Lakeland Attractions

Rheged
Named after the Ancient Kingdom of the Dark ages, Rheged is the newest and the largest visitor attraction ever to open in Cumbria.
Rheged is an all weather, all year round visitor centre of national importance. Situated in Britain's largest grass covered building, Rheg...More Details

Dalemain Near Ullswater, on the Northern fringes of the Lake District, Dalemain is a real treasure. The fantastic Lake District historic house and gardens contains behind its Georgian facade, a wealth of Tudor and Mediaeval rooms and buildings. There has been a settlement at Dalemain since S...More Details

Ullswater Steamers Lake Cruises 
Lake District Attractions, Lake District Activities Ullswater ‘Steamers’ is an award winning Lake District attraction celebrating their 150th year sailing on England’s ...More Details

Carlisle Castle is an informative and fun day out for all the family. Founded in 1092 to protect the historic city of Carlisle, you can hear about the role this castle played in various sieges and battles.

You can also hear about the ghastly prison and grim tales of ther castle's past, in...More Details

Wordsworth House
The house was built in 1745 and John Wordsworth, father of William and 4 siblings, moved in 1766. A townhouse garden it is the only northern Georgian town garden in existence. Although on the main street it is an oasis of peace and tranquillity protected by high st...More Details

Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria LA22 0NS
Telephone: 015394 36355

Step inside this charming 17th-century building to enjoy a new exhibition of Beatrix Potter's original watercolours and paintings. This gallery has an interesting history, as previously it was the office of Potter's husba...More Details

 Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0LF
Telephone: 015394 36269

Enjoy the tale of Beatrix Potter – Hill Top is a time-capsule of this amazing woman's life. Full of her favourite things, the house appears as if Beatrix had just stepped out for a walk. Every room cont...More Details

Newby Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria LA12 8NN
Telephone: 015395 31273

The views of Lake Windermere beyond the park are breathtaking. The Victorian lawns and garden sweep away to fine picnic areas and lakeshore. Enjoy the Boathouse Café with its patio, where you can enjoy watching the boa...More Details

In the Lake District National Park, four miles northwest of Ambleside

Nestled in a dramatic low fells backdrop, the Vale of Grasmere has strong associations with Wordsworth and the romantic poets

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Wide range of walking opportunities, from high fells to lake...More Details

Showing a changing programme of high-quality exhibitions.

Farfield Mill is a wonderful place to discover the work of regional and national artists, alongside resident studio artists; you can watch demonstrations, a...More Details

Coniston Launch invites you to cruise aboard our launches powered by solar panels and low pollution electric motors that provide an environmentally way to expereince the lake. The northern route lasts for 50 minutes and passes ' Bluebird's base and Holly Howe of 'Swallow and Amazons' fa...More Details