground for getting outdoors,…
Cycling in Cumbria
Cumbria is a cyclist's dream, offering everything from heart-pumping mountain climbs to gentle rolls past shimmering lakes. Whether…
Grizedale Forest
Grizedale Forest in the Lake District, between Coniston and Windermere, is a large woodland recreation area with walking…
Kendal Snow Sports Club
Kendal Snowsports Club Kendal, Cumbria (LA9 4RL) If you’re looking to get your ski legs back or want…
Beatrix Potter Hill Top
Hill Top at Near Sawrey is the former Lake District home of Beatrix Potter and one of the…
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg Stone Circle is one of those places that feels a bit magical, mostly because the views are absolutely…
Lakeland Motor Museum
Lakeland Motor Museum at Backbarrow in Cumbria has a large collection of classic cars, motorbikes, motoring memorabilia and…
Center Parcs Whinfell Forest
Whinfell Forest is a massive woodland escape that feels like a world of its own. It’s tucked away…
World of Beatrix Potter
The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere brings Beatrix Potter’s famous stories to life through themed scenes, characters,…
Laurel and Hardy Museum – Ulverston
The Laurel and Hardy Museum is a total must-see if you’re a fan of the legendary comedy duo or just…
Rydal Mount and Gardens – William Wordsworth
Rydal Mount and Gardens is a fantastic pick if you're looking for a mix of history, stunning views, and…
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Heritage Steam Railway
The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway is a classic heritage steam line that captures the nostalgic magic of the Lake District.…
The Cumberland Pencil Museum
The Cumberland Pencil Museum is a quirky, surprisingly fun stop located in Keswick, Cumbria (CA12 5NG). While it might sound niche,…
Rheged – The village in the hill – Penrith
Rheged: The Village in the Hill Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria (CA11 0DQ) Think of Rheged as a giant, grass-covered…
Aira Force
Aira Force Waterfall Watermillock, Penrith, CA11 0JS (Cumbria) If you're looking for that "wow" moment in the Lake…
Honister Slate Mine
If you’re looking for a rugged, high-altitude adventure, Honister Slate Mine is a brilliant shout. Perched right at the top…
Go Ape – Grizedale & Whinlatter Forests
If you’re looking to release your inner gorilla, Go Ape in Cumbria has two fantastic spots tucked away in the…
The Rum Story – Whitehaven
The Rum Story is located in Whitehaven, Cumbria (CA28 7AU). If you’re looking for a unique way to spend a…