Here you will find a comprehensive list of outdoor play areas and anything related to outside play by county. This could include rope bridges, climbing frames and pools in Cumbria. We provide information on outdoor play areas by county, city or by activity.
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Rheged - Penrith
Rheged – The Movie takes you on a dramatic journey through time. You will meet our hero Luke, as he traces his ancestral heritage back to Cumbria. Journey with him back to old Rheged and meet Celtic Warriors, delve into Arthurian Legend, ride with fearsome Border Reivers and come face to face with a larger than life William Wordsworth. You...
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South Lakes Safari Zoo
Probably Britain's best conservation park, with unique close-up encounters available nowhere else in UK! Animals from Africa, Americas, Asia, etc include tigers, giraffes, rhinos, shop, restaurant, picnic area, miniature steam railway. Today this zoo plays a vital role and is committed to education and conservation. It has been calculated...
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Lakeland Climbing Centre
Award winning Lakeland Climbing Centre boasting the tallest wall in the country at 25m, Kendal CrazyClimb and Europe's first indoor Via Ferrata. We have been providing quality indoor climbing and instruction for over 15 years for both expert climbers and beginners. Superb facilities including Creamery Cafe with free wifi, Kendal Wall ...
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Rookin House Activity Centre - Penrith
Rookin House is an established adventure venue and has been offering a wide variety of outdoor activities for over 20 years. Family owned and operated, Rookin House has a strong focus on both fun and safety. The centre is just 4 miles from Ullswater, and 8 miles from both Keswick and Penrith and easily accessible from the A66. All of the...
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Keswick Climbing Wall and Activity Centre
Based in the heart of the Lake District, Keswick Climbing Wall is more than just a climbing centre. We run outdoor activities in Cumbria and the Lake District of all types; from biking to ghyll scrambling, canoeing to raft building, and of course climbing and abseiling. Whether you are part of a group, family or individual we tailor our...
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Carlisle Castle
A joint ticket for admission to both Carlisle Castle and Cumbria's Museum of Military Life is available. Prices are valid from 1 April 2019 to 29 March 2020. Impressive and forbidding, Carlisle Castle is a formidable fortress, amply repaying exploration of its absorbing 900-year history. Long commanding the especially turbulent western end...
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Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
THE LITTLE ZOO WITH LOTS TO DO! Join us on an evolutionary journey spanning over 300,000,000 years, following the development of life on Earth – from magic molecules to mischievous monkeys! We are home to a unique and exciting blend of exotic wildlife and interactive hands-on displays, which makes learning about our amazing animals fun for...
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Muncaster Castle and Gardens
Muncaster Castle, home to the Pennington family for 800 years, is a genuine treasure trove of art and antiques. Its Great Hall, Octagonal Library and elegant Dining Room are all windows on a grand past. But Muncaster's wild history reveals a flipside to life in a stately home. The castle evolved from the Pele Tower, built to repel marauding...
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Lake District Wildlife Park - Keswick
Fun and Informative Demonstrations Handling of the animals is actively encouraged at Trotters World of Animals, especially during our audience participation events held throughout the day. Wander around our beautiful 24 acre parkland and see over 100 species. The magical Bird of Prey flying displays have been a regular feature since the...
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Birdoswald Roman Fort - Brampton
Birdoswald stands high above a meander in the River Irthing, in one of the most picturesque settings on Hadrian’s Wall. A Roman fort, turret and milecastle can all be seen on this excellent stretch of the Wall. With probably the bestpreserved defences of any Wall fort, this was an important base for some 1,000 Roman soldiers, succeeding an...
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The Pools - Carlisle
The Pools Swimming and Health Centre is located on James Street, only 5 minutes from the centre of Carlisle and offers a huge variety of activities for all ages. The Centre boasts 3 heated swimming pools, A 25m pool, 20m and 10m.
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Aira Force
A tranquil haven of towering peaks, serene waters and undulating hills Ullswater valley is truly breathtaking, with its beautiful lake nestled amongst towering fells. The epic scenery and relative underdevelopment compared to other areas of the Lake District gives Ullswater a secluded and tranquil feel. Aira Force, a tumbling waterfall...
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Billy Bears Fun Centre - Whitehaven
We have a bouncy castle, climbing frame, slides, cars, bikes, prams and walkers! We offer discounts for schools, childminders, under 1's and more than 1 child. We offer loyalty cards for regular visitors. Come 9 times and get your 10th free! We are also available for hire for private parties at the price of £60, which includes up to 25...
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Robin Wood Activity Centre Ltd
Welcome to Robinwood for adventure holidays, school activity holidays & outdoor jobs uk Archery Canoeing Caving Climbing and Abseiling Low Ropes Course Stream Walk Night Line Obstacle...
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Aquarium of the Lakes - Ulverston
The Lakes Aquarium is top of the list of where to go and what to do in the Lake District. Visit us on the tranquil shore of Windermere, one the largest tourist attractions in the South Lakes region of Cumbria, for a great family day out. The Lakes Aquarium is a perfect way to access the central Lakes. Whilst being away from the tourist hot spots...
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Holker Hall and Gardens
Holker Hall is the home of Lord and Lady Cavendish who welcome visitors of all ages to one of the best-loved stately homes in Britain. Magnificently situated only a short distance from Grange-over-Sands and the expanse of Morecambe Bay, Holker Hall is set in exceptionally beautiful countryside with gardens that merge into Parkland framed by the...
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The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction - Windermere
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction in the heart of the Lake District brings all 23 of the author’s tales to life where visitors meet all the characters including Jemima Puddle-Duck, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, the Flopsy Bunnies and, of course, Peter Rabbit. The Attraction is a magical place where place, where visitors can glimpse scenes from the...
