
Ullswater Steamers
- Glenridding
- Outdoor
- Tours and River Cruises
Ullswater Steamers offer the perfect opportunity to explore the area. Referred to as the 'Dark Lake' in Arthurian legend, it is believed monsters use...

Aira Force
- Penrith
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Probably the most famous of the Lake District waterfalls, the main force falls 70 feet from below a stone footbridge. Aira Force provides a glimpse o...

Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum
- Keswick
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Caves and Mines
The highlight at Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum is naturally the underground element, but if the kids aren't too keen on descending then unlike t...

Dove Cottage and Wordsworth Museum
- Grasmere
- Indoor
- Museums and Art Galleries
Dove Cottage and The Wordsworth Museum will take you back to the era when Wordsworth was writing his poetry. Little has changed in the cottage and it...
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Keswick Climbing Wall
- Keswick
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Climbing
Keswick Climbing Wall Great for beginners for several reasons: it's a friendly and supportive environment with highly qualified yet accessible lesson...

The Ambleside Mystery Treasure Trail
- Ambleside
- Outdoor
- Tourist Attractions
You’re going to need all your mystery busting skills to get around the Rambler’s Riddle. He’s planted a series of dastardly clues all over The Ambles...

White Platts Recreation Ground
- Ambleside
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Found in the centre of Ambleside, White Platt's Recreation Ground has the best mini golf in the lakes! There is 9 hole mini-golf course – with a 90 m...

Ambleside Climbing Wall
- Ambleside
- Indoor
- Climbing
Ambleside Climbing Wall is the perfect family option. With our experienced and fully qualified instructors we will take you through the basics of cli...
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Lake District National Park
- Windermere
- Outdoor
- National Parks
Love nature? You’re bound to spend days on end exploring Lake District National Park! With 912 square miles of stunning valleys, lakes, coastlines an...
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Go Ape Grizedale
- Hawkshead
- Outdoor
- High Ropes Courses
If you thought a visit to the Lake District was for laid back relaxation, then you haven’t seen Go Ape Grizedale; this all-action centre is home to a...

The Keswick Spy Mission Treasure Trail
- Keswick
- Outdoor
- Tourist Attractions
By following the route along this self guided themed Keswick Treasure Trail, you and the children are sure to have a great time solving the clues and...

Fitz Park BMX Track and Playground
- Keswick
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
The playground and green space at Fitz Park in Keswick now also features a full size well equipped BMX track thanks to tireless local campaigning: we...

King Kong Climbing Centre
- Keswick
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Climbing
King Kong Climbing Centre gives you loads of opportunities to have active fun with your friends or family. If you fancy an exciting climb, there are...
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The Puzzling Place
- Keswick
- Indoor
- Tourist Attractions
The Puzzling Place's World of Illusion takes the theme of Illusion and runs with it. It is home to their ‘Anti-gravity Room', ‘Ames Room', ‘Hologram...

Windermere Lake Cruises
- Bowness
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Tours and River Cruises
No matter where you start your journey with Windermere Lake Cruises, be it from Bowness, Ambleside or Lakeside, the spectacular and family friendly v...

Derwent Pencil Museum4 out of 5 starstotal reviews(1)
- Keswick
- Indoor
- Museums and Art Galleries
Derwent Pencil Museum (previously Cumberland Pencil Museum), situated in Keswick, Cumbria, in the heart of the Lake District, is a great all weather...

Askham Outdoor Swimming Pools
- Penrith
- Outdoor
- Lidos
Askham Outdoor Swimming Pools is an ideal location for families and friends to cool down in the summertime plus stay fit and healthy and build up the...

Greystoke and District Outdoor Pool
- Penrith
- Outdoor
- Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres
Greystoke and District Swimming Pool offers an open air swimming pool, a football playing field and 2 children's adventure play areas! An ideal combi...

Rheged Indoor Play
- Penrith
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Activity Centres
Sun, rain or snow, the Rheged Centre is home to amazing inspiring activities and events for children of all ages, with plenty to keep parents amused...

Brockhole Lake District Visitors Centre
- Windermere
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Lakes
Brockhole Lake District Visitors' Centre on the shores of Windermere has loads to do outdoors and indoors with a 30 acre site of shoreline, woodland...