Lake District Attractions
Museums
Lakeland Motor Museum
The Lakeland Motor Museum is a fascinating attraction located in the southern Lake District, specifically in the Leven Valley at Backbarrow, near Newby Bridge in
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BX Call: 015394 88444 Open: 10am – 5.30pm every day The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is a popular tourist
Wordsworth Grasmere
Dove Cottage is a historical landmark in the village of Grasmere, in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England. The cottage is famous for being
Derwent Pencil Museum
The Derwent Pencil Museum is a unique museum dedicated to the history and art of pencil making. It is located in Keswick, a small town
Hill Top
Hill Top is a 17th-century rural farmhouse located in Near Sawrey, Cumbria. It was once the home of the famous children’s author and illustrator, Beatrix
Rydal Mount & Gardens
Rydal Mount, located in the heart of the Lake District in Cumbria, England, was the family home of the famous poet William Wordsworth from 1813
Armitt Museum Ambleside
The Armitt Museum, Ambleside, is a museum and library located in the Lake District. It was founded in 1912 by Mary Louisa Armitt, a local
The Ruskin Museum
The Ruskin Museum is a fascinating attraction situated in the heart of Coniston, Cumbria. This award-winning museum is a ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’ that tells the
Honister Slate Mine
The Honister Slate Mine is located in the Lake District in Cumbria, England. It is the last working slate mine in the country. The mine
Historic Sites
Mirehouse & Gardens
Mirehouse and Gardens by Bassenthwaite Lake is a stunning historic house with beautiful gardens, lakeshore, and woodland playgrounds. The house is located near Keswick and
Blakeley Raise Stone Circle
Blakeley Raise Stone Circle is a prehistoric monument situated on the edge of the Western Lakeland Fells in Cumbria, England. Also known as Kinniside Stone
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BX Call: 015394 88444 Open: 10am – 5.30pm every day The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is a popular tourist
Muncaster Castle
Muncaster Castle is a historic building and tourist attraction located near the village of Ravenglass in the western Lake District, Cumbria, England. The castle dates
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg Stone Circle is a prehistoric monument located in the English Lake District near Keswick in Cumbria, England. It is one of the earliest and
Wordsworth Grasmere
Dove Cottage is a historical landmark in the village of Grasmere, in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England. The cottage is famous for being
Swinside Stone Circle
Swinside Stone Circle, also known as Sunkenkirk, is a prehistoric site located in the south-west corner of the Lake District, in the ancient district of
Wray Castle
Wray Castle is a magnificent Victorian neo-gothic building located in the picturesque village of Claife in Cumbria, England. The castle and its grounds have been
Hardknott Roman Fort
Hardknott Roman Fort is an ancient fortification located in the English county of Cumbria. The fort was built in the 2nd century during Hadrian’s rule,
Outdoor Activities
Grizedale Forest
Grizedale Forest is a beautiful and expansive forest located in the Lake District National Park in North West England. It is a popular destination for
Honister Slate Mine
The Honister Slate Mine is located in the Lake District in Cumbria, England. It is the last working slate mine in the country. The mine
Langdale Valley
Langdale, located in the heart of the Lake District, is divided into two valleys: Great Langdale and Little Langdale. Langdale derives its name from the
Whinlatter Forest
Whinlatter Forest is a true gem of the Lake District, located in Cumbria, England. It is the only mountain forest in the country and offers
Family Attractions
Grizedale Forest
Grizedale Forest is a beautiful and expansive forest located in the Lake District National Park in North West England. It is a popular destination for
Fell Foot
Fell Foot is a family-friendly park located by the southern shore of Lake Windermere in the Lake District. The park is a popular destination for
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BX Call: 015394 88444 Open: 10am – 5.30pm every day The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is a popular tourist
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is a narrow-gauge heritage railway in Cumbria, England. Located in the scenic Lake District, the railway operates along a 7-mile
Lakes Aquarium