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Laser Quest Carlisle
Laser Quest is the games, entertainment and party base of Carlisle for everyone aged over 2. For young children, we offer our NEW and exciting Playroom – a neon playground that captivates the senses. For everyone who’s big enough (age 7+ recommended) we offer Laser Quest itself. Laser Quest is the exciting, interactive,...
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Fuzzy Ed's Funhouse @ The Owl & Pussycat - Barrow in Furness
The Owl & Pussycat is a purpose built pub and contemporary styled venue with a modern carvery offering the highest standards of food, drink and service. Come and sample delicious wholesome food from the Two For One menu. The food deal lets you simply order two adult main meals and get the cheapest one free. You could always try our...
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Walby Farm Park - Carlisle
Fun for all the family come rain or shine! Walby Farm Park, just 4 miles from Carlisle and the M6 motorway (J44), is a great day out for the whole family. Exciting outdoor play areas, lots of animal friends, including many rare breeds and Cumbria’s biggest indoor play area, there really is something for everyone! Families, schools, groups...
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Duckys Park Farm
A warm welcome awaits you at Ducky's Park Farm visitor centre. We have created a friendly, safe environment for families and schools to enjoy themselves whilst learning about farming methods. There is a wide variety of animals for you to get up close too and pet. Go make friends with the selection of farm animals and also the capybara, llamas...
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Predator Experience
Predator Experience provides innovative bird of prey falconry days and reptile experiences within the stunning Lake District National Park in Cumbria. Motivated by the need to protect bio-versity within the natural world, will won't just show you how these birds live, we'll take you there! PREDATOR EXPERIENCE is a young highly motivated company...
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Holme Open Farm - Sedbergh
Holme Open Farm is a traditional dales working farm situated between the Lake District National Park and the Yorkshire Dales National Park in the Lune Valley. The Farm is run by David and Angela Metcalfe. Holme Open Farm welcomes school visits and families, with tours of the farm giving children chance to touch, hold and feed as many different...
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Lords House Farm Education Centre
Lords House Farm is a remarkable and unusual organisation dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of disabled or disadvantaged adults and children in Cumbria. Our ethos is based on Christian principals but the organisation is multicultural and aims to offer its services to anyone who has needs that can be supported by interaction...
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Lakeland Motor Museum
The fascinating Lakeland Motor Museum nestles in the picturesque Leven valley, at Backbarrow, close to the southern tip of Lake Windermere. A diverse and unique collection of some 30,000 exhibits, carefully assembled over a period of almost 50 years, has been painstakingly displayed afresh, alongside many non motoring additions, in fully DDA...
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Cumberland Pencil Museum - Keswick
Nestled into Keswick, the heart of the Lake District, come and discover the colourful world that is home to a giant, an escape artist’s pencil, art adventures and the world’s longest colour pencil! Be inspired by our artists and create your own adventures in art. With workshops in creative crafts from animation, cartoons and...
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The Dock Museum
A striking modern building on a scenic channelside site with free admission Built in a historic nineteenth century dock, the museum is home to a wealth of objects on the social and industrial history of the Furness area. Barrow-in-Furness was a small farming village rapidly transformed into a bustling industrial town within a few decades. ...
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The Park Leisure Centre
The Leisure Pool is free form with a wave machine, water Cannons and an exciting 20m water slide. The Park Leisure Centre has two pools, both heated to a warm 29c. The Main Pool is a 25m, six lane deck pool that ranges in depth from 0.9m to 2.0m. The Leisure Pool is free form with a wave machine, water cannons and an exciting 20m water...
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Greystoke and District Swimming Pool
Greystoke Swimming Pool is an open air heated swimming pool and is located at Penrith, Cumbria. The association offers an open-air swimming pool, offers a football playing field, two children’s play areas and an open air swimming pool with an associated car park. With the exception of the swimming pool the other facilities...
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Shap Swimming Pool
Heated Open Air Swimming Pool Visit The Highest Open Air Pool In England Are You Brave Enough! We have a 25m and toddler pool, separate changing rooms, showers, free use of floats etc and a fully stocked shop. Qualified LIFE GUARD ON DUTY at all times.
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GO APE Whinlatter Forest Park - Cumbria
If you like the idea of an amazing high wire forest tree top course then Go Ape could be just your thing. We have Tarzan swings, rope bridges, ladders, tunnels and zip lines suspended up to 40 feet high in the tree tops. Go Ape is an award-winning confidence course with branches throughout the UK. The Go Ape course will appeal to...
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GO APE Grizedale Forest Park - Cumbria
If you like the idea of an amazing high wire forest tree top course then Go Ape could be just your thing. We have Tarzan swings, rope bridges, ladders, tunnels and zip lines suspended up to 40 feet high in the tree tops. Go Ape is an award-winning confidence course with branches throughout the UK. The Go Ape course will appeal to...
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Noah's Ark Softplay Centre - Penrith
Noah's Ark Nursery features three lovely themed rooms, all based around the Noah's Ark. Noah's Ark is a softplay centre for children aged 8 years and under, incorporating ball pool and bouncy castle. Refreshments and baby changing facilities are available. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult unless using our creche. We are located...
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Magic Castle Adventure Playground - Carlisle
Large indoor play area with bouncy castle, slides, ropes, soft play area and ball pools with childrens parties catered for Open: Weekdays 10am-5pm Weekends 10am-2pm We are closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and all other Bank Holidays.
