Cumbria is a beautiful city in the Northwest of England, it shares a border with Scotland. This city boasts so many tourist attractions and centres that make people travel far and wide to visit this ceremonial and non-metropolitan county. This article will in detail highlight all the places you can visit if you find yourself in Cumbria.
4×4 Kankku Off Road Driving: Take the wheel of a specially prepared KANKKU vehicle to explore the challenging terrain of the National Park. Discover 4×4 off road driving skills and experience the best of the Lake District.
Opening time: Kankku takes to the trails whatever the weather, seven days a week, all year round.
Town: Windermere
Direction: From A591, turn downhill opposite the Windermere Hotel, Kankku is immediately on the left.
Blackwell – The Arts & crafts house.
Discover the most beautiful house in the Lake District. Loved by visitors for its relaxed atmosphere, Arts & Crafts detail, Tea Room, lake views and terraces. Visit the website for details of changing exhibitions, events, and family activities throughout the year.
Opening time: Daily 10:00 – 17:00.
Town: Bowness-on-Windermere
Directions: Blackwell is situated 5minutes drive from Bowness-on-Windermere.
Blackwell.org.uk
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction.
An enchanting world where Beatrix Potter’s magical stories are brought to life in three dimensions. Meet Peter Rabbit and step into Mr McGregor’s Garden. With a free activity book for kids, a family friendly café and gift shop, everyone can enjoy a bit of Beatrix Potter magic, whatever the weather.
Opening time: 7days
10:00 – 17:30 Summer
10:00 – 16:30 Winter.
Postcode: LA233BX
The Lake District Coast Aquarium
Whatever the weather, come and have a great family day out. More than 80 displays of mainly local marine life, a Sealab with lobster hatchery, a café overlooking the harbour, a gift shop, a 14-hole crazy golf course and ‘Shiver me Timbers’ playpark.
All day admission ticket now includes free crazy golf.
Opening time: Everyday 10:00 – 17:00.
Closed only on 25th and 26th December.
Town: Maryport
Postcode: CA15 8AB.
Theatre By The Lake
Described as ‘Artistically sharp and stunningly situated’ (New Statesman), Theatre by the Lake is perched on the shores of Derwentwater. Each year it stages up to nine of its own productions of classic, modern, and new plays on its two stages and is known for its friendly welcome and the quality of its work.
Opening: check the website for details.
Town: Keswick
Postcode: CA12 5DJ
Walby Farm Park
Award-winning attraction, daily farm activities, outdoor adventure play, undercover ‘Milecastle 62’ & Cumbria’s largest indoor play area. Meet the Animals, Sledge Slides, Walby’s Wacky Golf, JCB-themed Dig & play, Trampolines, Pedal Go-karts etc.
Seasonal events include Lambing live, summer shenanigans, pumpkin picking, and Father Christmas on the farm.
Opening time: Daily 10:00 – 17:3 only.0.
Closed: 25th and 26th December 1st January.
Town: Carlisle
Postcode: CA6 4QL.
Chocolate Factory:
Chocolate Workshop & Emporium.
A unique and interactive award-winning experience that is truly unforgettable for children and families. Make three different delicious chocolate creations and best of all everything you make is yours to take home. There are over 100 varieties of chocolates and wonderful gift ideas in their packed shop. There are also warm Belgian waffles, pots of chocolate. Hot chocolate, mallow kebabs and much more.
Opening Time: All year
Town: Hawkshead
Postcode: LA22 0NT
www.chocolatefactoryhawkshead.co.uk
Hill Top & Beatrix Potter Gallery
Step into the pages of Beatrix Potter’s ‘little white books’ at Hill Top; the celebrated home of the much-loved author, artist, and conservationist. Travel two miles down the road to Hawkshead, where you will find Beatrix Potter Gallery
Opening time: From 27th March – 30th October (Beatrix Potter).
12th February – 30th October (Hill Top)
Postcode: Hill Top: LA22 0LF. Beatrix Potter Gallery: LA22 0NS.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hill-top
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beatrix-potter-gallery
Keswick Launch on Derwentwater
Keswick Launch offers 50minutes trips around beautiful Derwentwater. Hop on and off as you like, to walk around the lake or climb the mountains.
