Visitor Centres
Cumbria and its national park, the Lake District has enjoyed travel and tourism in the area for hundreds of years. Due to this, visitors to the region will find no shortage of visitor and information centres, even in the smaller villages. The largest is the Lake District Visitor Centre which is located between Ambleside and Troutbeck Bridge, overlooking Windermere. This centre offers information about the region, extensive gardens, cafes, restaurants and a large children's play area. Complete with dramatic views across the lake, it is the perfect day trip for a family group.
Wasdale Head, Central Lakes
The National Trust are responsible for the preservation and restoration of some of the most stunning areas of the country, not least within the Lake District. Founded in the 1800's the trust has now...
Kendal, South Lakes
Retail therapy becomes a unique pleasure at The K Village Outlet in Kendal. Visitors are spoiled for choice with the range of shops and designer outlets, cafes and restaurants. The interesting on...
Windermere, Central Lakes
Brockhole is the Lake District National Park Visitor Centre and provides a whole range of information to help you plan and enjoy your visit to the Lakes. Set in gardens overlooking Lake Windermere...
Penrith, North Lakes
The RSPB reserve based at Haweswater is an important ornithological site, as the home of nesting Golden Eagles. The area is teeming with many species of birds and has an abundance of wildlife,...
Keswick, North Lakes
Keswick Museum has a history all of its own and is a wonderful place for a visit. The building itself holds a wealth of local historical interest and is filled with relics,...
Cockermouth, West Lakes & Coast
Jennings Brewery is a family run real ale producer situated in Cockermouth. Traditionally made real ales are brewed at the on site brewery which offers visitors guided tours and samples of the many...
Maryport, West Lakes & Coast
The Lake District Coast Aquarium is just fascinating and opens up a whole new underwater world. Thousands of fish, molluscs and plants are on display with interactive exhibits and plenty of...