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Bizzy Bees Indoor Playcentre - Carlisle
The nursery has been designed in an open plan format making transition from room to room seamless. Transition, if not managed this way can be a daunting prospect for your young child. At Bizzy Bees your child will have the unique opportunity to experience everything that a large soft play area can provide. Think how exciting it would be...
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Rookies - Wigton
Come and visit our brand new Children's Adventure Soft Play Centre, located in Miller Park, Station Road, Wigton. We are the largest Soft Play area in Cumbria and have a fantastic site for your children to explore! Our Soft Play area includes: Ball Pools Climbing Walls Giant Ball Arena Aerial Runways 30 foot, three-lane astro Tiger Slide Ball...
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Play Zone Indoor Play - Barrow in Furness
PlayZone is located at the first floor level of The Custom House which is accessible by lift or stairs. Our large 3 level Softbrick™ play structure has capacity for up to 70 children and is packed with an exciting range of adventure play activities, providing fun for ages 2 to 8yrs (height restriction applies at 1.5m). Lazer Zone...
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Jungle Jacks - Whitehaven
This safe haven for youngsters is guaranteed to keep them entertained, whether it’s swinging through the jungle or sliding into the ball pool. Tumble in the Jungle at Jungle Jack's Adventure Soft Play Area... Your little monkeys can enjoy all the fun of the jungle - tackle ball pool swamps, crawl through tunnels and swing on ropes in...
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Rufty Tuftys - Ambleside
Rufty Tuftys is a very large indoor soft play area for the kids located in the Lake District. We offer a safe and clean environment for your children to come and play. Come and see our ride on tractors as well as our extensive play frame. We have an excellent cafe facility Our coffee is from a real coffee machine Our staff are barista...
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Honister Slate Mine
A unique award winning experience, England's last remaining working slate mine and England's very first Via Ferrata!!!
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Nenthead Mines
A museum dedicated to both showing and telling the 'story' of the mineral mining past of the North Pennines. Prepare to launch on a voyage of discovery at Nenthead Mines, learning more about the people, places, tools, lifestyle, and legacy of the mining industry that at one time completely dominated the landscape of the North Pennines! Mine...
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Climb 365
Climb365 is based in the English Lake District. It offers a wide range of land based rock climbing and mountaineering activities. Climb365 caters for all levels of ability from the complete novice trying rock climbing or scrambling for the first time, to the experienced mountaineer wanting to learn to lead in winter. We have taken out children...
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Playzone Lazerzone - Barrow-In-Furness
LazerZone Darklight laser tag game is a fun, energetic and interactive activity suitable for ages 8 – 80 and is ideal for children’s parties, birthdays, office,stag and hen parties as well as teambuilding events… LazerZone is a technologically advanced lazer game; there is no other entertainment experience quite like it!...
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South Tynedale Railway
The South Tynedale Railway operates steam and diesel hauled passenger trains along a two foot narrow gauge line which travels through the scenic South Tyne Valley between Alston in Cumbria and Kirkhaugh in Northumberland, a journey of 2¼ miles in length.
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Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
Join us as we journey for seven miles from the delightful coastal village of Ravenglass through two glorious valleys to the foot of England’s highest mountains.
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Windermere Lake Cruises
Welcome to Windermere Lake Cruises - the most popular attraction in Cumbria. Windermere is England's largest lake, in the heart of the Lake District. We offer cruises from 45 minutes to 3 hours - or you can even spend all day on and around the lake with our fantastic 'Freedom of the Lake'
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Ullswater Steamers
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ is an award winning environmental accredited Lake District attraction celebrating over 150 years of operating lake cruises on England’s most beautiful lake, Ullswater. Ullswater ‘Steamers’ create the perfect opportunity to combine a lake cruise with some of the most famous and spectacular walks in...
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Solway Aviation Museum - Calisle
Solway Aviation Museum is home to a collection of aircraft, aviation artifact’s and displays reflecting Britain’s position as a world leader in aircraft design and innovation at the dawn of the jet age. The museums’ primary objective is the preservation of our Aviation heritage, its display and interpretation. Take a nostalgic...
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St Bees Beach
The beach is gently sloping and generally free from dangerous currents. However, as always, caution should be exercised when in the water, particularly with off-shore winds. The beach is a magnificent shingle with dozens of varieties of rock sloping down to good red sand, and extends southwards for about a mile or so. The sandy areas are...
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Crafty Monkeys
Tim & Michelle invite you to their Pottery Studio in the historic Brougham Hall, Penrith (it's like a castle!!) They have a fun and relaxed workshop for people of all ages to come and paint Pottery , make a Pot on the Potter's Wheels, make your own teddy bear or create your own mosaic masterpiece
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Lakeland Miniature Village
Over 100 buildings made from local Coniston slate. Houses, farms and barns create the Lakeland landscape. There are water features throughout the miniature village. The Oriental Building, which is our gift shop, overlooks the Oriental Garden.
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Abbott Lodge
Abbott Lodge, near Penrith, Cumbria is a working dairy farm set in spectacular scenery midway between the Eden Valley and the Northern Lake District. The farm produces over 40 flavours of high quality homemade Jersey ice cream. The farm was restocked with Jersey cattle in February 2002 following foot and mouth in 2001. The farm has now...
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Royal Air Force Air Cadets 2192 (Appleby Grammer School) Squadron
Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends? Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then welcome to the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO). Better known as the 'Air Cadets', we’re a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 13 and 20 years. We're sponsored by the...
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Royal Air Force Air Cadets 128 (Barrow in Furness) Squadron
Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends? Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then welcome to the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO). Better known as the 'Air Cadets', we’re a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 13 and 20 years. We're sponsored by the...