Rowing boats and self-drive motorboats are available to hire. Private launch hire on offer for special occasions.
Opening Time: Sailing daily from 10:30 – dusk.
Town: Keswick
Postcode: CA12 5DJ
www.keswick-launch.co.uk
English Heritage-North Cumbria & Hadrian’s Wall
From Roman frontiers and forts to a captivating castle, there are plenty of days out with English Heritage in North Cumbria.
Visit Bird Oswald Roman Fort and see the longest continuous stretch of Hadrian’s wall or explore the most besieged castle in the country, Carlisle castle.
Opening time: Daily in the summer, weekends in the winter.
Towns: Near Brampton & Carlisle
Postcodes: Bird Oswald CA8 7DD, Carlisle Castle CA3 8UR.
Cumbria Crystals.
Only manufacturer of luxury crystal stemware in the UK. Supplier to Royal families, British Embassies, Bentley, James Bond & Downtown Abbey.
Watch crystal being blown and cut, using traditional techniques and purchase crystal from the factory shop.
Entry is free
Opening time: Glass blowing: 10:00 – 16:00
Monday – Friday. Shop: 10:00 – 17:00. Except Saturdays till 16:00.
Town: Ulverston.
Postcode: LA12 7LB.
Grizedale & Whinlatter Forests.
- Waymarked walking and biking trails.
- Visitor centre and café
- Adventure playgrounds
- Go Ape tree top adventure
- Bike hire
- Tramper Hire.
Opening time: Forests: Open all year.
Visitor centres: 10:00 – 17:00(16:00 in winter)
Closed 25th – 26th December.
Towns: Hawkshead/ Braithwaite.
Postcode: LA22 0QJ/CA12 5TW.
www.forestryengland.uk/grizedale
www.forestryengland.uk/whinlatter
Clabtree Clay Shoot.
Are you trying clay pigeon shooting for the first? This shooting experience package includes gun hire, eye/ear protection and a full hour of tuition to get you started safely. You will also go through safety procedure and site rules and most importantly get you all hitting some clays. Their first-time package is ideal for group activities from family groups, solo shooters wanting to give it a go.
Opening time: Wednesday 10:00 – 21:00. (Saturday 10:00 – 16:00).
Town: Lupton
Postcode: LA6 1PJ
Levens Hall: Gardens & Kitchen.
Stunning family home with exceptional Elizabeth interiors containing the finest furniture, clocks, and paintings. Explore fascinating artefacts linking the hall to the Duke of Wellington and marvel at the world’s topiary gardens before visiting the gift shop and Levens Kitchen for delicious refreshments.
Opening Time: House and Gardens: 3 April – 6 October, Sun- Thurs.
Kitchen & Shop: 7days a week all year round.
Postcode: LA8 0PD
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Keswick Museum.
No visit to Keswick is complete without a trip to the town’s award- winning museum, situated next to the beautiful Fitz Park and ever popular Keswick to Threlkeld railway trail. Through changing exhibitions, find out about Keswick’s fascinating characters and local stories.
Opening Time: Open Dail 10:00 – 16:00
Town: Keswick
Postcode: CA12 4NF
Lake District Aquarium Wildlife Park.
Swinging Gibbons and leaping Lemurs plenty of action all year round. Hand feed Alpacas, Donkeys, Goats and Pigs. Entertainment keeper talks including Red Pandas and Otters. Meet the Reptiles and watch our soaring Birds of play and cafe.
Opening Time: March to October: 10:00 – 17:00.
November to February: 10.00 – 16.00.
Postcode: CA12 4RD
www.lakedistrictwildlifepark.co.uk
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Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway.
Enjoy a nostalgic journey on this standard gauge railway. Steam locomotives haul 1950’s carriages along the 3.5 mile track of this former Furness Railway branch line to the southern tip of Windermere.
Open: April – October 2022
Town: Haverthwaite
Postcode: LA12 8AL
