Museums & Attractions

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...... 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 M. H. Baillie Scott between 1898 and 1900, it is a superb example of Arts and Crafts...... 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...... 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...... 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...... more

Lakeland Motor Musuem Situated within the historic Holker Hall Estate and winner of the Cumbria Tourist Board "Attraction Of The Year" award the museum is a nostalgic trip through our automotive past.Over 30,000...... 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

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 (check website for feeding times) and a host of other animals.... 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...... more

Trotters World Of Animals Trotters World Of Animals has play areas for children and picnic areas where you can take it easy in beautiful surroundings whilst the children enjoy the days activities.Trotters encourage...... more