Things To Do When It Is Wet Or Raining

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...

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

Brewery Arts Centre Kendal Not just a cinema, also a theatre, and more ... Built on the site of a former brewery, the arts centre has lots to offer any visitor. Home of the famous Kendal Mountain Film Festival... 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

Dalemain historic house and gardens Dating back to Tudor times and owned by the same family since 1679 Dalemain historic house is near to Ullswater and has a tearoom,giftshop and extensive gardens.... more

Hayes Garden World You can visit Hayes Garden World online at the website listed above, Hayes Garden World is a garden furniture and accessories retailer. Visiting their Ambleside premises however is an entirely different experience. For a start, you can gaze up at the fells that form the Fairfield Horseshoe before entering the...... more

Holker Hall And Gardens The 2003 Cumbria family attraction of the year, Holker Hall provides three attractions at one site - The hall itself, the magnificent gardens, and the Lakeland Motor museum. With the hall having origins going back to the early sixteenth century, and remaining in the same family line, this is a place steeped in history which the present owners lord and Lady cavendish open to the public each year.... 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 Climbing Centre The best climbing wall in the South Lake District, probably the best in Cumbria. This means that it can get very busy in the after work hours during winter, and on some routes you will be climbing very close to other climbers. The fact that it is so busy is testament to the wide variety of routes and walls available. In addition to the main 18m wall, two seperate bouldering areas, and a beginners area, there are plenty of other routes at around 10m in height with grades from 4...... 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

Muncaster Castle Muncaster Castle offers beautiful Gardens an Owl Centre and an 800 year old haunted castle to explore. Situated on the western coast of the Lake District Muncaster Castle will hold a Festival of Fools in May.... 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