The Lake District does get the odd rainy day or two. Ok, quite a few actaully, but there's still loads to do, places to go to keep dry and ways to enjoy this unique landscape whatever the weather.
Boat cruises on Windermere, Coniston, Derwentwater and Ullswater all have covered boats, many with refreshments and toilets on board. And any electric hire boats have covered cabins, to watch the rain splashing on the lake beside you! Take a boat cruise
Wray Castle on the west shore of Lake Windermere has waymarked trails through woodlands with perfect stone skimming and paddling spots. You can arrive by Windermere Lake Cruise, which runs until end of October. The cosy café makes food fresh on site. Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JA
Set on Windermere lakeshore, visit UK' largest collection of freshwater fish. Arrive by boat, from Bowness or Ambleside with Windermere Lake Cruises or a steam train with Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway. Café and shop on site, entry for under 3s free. Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA128AS. Lakes Aquarium website
Your kids climbing the walls? Let them scale a proper climbing wall! Keswick Climbing Wall and Outdoor Activity Centre is just 5 minutes drive outside Keswick and offers indoor and outdoor activities. Free parking and café on site. Goosewell Farm, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RN.
The railway is one of the longest narrow gauge railways in England. The journey is 7 miles long and takes about 40 minutes each way with stunning views of the Lake District. Location: Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW. Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
Take a short trip on a steam train and travel 3.5 miles from Haverthwaite to Lakeside pier, south end of Windermere lake. When at the lake you can visit Aquarium of the Lakes, or catch a boat to Bowness or Ambleside with Windermere Lake Cruises. Haverthwaite Station Ulverston, Cumbria. LA128AL.
Enjoy the famous adventure playground, paddle in the lake, and explore the fabulous Mawson designed gardens with easy pushchair and wheelchair access. Hire a boat on the lake, with motorboats, rowing boats, kayaks and paddleboards for hire. Challenge yourself with archery. Visit our gift shop, and The Gaddum Kitchen Cafe. Free admission. Pay and display car park.
Meet Peter Rabbit and all his friends, as Beatrix Potter's stories, inspired by the Lake District landscape. Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3BX.
An Arts programme including everything from children’s theatre and craft to opera, ballet and theatre streamed live on a giant cinema screen, which also shows a range of movies for all the family. A gallery space for five exhibitions every year. Children's activities and an outdoor play area, shop and cafe with local produce and crafts. Rheged Centre, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ.
Step into the homes of famous lakeland residents like Wordsworth, Ruskin and Beatrix Potter, as well as families who have lived and worked here for generations. From beautiful arts and crafts interiors, to traditional farmsteads, discover historic houses across the Lake District.
Take in the views and explore the Lake District without the hassle of driving or parking. Stagecoach's guide to the Lake District has timetables and maps to help you plot your journey. In the summer an open-top bus ride is a wonderful way to enjoy the Lakes.
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