Lake District Sightseeing & Activities Guide

19th century Arts & Crafts house, originally built for wealthy brewer, with spectacular interior and lake views

series of dioramas showing scenes from all the famous children's books, including Peter Rabbit's garden and Mrs Tiggy-Winkle's Laundry

local graphite mining led to the growth of the pencil industry. The museum gives an in depth guide to pencils and pencil making down the centuries

producing the famous Westmorland Green Slate, which has been extracted for centuries and offering a wealth of adventure experiences

this traditional brewery has nearly 200 years of brewing experience using pure Lakeland water drawn from the brewery’s own well

historic narrow gauge railway, located in the Western part of the Lake District National Park with two main stations, Ravenglass and Dalegarth

Wordsworth's birthplace and family home, presented as it would have been when he lived here with his siblings and family servants

this quirky, little house on Stock Beck, dates back to the seventeenth century. It has been painted and photographed many, many times

Wordsworth's home for over 8 years and where he wrote many of his famous poems, retaining much of the original furniture and ephemera

7 hectare park with mountain views across Windermere, wild play area and multiple activities on and off the lake for all ages and abilities

surrounded by a picturesque garden, Beatrix Potter's beloved farm house was the source of inspiration for many of her famous stories

Whinlatter is home to stunning views, fantastic walks, exhilarating mountain biking, rare wildlife and adventure play

constructed about 3000 BC, one of the earliest stone circles in Britain having commanding views over the surrounding countryside

explore the forest on two wheels, foot or horse back, discovering the unique sculptures dotted throughout the forest on the way

dating back to the sixteenth century, a unique collection of historic artefacts relating to the ancient school and its pupils

home to hundreds of amazing creatures from local wildlife to more exotic species from around the world

scenic rides on vintage steam trains, connecting with Windermere cruise boats at Lakeside, with a playground, picnic area and engine shed visits

a fine Elizabethan house with oak panelling, ornate plasterwork and period furniture, surrounded by magnificent 17th century topiary

this stately home spans the centuries with a colourful history and reputed ghost. There is also a Hawk & Owl Centre with a wide range of birds

lived in by William Wordsworth and still owned by the Wordsworth family, a gracious family home with extensive, well stocked gardens