The Lakes Aquarium is a popular tourist attraction located at Lakeside on the southern shore of Windermere in the Lake District, Cumbria, England. It provides
The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway is a heritage steam railway located in the beautiful Lake District in Cumbria, England. It operates along a 3.2-mile (5.1
Honister Slate Mine
The Honister Slate Mine is located in the Lake District in Cumbria, England. It is the last working slate mine in the country. The mine
Rydal Mount & Gardens
Rydal Mount, located in the heart of the Lake District in Cumbria, England, was the family home of the famous poet William Wordsworth from 1813
Lake District Wildlife Park
The Lake District Wildlife Park is a popular attraction located near Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, England. Spread over 24 acres, this park offers
Ullswater Steamers
The Ullswater Steamers operate on Ullswater, the second largest lake in the English Lake District. The steamers sail along a route that connects several key
Rydal Cave
Rydal Cave, also known as Loughrigg Quarry or Loughrigg Cave, is a man-made cavern located near the village of Rydal in the Lake District, Cumbria,
Wray Castle
Wray Castle is a magnificent Victorian neo-gothic building located in the picturesque village of Claife in Cumbria, England. The castle and its grounds have been
Walking Trails
Black Moss Pot
Black Moss Pot, also known as Blackmoss Pot, is a popular location in the English Lake District, located in the Borrowdale Valley. It’s a deep,
Orrest Head
Orrest Head is a small hill located near Windermere in the Lake District of England. It is a popular hiking destination and is known for
Dodd Wood
Dodd Wood is a managed woodland area located on the eastern shore of Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, England. It is situated on the
Stanley Ghyll Force
Stanley Ghyll Force is a waterfall located in the Lake District, England. It’s often visited by walkers and nature enthusiasts due to its scenic beauty.
Muncaster Castle
Muncaster Castle is a historic building and tourist attraction located near the village of Ravenglass in the western Lake District, Cumbria, England. The castle dates
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg Stone Circle is a prehistoric monument located in the English Lake District near Keswick in Cumbria, England. It is one of the earliest and
Skelwith Force
Skelwith Force is a waterfall located in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. It is situated on the River Brathay, close to the
Galleny Force Waterfall
Galleny Force Waterfall is a picturesque waterfall located in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England. It is situated near the village of Stonethwaite in
Rydal Cave
Rydal Cave, also known as Loughrigg Quarry or Loughrigg Cave, is a man-made cavern located near the village of Rydal in the Lake District, Cumbria,
Swinside Stone Circle
Swinside Stone Circle, also known as Sunkenkirk, is a prehistoric site located in the south-west corner of the Lake District, in the ancient district of
Whorneyside Force
Whorneyside Force is a waterfall located in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. It is situated near the village of Great Langdale, on
Langdale Valley
Langdale, located in the heart of the Lake District, is divided into two valleys: Great Langdale and Little Langdale. Langdale derives its name from the
Waterfalls
Stanley Ghyll Force
Stanley Ghyll Force is a waterfall located in the Lake District, England. It’s often visited by walkers and nature enthusiasts due to its scenic beauty.
Skelwith Force
Skelwith Force is a waterfall located in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. It is situated on the River Brathay, close to the
Galleny Force Waterfall
Galleny Force Waterfall is a picturesque waterfall located in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England. It is situated near the village of Stonethwaite in
Whorneyside Force
Whorneyside Force is a waterfall located in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. It is situated near the village of Great Langdale, on
Aira Force
Aira Force is a beautiful waterfall located in the Lake District of England, surrounded by lush greenery and scenic winding paths. It is a popular
Scale Force Waterfall
Scale Force Waterfall is a hidden gem nestled in the Lake District of England. It is considered the highest waterfall in the Lake District with
Stock Ghyll Force
Stock Ghyll Force is a popular tourist attraction located in the heart of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria. The waterfall descends 70 feet