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Places to Visit in and around Lake District National Park
The areas and places we have included on this page, are just a few of the attractions that you can visit easily during your stay in the Lake District
Please browse
the list below, then follow the links for more details.
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Lake District Attractions, Lake District Activities
| The
Beacon Whitehaven Tel: 01946 592302 |
Copeland's Museum tracing the areas rich history back to prehistoric times, with panoramic views of the Georgian town and harbour. |
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| Lakeland
Miniature Village Grange over Sands Tel: 015395 58500 |
A glance at the buildings from Lakeland's yesteryear made from local Coniston Slate. | |
| Gretna
Green's World Famous Blacksmith Shot Gretna Green Tel: 01461 338224 |
At the heart of Gretna Green's romantic past and present, visit the story exhibition and the original marriage room. | |
| Muncaster
Castle Ravenglass Tel: 01229 717 614 |
Historic Muncaster Castle, Himalayan Gardens, World Owl Centre, Meadow Vole Maze, and more. | |
| Aquarium
of the Lakes, Newly Bridge Tel: 015395 30153 |
Discover the diversity of life in the lakes, with underwater tunnel, diving ducks and giant carp, overlooking Lake Windermere. | |
| Beatrix
Potter Gallery Hawkshead Tel: 015394 36355 |
View Beatrix Potter's original illustrations and watercolours which she drew and painted on holiday in the Lake District | |
Cumberland Pencil Museum Keswick Tel: 017687 73626 |
Ever wonder where the pencil came from? View the World Record's longest colouring pencil and find out mo re... This family museum is great for all weathers. | |
| Eden
Ostrich World Penrith Tel: 01768 881771 |
Set in the beautiful Eden Valley, the centre is home to many rare breeds. Includes adventure playground, soft play, tea rooms and riverside walks. | |
| Ravenglass
and Eskdale Railway Ravenglass Tel: 01229 717171 |
Lakeland's oldest, longest and most scenic steam railway. Open top carriages for beautiful blue sky days, cozy covered ones tor crisper times. Cycle hire and carriages to carry the bikes! | |
| Ullswater
Steamers Glenriding Tel: 017684 82229 |
Enjoy the full eight mile, 2 hour lake cruise or a shorter sailing abroad one of four heritage steam boats. You really should travel the lakes when you visit. | |
Honister Slate Mine and Via Ferrata Honister Tel: 017687 77230 |
Honister Slate mine, takes excursion into the subterranean world provides a wonderful insight into the history of the mine and during the tour, you’ll see some of the enormous caverns in which we work. If you are seeking more adventure - you can experience the mountains by transversing the steep terrain secured to a fixed cable up the craggy cliff face. Booking essential. |
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Lakeland Mountain Ventures Kendal Tel: 01539 741318 |
Adventure
activities for families and friends. Try Ghyll Scrambling (gorge
walking), abseiling, rock climbing, wild camping, scrambling and
mountain walking, the choice is yours. |
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| Platty+ Derwentwater, Borrowdale, Keswick Tel: 01767 76572 |
Small
family run water sports business on the shoes of Derwentwater. High
and Tuition available. |
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Lakeland
Llama Treks Keswick Tel: 0870 770 7175 |
Experience
the fun of talking a gentle friendly Llama on a picnic or pub trek
across Keswick and the North Lakes Countryside. Pre-booking essential. |
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| Kankku
Off Road Windmere Tel: 01534 47414 |
4x4
course, 4x4 experience days and tuition as well as the opportunity
to try rallying in the beautiful Lake District National Park. |
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| Go-Ape Hawkshead Tel: 0845 643 1738 |
Take to the trees for an exhilarating trek through the tree tops, lots of zip wires, tarzan swings and outdoor fun. | |
| Summitreks Coniston Tel: 015394 41212 |
Summitreks
offer a range of exciting activities including Canadian Canoeing,
Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Gorge Scrambling, Orienteering,
Adventure Walks, Mountain Walking, Aquaseiling (abseiling waterfalls),
Canyoning (Adults) |
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