Best Days Out In Cumbria For Teenagers

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• Hawkshead
• Outdoor
• High Ropes Courses

Discover two epic high ropes course locations at Go Ape Grizedale; with something for all the family from tiny tots (min 1m tall) who can take on the...

• 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...

• 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...

• Keswick
• Outdoor
• High Ropes Courses

Stuck for day out ideas? Take a trip to England's only true Mountain Forest which, luckily enough, also homes a high ropes adventure 1000 ft above se...

• 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...

• Keswick
• Indoor and Outdoor
• Caves and Mines

Go overground, underground and simply get grubby at Honister Slate Mine & Via Ferrata. Your journey begins with a fully guided tour into the mine...

• Keswick
• Outdoor
• Stately Homes and Gardens

Mirehouse is a family run estate with house, formal gardens, woodlands, meadows and shoreline to explore. A lovely day out for outdoorsy types but wi...

• Keswick
• Outdoor
• Parks and Playgrounds

Discover fascinating secret paths in Whinlatter Forest, as you venture on one of the family-friendly discovery trails. Explore the  A Shaun the Sheep...

• 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...

• Keswick
• Outdoor
• Cycling

Take your adventure off road with Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Hire & Shop. Roll up and hire one of their high-quality mountain bikes. From here the...

• 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
• 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...