Things to do in the Lake District

The Lake District National Park has something for everyone, all ages and abilities are catered for from tree top zip wires & Mountain biking to quaint English tea rooms, from 3200 ft Mountain assents to peaceful lake cruises. You’ll have the option of experiencing just about every outdoor pursuit in existence, an enormous list of visitor attractions are all available on your doorstep.

Blackwell Arts and Crefts House

Bowness-on-Windermere

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One of the finest historic houses in England with stunning views over Lake Windermere.

Brockhole Visitor Centre

Windermere

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Looking for a great day out? Brockhole is packed full of family fun events and activities.

Esthwaite Water Trout Fishery

Ambleside

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Fancy a spot of boat or bank fishing at this 280 acre natural water?

Lakeland Pony Treks

Limefitt Park, Troutbeck Valley

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Explore the Cumbrian fells, tracks and trails by Pony!

Lakes Aquarium

Newby Bridge

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Explore the lakes of the world and discover incredible creatures.

World of Beatrix Potter

Hawkshead

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See the National Trust's collection of Beatrix Potter’s original watercolour paintings and sketches.

Predator Experience

Ayside

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Falconry days, reptile and mammal experiences within the stunning Lake District National Park in Cumbria.

Rydal Mount (Wordsworth) Gardens

Rydal Mount

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The historic home and gardens of William Wordsworth.

TreeTop Trek

Windermere

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35 treetop challenges through the ancient oak woodland canopy.

South Lakes Safari Zoo

Dalton-In-Furness

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The world's first safari zoo.

Windermere Lake Cruises

Windermere

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Explore the beauty of Windermere, England's largest lake.

The Wordsworth Museum

Grasmere

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The greatest collection of the Wordsworths’ letters and poems.

Zefirellis Restaurant & Cinema

Ambleside

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The Lake District's most popular dining experience.

Lakeland Motor Museum

Leven Valley

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A diverse and unique road transport collection of some 30,000 exhibits.