A fantastic selection of attractions in Cumbria

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A unique and historic collection of steam and motor boats as well as a ‘Swallows and Amazons’ exhibition and a ‘Motor Boats – You Can Do It!’ exhibition. We offer exciting seasonal events and steam launch cruises/private charters. There is also a shop, tea room and model boat pond.

Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1BN

015394 45565

Following a major refurbishment the World of Beatrix Potter has even more to see and do! Now all 23 of Beatrix Potter's tales are brought to life!
Say hello to old friends like Jemima Puddleduck and
Jeremy Fisher,Peter Rabbit,Simpkin the cat and others.

World of Beatrix Potter

The Old Laundry, Bowness-on-Windermere
015394 88444

Trotters World of Animals is home to hundreds of friendly animals including traditional favourites, endangered species, birds of prey and reptiles with parts many under cover.Handling of the animals is actively encouraged at Trotters World of Animals, especially during our audience participation events held throughout the day.

Trotters World of Animals,

Coalbeck Farm, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria

017687 76239

WETHERIGGS POTTERY is a 19th Century Industrial Monument steeped in a history of incredible creative spirit and endeavour and it remains today as the UK’s only steam-powered pottery .

Wetheriggs Country Pottery

Penrith

 

01768 892733

Get straight behind the wheel in one of our specially prepared 4x4 vehicles for your own personal off road driving experience in the Lake District. Drive rough and rocky off road trails in breathtaking mountain surroundings; you will learn technical new Off Road driving skills with Kankku, the champions of off road driving adventure.

Kankku, Victoria Forge, Victoria Street
Windermere, LA23 1AD

015394 47414

07074 526558

We're more than just a fishy experience. With your all day ticket you can come and go and enjoy your day out with mini golf,adventure playground,radio controlled boats...so much to see and do !

The Lake District Coast Aquarium

Maryport

01900 817760

The Centre boasts rare breeds of cattle, donkeys, outdoor pigs, goats, red deer, meerkats, zebras, porcupines, racoon dogs and ducks and geese. Of course, the centrepiece is the magnificent African Black Ostriches. Visitors are able to see their eggs hatching !

Eden Ostrich World
Penrith

01768 881771

At the Cumberland Pencil Museum you can journey through the history of pencils and pencil making.Cumberland pencils themselves, are famous the world over, and were used to draw the animation ’The Snowman’.

The Cumberland Pencil Museum

Keswick

017687 73626

Solar-electric launches providing a low-pollution alternative for the discerning visitor. We serve 7 jetties around the lake offering a great service to walkers, cyclists, those visiting Brantwood or just requiring a gentle cruise in good company. We also run special interest cruises including “Swallows & Amazons” and “Campbell’s on Coniston”.

Coniston Launch

Near Sawtrey

015394 36216

Rydal Mount was the home of Wordsworth for 37 years where he wrote and revised many of his poems including the world famous Daffodils and became Poet Laureate to Queen Victoria. The house & gardens are situated in the picturesque village of Rydal

Rydal Mount and Gardens

Rydal, Ambleside


015394 33002
 

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