Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Cumbria
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Cumbria are listed below.
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel (Spa)
Holbeck Lane, Windermere, Cumbria
Body polishes, algea wraps and massages are just a few of the treats in store... more
Brantwood (Garden)
Coniston, Cumbria
Below, paths wind their way through several different gardens, and a collection of ferns luxuriates underfoot. A zig-zag path follows Dante´s journey from Purgatory to Paradise... more
Muncaster Castle (Historic House)
Ravenglass, Cumbria
The Great Hall is filled with paintings and heraldic windows, and the Octagonal Library rises to a Gothic vault. In the Dining Room, complete with restored... more
Honister Slate Mine (Attraction / Activity)
Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria
Its beauty graces both the roofs of humble cottages and magnificent buildings, such as those in Regent Street, London, the Ritz Hotel and St James Palace,... more
North Lakes Hotel & Spa (Spa)
Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria
Each room has its own heating, lighting and music controls, which allows your therapist to create an atmosphere to suit your mood, and the spacious relaxation... more
Hutton-In-The-Forest (Historic House)
Penrith, Cumbria
The new hall has a Cupid Staircase, with a Mortlake tapestry. On display are collections of family portraits, tapestries, furniture and oriental porcelain... more
Carlisle Golf Club (Golf Course)
Aglionby, Carlisle, Cumbria
You cannot relax at Carlisle, a perfect example being the 13th where the green is protected by two large bunkers and the big hitters will love... more
South Tynedale Railway (Attraction / Activity)
The Railway Station, Alston, Cumbria
The trains are hauled by preserved steam and diesel locomotives from the UK and abroad... more
Museum of the Border Regiment & Kings Own Royal Border Regiment (Museum / Art Gallery)
Queen Marys Tower, The Castle, Carlisle, Cumbria
The displays on two floors include uniforms, weapons, equipment, medals, silver, pictures, memorabilia and much more... more
Dove Cottage & the Wordsworth Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
The Wordsworth Trust, Dove Cottage, Grasmere, Cumbria
While living in this inspirational setting Wordsworth produced the most famous and best-loved of his poems including, 'I wandered Lonely as a Cloud, and Dorothy wrote... more
Beatrix Potter Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria
Each year a changing selection of Potter´s work is displayed in the Gallery, which was originally the offices of her husband´s solicitors´ practice. It is largely... more
Sizergh Castle (Garden)
Kendal, Cumbria
The gardens and grounds are particularly amazing in spring, with spring bulbs and blossom. The National Trust´s largest limestone rock garden developed in the 1920s, is... more
Holehird Gardens (The Lakeland Horticultural Society) (Garden)
Patterdale Road, Windermere, Cumbria
With specimen trees and shrubs, heathers, bulb displays, extensive rock gardens and screes, there are Alpine display houses and a walled garden with well-stocked borders and... more
Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry (Museum / Art Gallery)
Abbot Hall, Kendal, Cumbria
Also on display is a recreation of Arthur Ransome´s study, complete with personal possessions, telling the story of his fascination with the Lakes... more
Lakeside Hotel on Lake Windermere (Spa)
Lake Windermere, Newby Bridge, Cumbria
From the Oval Room, bathed from above in natural light, you can watch the pool or contemplate the breathtaking Lakeland views. While the roof garden, imaginatively... more
South Lakes Wild Animal Park (Attraction / Activity)
Broughton Road, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria
and more. You´ll get an up close interactive encounter with over 100 endangered species including Lions, Rhinos, Giraffes, Tigers, Hippos, Spectacled Bears, Lemurs, Monkeys, Vultures, Owls,... more
Sizergh Castle and Garden (Historic House)
Sizergh, Kendal, Cumbria
It has an exceptional series of oak-panelled interiors with intricately carved chimneypieces and early oak furniture, culminating in the magnificent Inlaid Chamber. On display are collections... more
Holker Hall & Gardens (Historic House)
Cark-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
Hoker Hall ia a Marvellous reflection of the Victorian age, although parts of the house do date back to the early 1600s. The interior is light... more
Lakeland Motor Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Holker Hall and Gardens, Cark-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
A nostalgic reminder of transport bygones and offering a truly astonishing insight into our forefathers´ inventiveness and dexterity... more