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Destination Cumbria - Kendal
The one place to go for all your Adventure Activities in the Lake District. With all sorts of adventures available from Gorge Scrambling to Rock Climbing, Abseiling to Canoeing, Raft Building to Water Walkers, Mountain Bikes or Mountain Boards. We have it all for all shapes and sizes. Now that the kids are heading back to school,our outdoor...
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Monkey Madhouse - Workington
Childrens Soft Play Centre 0 - 10 years (approx) Height Restriction 1.40 metres Admission: £3 per hour per child £4 unlimited play Opening Times: 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Sunday.
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Clown-A-Round - Maryport
The bus is always ready to party. Fun that will come to your front door for a child’s special day. All inside so the party goes on whatever the weather. Ideal for parties through out the year rain or shine.. As long as the roads are suitable you can hold the party anywhere you like. We just need space to park the Party Bus. ...
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Kids Fun Factory - Kendal
GREAT ACTIVITY AND PLAY CENTRE FOR THE KIDS. We hope to show you why FUN For KIDS, the Play Centre with bags of fun activities to entice and occupy your child, is the place to come to. We provide a friendly and safe environment where your children can join in the adventures which are FUN For KIDS and release all that abundant energy, and where you...
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Tumble Tots Kendal
The programme is structured to develop children's positive personality traits including confidence and self-esteem. Each 45-minute weekly session combines fun, excitement and challenge in a safe and caring environment. All sessions use unique equipment and are run by staff specially trained to get the best out of your child. It is structured...
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Fell End Nature Reserve
Fell End Nature Reserve is now open to both our guests and to the general public, complimenting the Arnside and Silverdale area of outstanding natural beauty. Among the protected wildlife spotted at the nature reserve are owls, marsh harrier, birds and deer, all of which have been spotted from the John Wilson Hide.
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Lakeland Maze Farm Park
Lakeland Maze Farm Park is open every week-end from Easter and also every day during the school holidays until October. Raines Hall Farm is a working farm, so as well as cattle, sheep and various breeds of pig, there are ferrets, llamas, alpacas, with their lovely soft coats, pygmy and angora goats, and horses. Oh, and let’s not forget...
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Old Hall Farm - Bouth
An historic working farm in the Lake District. Admission Charges Adults £7.50 Children under 5 free Child 5-15 £5. Family Ticket ( 2 Adults and up to3 children ) £20.00Group concessions available General Information Access to tea...
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The Gincase Farm Park
If you’re looking for fun in Cumbria and the Lake District, you’ve come to the right place. The Farm Park is the perfect place for children and adults alike. With outdoor and indoor activities, and all the friendly loving animals you could ever wish to meet. Take a walk around the 16 paddocks and meet the animals that were kept on...
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Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery - Calisle
One of the top places to visit in Carlisle, Tullie House, where historic collections, contemporary art and family fun are brought together in one impressive museum and art gallery. Tullie House Museum, Carlisle is close to the border of England and Scotland and the World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall and within striking distance of the...
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Dove Cottage and Wordsworth Museum - Grasmere
It was in this little cottage, at times ‘crammed edge full’ with people, in the heart of the remote Lake District, that William Wordsworth wrote some of the greatest poetry in the English language and Dorothy kept her famous 'Grasmere Journal', now on display in the Museum. William came across his first Grasmere home by chance as he...
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The Beacon - Whitehaven
Explore five floors of interactive history, science, games and much more… Sitting tall and proud like a stunning white lighthouse overlooking the Harbour of Whitehaven. The Beacon Museum tracks the social history of the local coastal area of The Lake District. Your visit covers 5 floors, inclusive of a harbour gallery with an annual...
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The Rum Story - Whitehaven
Imagine leaving the streets of our Georgian town centre and feeling like you have been transported to an exotic island in the Caribbean. That is what you will experience when you begin your journey through The Rum Story The Rum Story is a great day out for all ages. The Rum Story was designed as a wet-weather attraction, and is one of the key...
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PlayMax @ The Park Leisure Centre
PlayMAX is our newly created indoor play area for toddlers and young children. We also have PlayMAX Inspiration exclusively for children and young people with disabilities. The soft play area contains various wedges, waves, logs and steps, slide, ball pool, trampoline, illuminated cabin and interactive musical hopscotch, upturned mushroom which...
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Aztec Soft Play - Carlisle
We can guarantee your children will have a fantastic time with us at Aztec Soft Play. Our 3D play frames have been expertly designed to meet the different needs of children from 0-12 years (height restrictions apply) and offer a safe, healthy environment to play, develop & explore. Admission: 12 months and under – FREE Ages 1 to 3...
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The Fun Factory - Bowness
Soft play centre in the heart of Bowness. Watch your children have a great time whilst you relax in our lounge and enjoy the spectacular view over the lake. Admission: We've heard around £5 per child. Opening Times: Daily 10am to 6pm!
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Quasar Eclipse
The fun never stop's at Quasar Elite!!! Laser Tag... A game of wits and cunning, stealth and strategy. Come along and join the fun, whether it be for a birthday party, group booking or just a few friends that want to zap each other. Admission: From £4.50 per person per game. Opening Times: Term Times: Monday to Friday 2pm 10pm Saturday...
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Talkin Tarn Country Park
Talkin Tarn Country Park lies nine miles east of Carlisle and two mile south of Brampton on the B6413 Castle Carrock road. There is a 65 acre lake set amid 120 acres of farmland and woodland. The tarn is an ideal place for active recreation or a quiet stroll through the mature woodlands. The tarn is glacial in origin, being formed about...
