Museums & Attractions

The World Of Beatrix Potter Attraction Welcome Would you like to meet Peter Rabbit and all his friends in the magical World of Beatrix...

Lakeland Maze Farm Park Lakeland Maze Farm Park...just the place to visit for a great day out! If you're staying in the...

Laurel And Hardy Museum Ulverston No visit to the historic market town of Ulverston would be complete without visiting the Laurel...

Cumberland Pencil Museum Keswick At the Cumberland Pencil Museum you can journey through the history of pencils and pencil making, enjoy being creative in our Drawing Zone and relax over a cappuccino in our Sketchers Coffee Shop. Let the kid's imaginations and pencils run riot! In the drawing zone they can have a go with our pencils, learn new tricks with watercolour pencils, and use the step-by-step drawing activity sheets, to help expand their art skills. History Legend has it that in the early 1500s, a violent...... more

Duckys Park Farm A warm welcome awaits you at Ducky's Park Farm visitor centre. We have created a friendly, safe environment for families and schools to enjoy themselves whilst learning about farming methods. Visitors to the farm can have close contact with a large variety of animals, with special times sat aside to meet the residents and even Dilly the Duck himself ! Enjoy a refreshing drink and some homemade cake, or have lunch in the cafe Daffy's Diner while watching the children play in the large soft play...... more

Aquarium of the lakes-Lakeside Situated at Lakeside adjacent to the Windermere Lake Cruises terminal the aquarium offers a fascinating look at freshwater marine life.See Pike,Windermere Char and giant Carp.A childrens quiz trail keeps the "little'uns" happy and you can even arrive by steam train on the Haverthwaite Steam Railway. Lakes Aquarium Explore the lakes of the world and those a little closer to home to discover incredible creatures- from otters in Asia, piranhas in the Americas and cheeky marmosets...... more

Blackwell Arts And Crafts House Blackwell is one of England's most important surviving houses from the turn of the 20th century. Designed by Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott between 1898 and 1900, it is a superb example of Arts and Crafts movement architecture. It occupies a stunning position overlooking Windermere and has recently been restored and opened to the public as a gallery for craft and applied arts. Blackwell is open 7 days a week from 10.30am - 5.00pm. (closing at 4pm November to March) ...... more

Brantwood Brantwood is the former home of Conison's most famous resident John Ruskin and forms part of a great day out that includes the Ruskin Museum plus a trip on the Gondola and afternoon tea in Jumping Jenny's cafe within the grounds of the house. The view from the various terraces at Brantwood is arguably one of the best in the Lakes, taking in Coniston Old Man and a large sweep of the lake itself. Between 10th March 2008 and 16 th November 2008 Brantwood is open daily 11am until 5.30pm.... more

Honister Slate Mine There's nothing else quite like Honister Slate mine and Via Ferrata. The story of the decline of the mine and it's regenaration by its now owner Mark Weir, is simply astonishing. Situated at Honister Pass in the Borrowdale Valley, you can take a mine tour, or for the more adventurous, experience the thrill of the Via Ferrata.    ... more

Lakeland Miniature Village VISIT LAKELAND IN A DAY - the Lakeland Miniature Village has over 120 miniature buildings depicting Cumbrian houses and farms including classics such as Hill Top, the home of Beatrix Potter.All the buildings are lovingly hand crafted by Edward Robinson. No machinery is used- only hand tools.... more

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway Take a ride on the old Furness Branch line in a steam train from Haverthwaite to Lakeside where you can board a Windermere Lake cruise or visit the Aquarium of the lake.... more

Ruskin Museum-Coniston Featuring watercolours by John Ruskin the great Victorian,interactive displays,geological and archaelogical exhibits plus an extended Campbell family display and shop.A fascinating musuem to visit.... more

South Lakes Wild Animal Park David Gill's Wildlife Park features the Sumatran Tiger and a host of other animals.... more

The Puzzling Place Any Lake District attraction boasting an "anti gravity room" has to be worth a visit! especially to see a ball roll uphill! As well as the afore mentioned there is a hologram gallery, illusion gallery and puzzles galore. There is also a gift shop full of puzzles to while away rainy days.... more

Townend Dating from the 17th century, Townend is a classic Lake District home of the kind that would have belonged to the upper echelons financially and socially speaking. These days it is in the capable hands of the National Trust who have preserved much of the original hand carved furniture and artifacts. Townend lies in the village of Troutbeck, and the house is set up on the hillside with the massive chimneys typical of the area. Townend also has interesting...... more