Family Fun
The Lake District provides family fun of all description, and the opportunities are endless, dependant on what a particular family enjoys doing. The simplest form of family fun is walking through the countryside. More active families can engage in a range of outdoor activities, from paint balling to go-karting, archery to horse-riding, there's plenty on offer here. There are cottages in every part of Cumbria that offer family accommodation, many with indoor family and games rooms. There are also a wide variety of indoor activities to choose from. Aquariums, animal centres and soft play centres can all be found in the region.
Barrow-in-Furness, South Lakes
The Furness Railway offers a trip back in time for visitors, who are treated to a nostalgic ride on an historic steam train. The magnificent station has been restored and there are state of the art...
Hawkshead, Ambleside, South Lakes
Go Ape adventure @ Grizedale Forest Park offers an exhilarating outdoor adventure experience, set amongst the treetops in the woodlands of the stunning forest. A perfect place to take the...
Cleator Moor, Central Lakes
Cumbria Kart Racing Club offers an exciting and full range of activities, including professional tuition and recreational racing. Based at Rowrah near Cockermouth the club is ideal for families and...
Silloth, Wigton, North Lakes
The Gincase is situated in a quiet and beautiful location, only one mile from the picturesque Solway coast near Silloth. At the Gincase you will find a traditional tearoom, arts & crafts barn, an...
Grange-over-Sands, West Lakes & Coast
Ducky's Park Farm offers a unique hands on experience for visitors, where a wide variety of small animals and birds are just waiting to meet them. Perfect for groups and families, the farm has a play...
Penrith, East Cumbria
Statesman Rail operate a series of nostalgic rail tours throughout the stunning Lake District and the North of England. Both diesel and steam locomotives are in service, taking passengers from the...
Bowness-on-Windermere, South Lakes
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere is a superb visitor-centre for all the family. Explore the magical World of Beatrix Potter where the 23 enchanting stories are...
Kendal, South Lakes
Lakeland Maze Farm Park is the perfect place to visit for an action packed fun day out! With two mazes to explore, organised games and a host of farm animals to see there is never a dull moment....
Keswick, Central Lakes
The Theatre by the Lake is housed in Keswick and commands the most wonderful lakeside location. The Lakeland stone construction and the unsurpassed views make it a very special place for theatre...
Kendal, South Lakes
Holmescales Activity Centre near Kendal is the place to go for an action packed day out. Outdoor fun and games is the speciality here and all ages and abilities are catered for. The team of well...
Keswick, Central Lakes
The Cumberland Pencil Museum in Keswick is the home of the famous Lakeland pencil. Visitors are treated to a fun packed day of interactive experiences and hands on activities. Interesting...
Ulverston, South Lakes
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway runs on the Furness Branch Line and offers visitors a unique step back in time. The steam train rides trundle passengers along through the spectacular Lake...
Newby Bridge, Bowness-on-Windermere, South Lakes
Lakes Aquarium is an exciting place to visit for all age groups. Discover a diverse range of aquatic animals and mammals from the far reaches of the world. From local sea life to exotic species, they...
Ulverston, South Lakes
Lakes Leisure in Ulverston has everything you need for a great day out. There is a wide choice of activities to entertain the whole family every day. Sports and fitness classes, indoor and outdoor...
Kendal, South Lakes
Lakes Leisure in Kendal is just the place to spend a day, and whatever the weather there is always a fun packed programme of activities. There is something for every age and ability, including a...
Windermere, South Lakes
Lakes Leisure Windermere boasts one of the best sites in the Lake District. Set alongside Lake Windermere and surrounded by stunning scenery it is a very special place to visit. Water Sports are an...
Penrith, North Lakes
Penrith Leisure Centre has everything on site to make for a fun filled day. Both indoor and outdoor sports facilities, a swimming pool, a climbing wall and fitness suite are just a few of the...
Workington, North Lakes
Monkey Madhouse in Workington offers hours of great fun and adventure for little ones in their well equipped play centre. Whilst the children play on the slides, ball pool and climbing nets, grown...
Windermere, South Lakes
The Mountain Goat was founded 40 years ago as a tour specialist, and pride themselves on offering an exciting and inspiring choice of guided sightseeing tours and breaks in and around the stunning...
Kendal, South Lakes
Low Sizergh Barn & Tea Room is a wonderful country experience combining stunning scenery and exhilarating fresh air with some of the best local farm shopping. The Tea Room is the icing on the...
Kendal, South Lakes
Organised tours are a great way to get to see the best parts of any area, and Lake District and Cumbria Guided Tours offer just that. There is so much of this stunning area to see that this service...
Penrith, East Cumbria
Lakeland Llama Treks offers visitors a unique and exciting way to experience the countryside of the stunning Lake District from the back of a llama. Llamas are perfect animals for trekking and this...
Ravenglass, West Lakes & Coast
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway offers a breathtaking journey through some of the most picturesque scenery of the Lake District. The seven mile trip on these delightful, historic steam trains is a...
Whitehaven, West Lakes & Coast
The Rum Story is a unique visitor experience based in the Georgian town of Whitehaven. The story of the Dark Spirit of Whitehaven, is an interactive family attraction which illustrates the...
Glenridding, Ambleside, Central Lakes
Ullswater Steamers was originally a steam boat operator which now runs as a visitor attraction around the stunning lake. Boats can be hired for private functions, with a full hospitality service....