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Whinlatter Mountain Forest
Whinlatter, England's only true Mountain Forest, is home to stunning views, fantastic walks, exhilarating mountain biking, rare wildlife and adventure play. Admission: Free! Opening Times: 365 days a year! Visitor centre and shop 10 to 5pm (10am to 4pm from end October to Easter). Siskins Cafe 10 to 5pm (10am to 4pm from end...
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Fell Foot Park
Situated at the very southern tip of Lake Windermere, Fell Foot is a great, family friendly location to play, explore and relax. Sweeping lawns offer plenty of space for games, picnics and gentle walks, while easy lake access makes the park perfect for paddling, swimming and boating. Rowing boats are available to hire (from April to October)...
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Swimming at the Park Leisure Centre
The Club MAX Youth Gym at The Park Leisure Centre features a range of junior-sized equipment, including pursuit cycles, fluid rowers and elliptical trainers. The vast majority of equipment is suitable for children with disabilities but, as in all things, not everything will be suitable for all. Within the youth gym there is an...
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Dalton Leisure Centre
This website all began in Christmas 2005 when my family had come down to London for a few days to stay with the grandparents. One morning I was looking on the tinternet for somewhere to go with one of my friends and all our kids for the day, but needed to do it quickly, as the kids were finishing off their breakfast and it was nearly time to...
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Askham Outdoor Swimming Pools
Askham Outdoor Swimming Pools is an ideal location for families and friends to cool down in the summertime plus stay fit and healthy and build up their potentially life saving skills. Admission: Adult £3 Child £1 Spectator £1 Under 4s free Opening Times: Daily during summer, timetabled swim...
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Ambleside Climbing Wall
Ambleside Climbing Wall is the perfect family option. With our experienced and fully qualified instructors we will take you through the basics of climbing and bouldering whilst guaranteeing that the kids get loads of goes on the walls and the parents can maybe even learn a few skills on the way. Ambleside Climbing Wall offers Taster Sessions...
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Appleby Under 18s Climbing Facility
Climbing is a fun, exciting, sociable and adventurous activity that most kids take to really quickly! All equipment and training is provided and parents are welcome to join in! They also offer NICAS levels 1 and 2, which are a perfect way of being introduced to climbing indoors elsewhere (booking required) once you've got the hang of the basics!...
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Cockermouth Sports Centre
Cockermouth Leisure Centre and pool is a small but busy facility offering a range of activities for all ages and abilities. Facilities include a 25 metre pool, sports hall, fitness suite, spinning studio, activity studio, climbing wall and meeting rooms to hire. The facility is run by CLL. In November the newly refurbished cardio area and...
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Eden Wall at Penrith Leisure Centre
With a 25m swimming pool and a learner pool, fitness gym, fitness classes, six court sports hall, indoor bowling, climbing wall, conference and events facilities, swimming lessons, soft play, children's parties and Cafe @ Leisure, there is something for everyone at Penrith Leisure Centre. New for 2015 is Jungle Jack's Adventure Soft Play; all...
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Keswick Climbing Wall
Keswick Climbing Wall wishes to extend it support to everyone who’s home or business has been affected by the dreadful floods that hit us in December. Thankfully, the Wall was not affected and the damage at Newlands is minor compared to what some people in Keswick experienced. Keswick and Cumbria will bounce back, with resolute...
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Climbing at Park Leisure Centre
They have an excellent climbing wall and boulder wall in their sports hall. You are welcome to come and use it as long as you bring your own equipment and sign their proficient user form. The prices for individual use are for a 45minute session. Booking is not always essential. For proficient climbers only, age matters less than competency, and...
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The Sands Centre
This exciting and fun, very popular sport takes place on our magnificent state of the art climbing wall. Their fully qualified climbing coach (Pete Gunn) runs the sessions. Each course is close to capacity so please call to book your place. Admission: Currently closed for climbing. Other options and performances are pay and play....
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King Kong Climbing Centre
King Kong Climbing Centre, situated in the heart of the British Lake District Keswick, opened its doors to the climbing world in October 2014. There is a wide range of activities that we are able to offer to keep even the most frequent user happy year round! The climbing area here consists of a multitude of angles from slabs to mega overhangs...
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Kendal Via Ferrata
The award winning Lakeland Climbing Centre is one of the countryâs largest indoor aerial adventure centres, offering fun climbing and aerial activities for all the family from 5 years old to adults. The premier Climbing Centre incorporates Kendal Wall, Kendal CrazyClimb and Skyline Indoor Aerial Adventure together with superb on site...
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Lazonby Swimming Pool
Lazonby pool is a registered charity and a valued community resource and run by volunteers plus professional lifeguards to ensure your family's safety. There are solar powered showers for afterwards which will fascinate the smalls (I'm showering with sunshine!) and a relatively spacious multi use field is available for games and picnics,...
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Funtastic @ The Custom House
Funtastic is 10,000 square feet of hardcore play time, with super ball cannons, a daring 9m slide, plus all the classic indoor features we all know and love. Located in the centre of Workington, providing soft play and fun for all ages. There is something for everyone, from babies to toddlers and up to 12 years old. Don’t worry we...
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Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum
The highlight at Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum is naturally the underground element, but if the kids aren't too keen on descending then unlike the iceberg there's still plenty to get on with above the surface here! The trip down into the reconstructed lead and coper mine feels very adventurous whilst in fact being completely safe: kids get...
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Carlisle Cathedral
There are information boards giving details of the timeline of Christianity in Carlisle and an archaeology exhibition showing items that have been found during excavations of the cathedral grounds. If you go to the top floor, you will find a display of dolls that are dressed in the costumes of Kings and Queens of England from Norman times to...
