The Lake District offers visitor's to England's largest national park a host of things to do and places to see.
Here we’ve listed some of the most popular Lake District attractions, so you can browse and find something you fancy. From making use of the Lake Windermere boat hire options at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa to scaling the Via Ferrata at Honister Slate Mine, there’s sure to be something for everyone.
Boasting Scafell Pike – England’s highest mountain, and Wastwater – England’s deepest lake, 'The Lakes' offers some of the UK’s most stunning scenery, inspiring artists such as Turner and Ruskin to some of the country’s best loved writers, such as William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.
Enjoying the lake is one of the best and most common ways to pass the time. Hop onto one of the Windermere Lake Cruises, or go kayaking or canoeing on Windermere for a more adventurous thrill.
With such a wealth of beauty, culture and hospitality it isn’t hard to see why the Lake District remains the perfect setting to explore and enjoy.
Explore Lake Windermere aboard one of Windermere Lakes Cruises many vessels.
The World of Beatrix Potter brings to life the animals and settings from the books.
Windermere Jetty Museum displays a uniquely important collection of boats.
Internationally important, standing at the crossroads of Victorian design and 20th century modern architecture.
A museum, library and gallery exploring the history of Ambleside and the cultural heritage of the Lake District.
Windermere is a large lake in Cumbria’s Lake District National Park, northwest England. It’s surrounded by mountain peaks and villages including Bowness-on-Windermere
The Grasmere Gingerbread shop is a must for any Lake District visit.
Situated on the edge of the beautiful village of Grasmere, this was the home of William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy Wordsworth from 1799-1808, his great creative period.
Visit the beautiful 18th-century family home and gardens of William Wordsworth at Rydal Mount and Gardens, just a few minutes from Lake Windermere.
Beatrix Potter's farmhouse, inspiration for the famous Lake District children's author.
Walk-through attraction including otters, sharks, rays and diving ducks.
The collection is a real testament to UK motoring heritage with cars spanning over a manufacturing period of 100 years.
Sited in the pretty Leven Valley, at the southern end of Windermere, The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway is a popular addition to any visit to the Lake District
The only working bobbin mill left in the Lake District, Stott Park once produced a quarter of a million wooden bobbins a week, and employed 250 men and boys, often in arduous conditions.
Holker Hall is the home of the Cavendish family who welcome visitors of all ages to one of the best-loved stately homes in Britain.
Travel deep inside the mountain, or ‘Climb the Mine’ the original miners route.
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John Ruskin’s former home, set in stunning location, gives a fascinating insight into the life of a man who was the leading English art critic of the Victorian era, as well as a prominent social thinker and philanthropist.
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