The Ruskin Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Yewdale Road, Coniston, Cumbria
Copper, slate, sheep, geology and lace complete the picture... more
Cumberland Pencil Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Southey Works, Greta Bridge, Keswick, Cumbria
Trace the history of pencil manufacture over the last 350 years and see how we make Derwent Fine Art pencils today. Be amazed at the world´s... more
Holker Hall & Gardens (Garden)
Cark-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
The magnificent great Holker Lime, its girth measuring over seven metres at its widest, is one of Britain's 50 greatest trees. The gardens contain truly unique... more
The Dock Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
North Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
Exhibits include our spectacular ship models, computer interactives, film show, `Shipbuilders to the World´ and the social history of Barrow. A vibrant exhibitions and events programme,... more
Levens Hall (Garden)
Kendal, Cumbria
There is also a rose garden, a nuttery, fine herbaceous borders, and a fountain garden laid out with pleached limes. High walls, huge beech-hedged walks, mixed... more
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria
The exhibition of the museum’s important collection of works by Pre-Raphaelite artists, their Heirs and related Arts and Crafts Movement textiles, ceramics, metalwork, furniture and costume... more
Wetheriggs Animal Rescue & Conservation Centre (Attraction / Activity)
Pottery Site, Clifton Dykes, Penrith, Cumbria
Some of the animals that have been rescued can be seen in the gallery... more
Brantwood (Historic House)
Coniston, Cumbria
Educated at Christ Church, Oxford, he was influenced by the evolutionary sciences of the day especially geology. Guided Garden Tours: Apr to Oct, Wed to Fri... more
Netherwood Hotel (Spa)
Lindale Road, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
Offering a range of remedial treatments and facials for both men and women, the qualified therapists can put balance back into your life! Why not de-stress... more
Lake District National Park (Attraction / Activity)
Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, Cumbria
And of course you can also get on the water of our lakes and coastline... more
Hutton-In-The-Forest (Garden)
Penrith, Cumbria
The Terraces round the House have a variety of 19th century topiary in box and yew. The Low Garden below is a Victorian planting of rhododendrons... more
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway (Attraction / Activity)
Ravenglass, Cumbria
The journey itself was one of Wainwright’s favorites, crossing seven miles of spectacular scenery to the foot of England’s highest mountains, the Scafell Range. On arrival... more
Ullswater Steamers (Attraction / Activity)
The Pier House, Glenridding, Cumbria
It is unique in the Lake District, having been created by three separate glaciers; its distinct reaches and dog-legs wind a serpentine course through the surrounding... more
The Rum Story (Attraction / Activity)
Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria
An ideal day out for all the family. Group bookings are also welcome... more
Abbot Hall Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Abbot Hall, Kendal, Cumbria
A collection of society portraits of the day by George Romney, the town´s famous artist, are also on display. The changing displays are drawn from the... more
Muncaster Gardens (Garden)
Ravenglass, Cumbria
Don´t miss these in April & May, or `Bluebell Heaven´ in April. No matter what time of year you visit, there is always something in flower... more
Jennings Brothers (Attraction / Activity)
The Castle Brewery, Cockermouth, Cumbria
The Brewery Shop has an extensive range of ales and port... more
Dalemain (Garden)
Penrith, Cumbria
Magnificent Abies Cephalonica, Tulip Tree and a Tudor Knot garden. The Wild Garden has a profusion of flowering shrubs and wild flowers, in early summer there... more
Dalemain Historic House & Garden (Historic House)
Penrith, Cumbria
The 5 acre gardens have herbaceous borders and a Rose Walk with over 100 old fashioned roses. The wild garden has a mass of flowering shrubs... more
Silloth On Solway Golf Club (Golf Course)
Silloth on Solway, Cumbria
At around 6,600 yards, it's a Regional Qualifying Course for the Open. The fifth at 499 yards is a genuine three-shot par five and the ninth... more
Levens Hall (Historic House)
Kendal, Cumbria
The earliest English patchwork is on display along with Napoleonic memorabilia and other fascinating objects. The world famous topiary gardens laid out by Monsieur Beaumont in... more
Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts House (Historic House)
Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria
There is also a changing programme of exhibitions and events... more