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Furness Abbey
Gone are the days when people learned about history simply from reading books. People are increasingly looking for experiences that bring history to life in an engaging way and nothing beats standing on the spot where history happened. We offer a hands-on experience that will inspire and entertain people of all ages. Our work is informed by...
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Wray Castle
Mock-Gothic castle sitting on the shores of Lake Windermere with turrets, towers and informal grounds. Wray Castle came to us without its contents so you will not see a 'typical' National Trust house full of paintings, furniture and antiques with an accompanying owner-family history through the ages. What you will see is a 'tired' but...
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Eden Rock
Eden Rock is a dedicated bouldering centre located near Carlisle city centre. Our friendly staff, beginners courses and massive range of circuits set by some of the UK’s most respected route-setters means we offer something for everyone. Admission: Tasters from £12 Adults from £7 Children from £6.30 Under 8s from...
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Fitz Park BMX Track and Playground
The playground and green space at Fitz Park in Keswick now also features a full size well equipped BMX track thanks to tireless local campaigning: well done folks! It's not fully represented on their own website yet but you can find out a bit more about it through social media pages. Please be aware that the sat nag is just to get you close, it...
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Treetop Nets
Imagine over 1500m2 of giant trampolines, walkways, slides and tunnels all made from netting. Now picture this suspended between trees up to 9m off the ground and set in beautiful oak woodland and you’ll have the right idea. This is a UK first and is designed to offer an amazing and adventurous way for both children and adults to play up...
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The Bounce Factor
Fulfil dreams of defying gravity with Simply The Best Events incredible Bungee Trampoline Hire. Providing a strong focal point for any fun day or team building event, the Bungee Trampoline consistently has a never-ending queue of eager participants just waiting to be flung towards the heavens… The premise of our Bungee Trampoline is...
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Honister Via Ferrata
Via Ferrata is Latin for ” Iron Way”. The original Via Ferrata`s were routes literally across The Alps that soldiers and partisans used to carry munitions and supplies to their Allies in “World War One and Two”. Using a series of metal cables, rungs, ladders and bridges to ascend and descend tremendous and precipitous...
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Eclipse Leisure Centre
Welcome to the Eclipse Leisure Centre: the West Cumbrian family entertainment centre that's going to save your rainy day! Features include: Classic Tenpin Bowling with automated lanes and both gutter guards and ball ramps to help give little kids a better chance of success! Admission: 1 Adult Game £4.70. 1 Child Game...
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Eldon Bowl
A smart little 8 lane ten pin bowling centre with a family feel offering classic bowling and birthday parties, this is tucked inside Eldon Leisure Centre and offers a fun afternoon's family tournament! There are other things inside this centre too which provide either excellent ways to extend your day or alternatives for picky kids if you've got...
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Riverside Bowling
Riverside Bowl is a brand new bowling centre to the City of Sunderland. Riverside Bowl is just a new name for BKF Bowl so don't worry you'll find everything you loved in BKF Bowl just in a brand new venue! Interested to see inside our brand new venue and what's on offer? Simply click the link below to view pictures of our vast range of...
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West Coast Karting
Located in the seaside town of Maryport in West Cumbria, West Coast Indoor Karting is the North-West's most established indoor go-karting track. Taking a safety first approach to both children's and adult's go-karting experience while still maintaining the fast-paced, racing experience that started star's like Lewis Hamilton journey to...
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The Keswick Spy Mission Treasure Trail
A Treasure Trail is an imaginative way to explore towns, cities & villages across the UK with a self-guided themed walk. An easy to follow route will enable you to crack the clues whilst taking in some of the most fascinating sights along the way. Admission: £6.99 per Trail (not per person). One Trail booklet recommended for a group...
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Curious About Kendal
If you're curious about the town or city that you're visiting, you'll love our self-guided walks which take you to the most fascinating areas - download them, or we'll post them to you. You'll discover what's important, at your own speed, and level of interest. Admission: £4.99 for a download, or £5.50 plus P and P for a pre...
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Bowness on Windermere Treasure Trail
Treasure Trails started in 2005 in Cornwall when a Treasure Trail was written around the founders home town for a charity event - this proved such a success that he decided to write more Trails around Cornwall and sell them at craft shows for a bit of fun. Unbeknown to him, someone who had completed one of his Trails entered him into the...
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Windermere Lake Cruises
Welcome to Windermere Lake Cruises - the most popular attraction in Cumbria. Windermere is England’s largest lake, in the heart of the Lake District. We offer cruises from 45 minutes to 3 hours - or you can even spend all day on and around the lake with our fantastic Freedom of the Lake ticket. No matter where you start your journey, be...
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Windermere Quays
Windermere Quays Marina is Windermere’s premier marina in terms of its lakeside location and its extensive facilities. What nicer feeling than messing around in one of Windermere Quays Hire Boats. The fleet of six 19” electric hire boats are the pride of Windermere Lake. The hire Boat’s seat up to six people so are ideal for...
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Stainmore Railway Company Ltd
Ride on a train but if we are not operating trains there is plenty to see and do at KSE with a small exhibits museum, education room, children's play area and a wide range of locomotives and rolling stock to see. Our well stocked shop has a large range of items including Bachmann, Graham Farrish, Peco, Countryside books, Gibsons puzzles and gifts...
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Bitts Park
It has a fantastic children's adventure playground with sturdy modern equipment suited to 3 to 10 year olds, plus a Pirate Ship sand play area! There are some young kiddie rides around but they really are for the smalls. You can also find a Putting Green, pretty good Crazy Golf course, a mini maze and both open air and under cover tennis courts! ...
