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Wray Castle
A Gothic Revival castle and lakeside National Trust estate on Windermere's western shore. The grounds remain open while the...
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FeaturedKeswick
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Whinlatter Forest
England's only true mountain forest, with walking, mountain-biking and family trails, viewpoints, Go Ape, bike hire, a visi...
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Grasmere
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Allan Bank
Allan Bank is a museum in Grasmere, offering an engaging way to explore local history, landscape, culture or family activit...
AttractionHistorical SiteMuseum
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Barrow Park
Barrow’s 45-acre town park combines a boating lake, playground, miniature railway, skate park, putting, bowling, glasshouse...
AttractionPark and Garden
Carlisle
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Bitts Park
A large central Carlisle park with formal gardens, riverside walks, inclusive play, a seasonal splash park, skate park, out...
AttractionPark and Garden
Art Gallery
Brantwood
John Ruskin's historic home, gardens and arts centre on the eastern shore of Coniston Water, with lake views, exhibitions, ...
Art GalleryAttractionHistorical Site
Windermere
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Brockhole on Windermere
Brockhole on Windermere is a visitor attraction in Windermere, offering an engaging way to explore local history, landscape...
AttractionPark and Garden
Frizington
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Cogra Moss
A Forestry England reservoir and forest near Lamplugh, with a surfaced route to the dam, rougher loop paths, fell access, d...
AttractionNatural WonderPark and Garden
Keswick
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Crow Park
A free National Trust lakeside green space between Keswick and Derwent Water, with open grass, picnic space, mountain views...
AttractionNatural WonderPark and Garden
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Egremont Castle Park
A 2.8-acre green space surrounding Egremont's medieval castle ruins, within walking distance of the town centre and accessi...
AttractionHistorical SitePark and Garden
Greystoke
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Greystoke Castle
Greystoke Castle near Penrith offers bookable guided visits, grounds and lake walks, afternoon tea, the Carriage Works café...
AttractionHistorical SiteLandmark
Hawkshead
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Grizedale Forest
Forestry England forest near Hawkshead with walking and cycling trails, outdoor sculpture, family activities, Go Ape, a vis...
AttractionNature & WildlifeOutdoor Activity