Things to do and attractions to visit in the Lake District & Cumbria

We know that you seek us out for lots of different reasons. If its buildings and architecture you are interested in then we have everything from a 900 year old castle to a very contemporary building recently shortlisted for the Stirling Prize.

Maybe you are a water baby and are looking looking for somewhere next to a lake or right by the coast, or maybe it’s literature or heritage transport, art and museum treasures – it’s all here. And if you love just being outdoors we have plenty of stunning gardens where you can walk, spot wildlife and get some inspiration.

Wordsworth Grasmere

Wordsworth Grasmere

Holker Hall & Gardens

Holker Hall & Gardens

Mirehouse & Gardens

Mirehouse & Gardens

Swarthmoor Hall a 17th century country house set in beautiful gardens
Swarthmoor Hall

Swarthmoor Hall

Levens Hall and Gardens near Kendal
Levens Hall & Gardens

Levens Hall & Gardens

Brockhole on Windermere

Brockhole on Windermere

Hutton-in-the-Forest

Hutton-in-the-Forest

Lakeland Motor Museum

Lakeland Motor Museum

Muncaster Castle, Gardens, Hawk & Owl Centre

Muncaster Castle, Gardens, Hawk & Owl Centre

Dalemain Mansion and Gardens

Dalemain Mansion and Gardens

Windermere Lake Cruises

Windermere Lake Cruises

Brantwood: John Ruskin’s home

Brantwood: John Ruskin’s home