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Ford Park
The natural playground, surround by grassy mounds, has an exciting 30m Zip Wire, climbing stilts, swings and much more. Free guides to the Nature Trail, Tree Trail and entry-level Orienteering Route are available from the Coach House Cafe. They will guide you through the woodland and wilder parts of the park and onto the delightful mature gardens...
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Brockhole Lake District Visitors Centre
Brockhole Lake District Visitors' Centre on the shores of Windermere has loads to do outdoors and indoors with a 30 acre site of shoreline, woodland and meadow to explore with trails available to buy to help motivate the kids. When the beautiful surroundings have exhausted you, there is also an adventure playground for 5 to 14 year olds packed...
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Grizedale Forest
Tucked between Lake Windermere and Coniston Water, Grizedale Forest offers a range of options to enjoy the fresh air and the outstanding views across the fells. The forest information centre is a good place to start your visit: you can pick up a walking or biking trail map and get help planning your family adventure! There are waymarked walking...
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Mirehouse
Mirehouse, near Keswick, is a family run historic house attraction open to visitors to enjoy its strong literary connections, live piano music and children's activities. The gardens stretch from Dodd Wood to Bassenthwaite Lake and include woodland playgrounds, a heather maze, a rhododendron tunnel and poetry walk for children and grown ups...
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Pennine Bridleway National Trail
The Pennine Bridleway offers horse riders, cyclists and walkers the opportunity to explore 205 miles of the Pennines' ancient packhorse routes, drovers roads and newly created bridleways. Admission: Free to visit. Opening Times: Public space, always open.
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The Puzzling Place
It is free to enter ‘The Puzzling Place’, as at the top of the stairs is our shop which is stuffed with puzzles, gadgets and curiosities and is guaranteed to have something to amuse, entertain or puzzle you. At the far end of the shop is our ‘Puzzle Area’ which again, is free to enter. Here you can give your brain a work...
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Stone Trail Riding Centre
BHS approved Stone Trail Riding Centre offer a pleasing choice of differing length rides from an hour to a full day, as well as long-distance trail riding holidays lasting several days! Epic! (No lessons available.) They own a variety of well mannered mounts for riding adventures including Centre Based Residential Riding Holidays, Multi day Trail...
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Bigland Hall Equestrian
BHS approved Bigland Hall Equestrian offer a variety of well mannered mounts for lessons, which are available for all ages, scenic hacks and cross country rides. Beginner rides are based around the Bigland Estate, with fantastic views over the River Leven and the surrounding valley but if you're nervous you can start with a half hour lesson first...
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Cumbrian Heavy Horses
Cumbrian Heavy Horses is a new and exciting equine facility for the English Lake District and Cumbria - formerly operating on the Isle of Skye we moved to the Lakes a year ago and are pleased to to be able to cater for the many visitors to the Lake District who share our love and passion for horses and the beautiful area we live in. Admission:...
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Happy Hooves Riding Centre
Welcome to Happy Hooves Riding Centre & Eamont Competition Horses. We are situated in the heart of Cumbria just outside of Penrith, 2 minutes from junction 40 on the M6. Located on the banks of the River Eamont, the riding school has a delightful rural outlook over the river. We are we open 6 days a week to provide high quality riding lessons...
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Brough Castle
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Several sites in the area are associated with the formidable Lady Anne Clifford, including the picturesque Brougham Castle, set on the banks of the River Eamont, and a half hour drive from Brough. Visitors can explore its passages and spiral staircase, and climb to the top of the keep. The castle has toilet facilities and a...
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Binham Priory
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Any visitor to Binham Priory should also take in Binham Market Cross, the site of an annual fair from the time the Priory was founded up until the 1950s.
If you are interested in more Norman history in Norfolk, why not also visit the well-preserved Castle Acre Priory, or the impressive edifice of
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AMBLESIDE ROMAN FORT
On the shores of Lake Windermere, the well-marked remain s of Ambleside Roman Fort date from t he 2nd century. It was probably built under Hadrian's rule to guard the Roman road from Brougham to Ravenglass and to act as a supply base. Managed by the National Trust. Read more about the history of the fort. BEFORE YOU...
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POLTROSS BURN MILECASTLE - HADRIAN'S WALL
One of the best-preserved milecastles on Hadrian's Wall, Poltross Burn Milecastle is unusually large: it contained two barrack blocks, one on either side of a central road. Known locally as the King's Stables, it also includes an oven, a stair to the ramparts walk, and the remains of its north gateway. BEFORE YOU GO Access: The walk...
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Shap Abbey
Founded in the late 12th century in a secluded and beautiful valley of the river Lowther, Shap Abbey was one of 32 religious houses in Britain belonging to the Premonstratensian order of canons. Today the impressive 15th century tower and other remains can be explored with the help of information panels that guide you around the abbey and...
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LANERCOST PRIORY
The beautiful and now tranquil setting of Augustinian Lanercost Priory belies an often troubled history. Standing close to Hadrian's Wall, it suffered frequent attacks during the long Anglo-Scottish wars, once by Robert Bruce in person. The mortally sick King Edward I rested here for five months in 1306-7, shortly before his death on his final...
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WILLOWFORD WALL, TURRETS AND BRIDGE - HADRIAN'S WALL
A fine 914 metre stretch of Wall, including two turrets and impressive bridge remains beside the River Irthing. Linked by a bridge to Birdoswald Roman Fort. Read more about the history of Willowford Wall, Turrets and Bridge Abutment. BEFORE YOU GO Access: There are slopes and steps on the walk to Willowford Wall from Birdoswald. The walk...
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Hardknott Roman Fort
This remote and dramatically-sited fort was founded under Hadrian's rule in the 2nd century. Well-marked remains include the headquarters building, commandant's house and bath house. The site of the parade ground survives beside the fort, and the road which Hardknott guarded can be traced for some distance as an earthwork. Read more about the...
