
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...

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...

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...

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 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...
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...
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Go Ape Grizedale
- 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...

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...

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...

Go Ape Whinlatter
- 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...

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...

Honister Slate Mine & Via Ferrata
- 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...

Mirehouse3 out of 5 starstotal reviews(1)
- 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...

Whinlatter Forest
- 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...

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...

Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Hire & Shop
- 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...

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...