Muncaster Castle
Muncaster Castle offers an unforgettable experience in a gorgeous location set amongst the Western Lake District fells.
Lots of activities and events held at this lovely location and setting throughout the year.
Fun for all the family.
Historic haunted castle… Read more »
Orrest Head, Windermere
One of the best views in the Lake District for such a short walk.
It was the view from Orrest Head that 1st inspired the great guidebook author and illustrator Alfred Wainwright. On his 1st trip to the Lake … Read more »
Piel Island & Castle
Piel Island is a charming little fifty acre island without any roads and is steeped in history. Only accessible by walking across the sands at low tide or by the ferry from Roa Island at high tide-the rest of the … Read more »
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is a 15 inch gauge heritage steam railway. The 7 miles line runs from Ravenglass to Dalegarth Station near Boot in the valley of Eskdale and through some spectacular Lake District scenery.
The Ravenglass & … Read more »
Rydal Mount House & Gardens
Rydal Mount, in the heart of the Lake District, lies between Ambleside and Grasmere and commands glorious views of Lake Windermere, Rydal Water and the surrounding fells.
This was Wordsworth’s best loved family home for the greater part of his … Read more »
Shap Abbey
English Heritage site.
The impressive full-height 15th-century tower and other remains of a remote abbey of Premonstratensian ‘white canons’.
Information panels guide you round the abbey and illustrate daily monastic life.
Remote location but an easy 30 minute walk from … Read more »
Tarn Hows
Majestic views and peaceful walks in beautiful countryside
Stunning Tarn Hows offers an accessible circular (1¾ miles) walk through beautiful countryside with majestic mountain views. A great place to walk and picnic where you’ll find rare breed Belted Galloway cattle … Read more »
The Dock Museum
The Dock Museum is situated in the town of Barrow-in-Furness. Its exhibits are largely based around the history of the town, heavily focusing on the shipbuilding industry at VSEL (now BAE), the steelworks industry — of which Barrow once … Read more »
The Ruskin Museum, Coniston
Set in the centre of Coniston Village, the Ruskin Museum tells the fascinating ‘Stories of Coniston’ and the local heroes that have lived and worked in the village.
The current main attraction is the phenomenally famous Bluebird K7.
In March … Read more »
The World of Beatrix Potter
A magical experience for the whole family, this award-winning attraction brings Beatrix Potter’s classic tales vividly to life.
Take a walk through an indoor recreation of the Lakeland countryside, visiting Peter Rabbit and all his friends on the way.
Europe’s … Read more »