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Ravenglass Roman Bath House
The remains of the bath house of Ravenglass Roman fort, established in AD 130, are among the tallest Roman structures surviving in northern Britain - the walls stand almost four metres high. The fort at Ravenglass (whose earthworks can be seen near the bath house) guarded what was probably a useful harbour, and there is evidence that soldiers...
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BANKS EAST TURRET - HADRIAN'S WALL
Banks East in Cumbria is the best preserved turret or observation tower in the western sector of Hadrian's Wall, where the Wall, instigated on the orders of the emperor Hadrian in AD 122, was originally made from turf. Originally there were two such turrets to every Roman mile along Hadrian's Wall, each manned by a few soldiers watching over...
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Clifton Hall
This 15th-century tower, the sole surviving part of the manor house of the Wybergh family, was plundered by Jacobites in 1745 before the Battle of Clifton Moor, the last battle fought on English soil. Read more about the history of Clifton Hall. Before You Go Access: There is no dedicated car park at Clifton Hall. Access through...
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Countess Pillar, Brougham
The Countess Pillar is a monument erected in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford of nearby Brougham Castle, to commemorate her last meeting with her mother in 1616. On the low stone beside it, money was given to the poor on the anniversary of their parting. Read more about the history of the pillar. Before You Go Parking: There is car parking...
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PIKE HILL SIGNAL TOWER - HADRIAN'S WALL
Pike Hill is one of the few visible elements of the Roman frontier that pre-date Hadrian's Wall. Before the Wall was built in the early 2nd century AD, the soldiers posted here communicated by signalling to the forts along Stanegate, the road that ran east to west, south of what became the Wall. Later incorporated into Hadrian's Wall, the tower...
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Brougham Castle
In a picturesque setting beside the crossing of the River Eamont in Cumbria, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century. This great keep largely survives, amid many later buildings - including the unusual double gatehouse and impressive 'Tower of League'. Both a formidable barrier against Scots invaders and a prestigious...
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King Arthur's Round Table
King Arthur's Round Table is a Neolithic earthwork henge, dating from about 2000 BC, but much later believed to be King Arthur's jousting arena. Read more about the history of King Arthur's Round Table. Before You Go Parking: There is car parking available in Eamont Bridge, a short walk from the henge. Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome. Cattle...
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Mayburgh Henge
Mayburgh is a large and impressive Neolithic henge. Its banks stand up to three metres high, constructed of pebbles collected from the nearby river. Near the centre is a single standing stone. Old drawings suggest that it was one of a group here, with two more pairs standing at either entrance, but they have since been removed. Read more about...
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Penrith Castle
Penrith Castle was begun at the end of the 14th century by Ralph Neville, who played a key role in defending this area against the Scots. It was later transformed into a luxurious residence by Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who became Richard III. Surviving to their full height, the castle walls stand in a public park. Read more about the history...
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HARROWS SCAR MILECASTLE AND WALL - HADRIAN'S WALL
A mile-long section of the Wall, rebuilt in stone later in Hadrian's reign. It is linked to Birdoswald Roman Fort. Read more about the history of Harrows Scar Milecastle and Wall. BEFORE YOU GO Access: There are slopes and steps on the walk to the milecastle from Birdoswald. The walk is not strenuous but it is not suitable for...
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LEAHILL TURRET AND PIPER SIKE TURRET - HADRIAN'S WALL
The three-mile stretch of Hadrian's Wall that survives west of Birdoswald Roman Fort in Cumbria tells us much about how the Wall worked and developed. The remains here include Leahill and Piper Sike turrets, which were built in stone in the early 2nd century AD. Originally there were two such turrets to every Roman mile along Hadrian's Wall, each...
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HARE HILL - HADRIAN'S WALL
Hare Hill in Cumbria is the tallest remaining stretch of Hadrian's Wall, standing up to three metres high. It probably survived because it was later built into the wall of a medieval structure. In the 19th century it was substantially rebuilt, using Roman masonry which was probably retrieved from the surrounding area BEFORE YOU GO ...
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Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg is perhaps the most atmospheric and dramatically sited of all British stone circles, with panoramic views and the mountains of Helvellyn and High Seat as a backdrop. It is also among the earliest British circles, raised in about 3000 BC during the Neolithic period. Read more about the history of Castlerigg Stone Circle Before...
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Wetheral Priory Gatehouse
This gatehouse is the sole survivor of a small Benedictine priory. A miniature 'pele-tower' containing two storeys of comfortable rooms, it later became a fortified vicarage, a defence against border raiders. Read more about the history of Wetheral Priory Gatehouse. Before You Go Opening Times: Open daily, 10am-5pm April to September, and...
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Bow Bridge
This narrow 15th century stone bridge across Mill Beck carried an old packhorse route to nearby Furness Abbey. During the medieval period, the traffic to and from the abbey must have been fast and furious, with the bridge carrying a steady stream of pedestrians and packhorses laden with corn, malt, salt and other goods. Read more about the...
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Stott Park Bobbin Mill
Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere in Cumbria, this extensive working mill produced literally millions of wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries. It is the only working bobbin mill left in the Lake District today. The story of the Bobbin Mill is brought to life with tours and an exhibition. Visitors can...
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Piel Castle
Accessible only via a small boat ferry, this 14th century fortress was built by the Abbot of Furness to guard Barrow-in-Furness against pirates and Scots raiders. Lambert Simnel, pretender to Henry VII's throne, landed here in 1487. The massive keep, inner and outer baileys and the towered curtain walls are still standing. Read more about the...
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