Kids Fun Activities Cumbria

GO APE Grizedale Forest Park - Cumbria
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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...
Windermere Lake Cruises
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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...
Treetop Nets
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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...
Ten Lakes Spectacular Tour from Windermere
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Ten Lakes Spectacular Tour from Windermere
Experience Britain's unrivalled natural beauty in the Lake District What's included 8-hour round trip tour Transport in a 16-seater minibus Onboard commentary in English 45-minute lake cruise (if unavailable, an alternative extra is included)     Delve into England's wild countryside on this narrated tour of the Lake...
Bowness on Windermere Treasure Trail
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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...
Windermere Quays
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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...
Curious About Kendal
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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...
Lakeland Climbing Centre
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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 ...
Destination Cumbria - Kendal
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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...
Lakeland Maze Farm Park
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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...
Fitz Park BMX Track and Playground
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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...
Keswick Climbing Wall and Activity Centre
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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...
Cumberland Pencil Museum - Keswick
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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...
GO APE Whinlatter Forest Park - Cumbria
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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...
Honister Via Ferrata
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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...
The Keswick Spy Mission Treasure Trail
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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...
The Puzzling Place
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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...
Predator Experience
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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...
Rheged - Penrith
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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...
Ullswater Steamers
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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...
Crafty Monkeys
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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  
The Bounce Factor
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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...
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
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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.
The Station House Pottery
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The Station House Pottery
In our workshop there is everything you need to decorate a piece of ceramic. Painting sessions last on average 2 hours. No booking required. Choose from a wide selection of white ceramic items, and personalise them with our special paint, which when baked in our oven, is fixed, food and dishwasher safe, ready to take home the same day. We have a...
The Scarborough Spa Express
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The Scarborough Spa Express
What better way to enjoy North Yorkshire’s beautiful countryside, visit the historic city of York or the seaside town of Scarborough, than by traveling aboard a vintage steam hauled train? Calling on route at Normanton, Wakefield, Woodlesford (Leeds) and Castleford. Travel by steam in traditional carriages across Yorkshires beautiful...
The Cambrian Steam Train
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The Cambrian Steam Train
Travel aboard ´The Cambrian´ from Machynlleth to Porthmadog or Pwllheli and revel in the romance of the steam train. Sit back and view beautiful Cardigan Bay on one side and the mountains of Snowdonia on the other. A day for all the family to relax and discover the magnificent Cambrian Coast. West Coast Railways (WCR) is an...
Wordsworth House and Garden
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Wordsworth House and Garden
Wordsworth House and Garden Main Street Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9RX Telephone: 01900 820884
Stainmore Railway Company Ltd
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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...
Playzone Lazerzone - Barrow-In-Furness
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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!...
Happy Mount Park - Morecambe
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Happy Mount Park - Morecambe
Happy Mount Park in Morecambe was originally created in the 1920s and has developed into a wonderful, modern, family friendly area with activities for all ages. During the summer, the resort park is brought to life with brass band concerts by many of the area`s finest musicians. Happy Mount Park is proud of its reputation as being a traditional...
The Centre at Halton
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The Centre at Halton
At The Centre at Halton we have the best skate park in the area, a new ball park, a picnic area and two playgrounds for younger and older children. There is also a boules play area, nearby football pitch and pleasant grounds. We are located only half a mile from the popular Lancaster to Caron cycle track, so anyone can call in for a visit or a...
White Scar Cave
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White Scar Cave
The cave’s history is a long one. It began with the laying down of limestone deposits, which millions of years later were hollowed out by the action of water. Much later still, in 1923, the cave entered human history with its discovery by Christopher Long. Opening Times (weather permitting)     Spring &...
Curious About Lancaster
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Curious About Lancaster
Curious About Lancaster is an exciting way of discovering how this Roman city became what it is today. Enjoy the walks separately, or join them together to form one longer walk, depending on which of the many distractions divert you, and your available time and energy! Be entertained and challenged, and get everyone taking part: reading maps,...
Lancaster Canal Cruises and Waterbus
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Lancaster Canal Cruises and Waterbus
Lancaster Canal Cruises and Waterbus Lancaster Canal Boats offers daily cruises to the Magnificent Lune Aqueduct which has just undergone a substantial £2m facelift making it one of the most appealing alternative attractions in the area. Admission: Adult from £12 Child from £10 It is well worth checking the precise prices...

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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...
Rookies - Wigton
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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...
Quasar Eclipse
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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...
Eclipse Leisure Centre
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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...
Lake District Coast Aquarium
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Lake District Coast Aquarium
The Lake District Coast Aquarium is situated on the harbour side at Maryport in Cumbria The Lake district Coast Aquarium opened in May 1997 and since then we have won several tourism awards including the Cumbria Tourism Award 2010. The Lake District Coast Aquarium Maryport houses over 55 themed tanks containing a variety of the marine life found...
West Coast Karting
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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...
Eden Rock
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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...
Laser Quest Carlisle
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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,...
South Tynedale Railway
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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.