Museums & Attractions

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 18 January - 31 December 2008 The house is open 7 days a week from 10.30am - 5.00pm. (closing...... 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

Cars Of The Stars Museum-Keswick James Bond vehicles,Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,Batmobiles,Flintstones and Herbie feature in Peter Nelson's Cars Of The Stars museum.... more

Cumberland Pencil Museum Keswick The Cumberland Pencil Museum in Keswick houses not only the first ever pencil but the largest pencil in the world! Its an indoor attraction with lots for kids to do so for a rainy day in Keswick its the perfect choice.Why not start the day here and then visit the Cars & Stars museum for a perfect child friendly day out? The museum has a shop and cafe.... 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

Laurel And Hardy Museum Stan Laurel was born in Ulverston on the South west fringe of the Lake District on June 16th 1890. He became one half of one of the most famous comic double acts of all time.  It is fitting then that his home town is host to The World Famous Laurel And Hardy Museum which features a massive collection of laurel and Hardy memorabilia and a small cinema.  ... 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

Rydal Mount & Gardens Much loved home of the Wordsworth family for 46 years Rydal Mount is a "must see" on the Lakes Poets trail.... 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

The World Of Beatrix Potter Attraction At the Beatrix Potter themed attraction you can visit Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-duck and many other delightful characters.sights,sounds and smells from Beatrix Potters magical childrens tales.Tea room and shop.... more