Attractions and places to visit in Cumbria

Windermere & The Lakes Cruises

The most popular attraction in Cumbria. Windermere is England’s largest lake, in the heart of the Lake District. They offer stunning circular cruises every day on historic ‘steamers’ and modern launches. https://www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk


Walking & Climbing

The peaks combine with stunning lakes, beautiful Lakeland villages and great hospitality to make our area a fantastic base for walking and climbing holidays. Whether you are an experienced climber or a hill-walker looking for a challenge.


Outdoor Adventure – Old Hutton

Imagine the adrenalin rush of bursting out of our full size Jet Plane onto the war  zone and fighting your way through the field to capture the radar station and decode the tower to gain victory. Paintballing and loads more. https://www.theoutdooradventurecompany.co.uk


Wordsworth Cottage

Whilst living at Dove Cottage, Wordsworth produced most of his greatest and best-loved poems, and his sister Dorothy kept her fascinating Grasmere journal. https://wordsworth.org.uk

Dove Cottage – Wordsworth’s Home

World of Beatrix Potter

An enchanting Lake District Attraction where Beatrix Potter’s magical tales of Peter Rabbit and his friends are brought to life in three dimensions. Located in Bowness on Windermere. https://www.hop-skip-jump.com


Lakes Aquarium

Lakes Aquarium on the southern shore of Windermere. Explore the lakes of the world and discover incredible creatures. Book tickets in advance and save. https://lakesaquarium.co.uk


Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

Welcome to the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway here in the picturesque Leven Valley at the southern end of Windermere. We hope that while visiting this website you can get a feel for the rich and varied history of the local area and of the line itself. https://www.lakesiderailway.co.uk


Go Ape Grizedale

Grizedale Forest is the full monty of adventure with FIVE unrivalled experiences. Adrenaline junkies should head to the Treetop Challenge or Zip Trekking Adventure if seriously high-level tree-top crossings and incredible zip wire flights get your pulse quickening. https://goape.co.uk


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