Things To Do

Kendal Castle & Muncaster Castle

Built-in the 1200s, Kendal Castle offers an unparalleled view of the town from Castle Hill. You may also picnic while visiting Castle Hill, which is open to the public. For the adventure seekers, Muncaster Castle has the infamous distinction as being the UK’s most haunted castle! However, you’ll enjoy exploring the 70-acre woodland gardens around the castle, which are spectacularly in bloom every spring and fall.

​

The Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre

Thanks to a lack of light pollution and its mountainous setting, the Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre in the Lake District is one of the best places in the UK for night sky viewing. With experts on hand to point out the heavens above and roaring fires to create a cosy atmosphere in the winter, you can’t go wrong with a visit on one of the centre’s Dark Sky Discovery weekends!

The Lake District National Park

Designated a national park in 1951, the Lake District National Park is the most visited national park in the UK with an estimated 16.4 million visitors a year. Its boundaries include the central Lake District, the town of Kendal, and some coastal areas. Family-friendly activities inside the park include bike riding, walking tours, boat cruises, and more.

Keswick Brewery

See how this popular local beer is made with a visit to Keswick Brewery. In-between brewery tours, you can also enjoy a pint of one of the best locally-made beers while enjoying the beautiful scenery and exceptional company.

Best Things to Do in the Lake District for Traveling Families

These are some of our picks for the best things to do in the Lake District for families:

Beatrix Potter Gallery
Your children will love seeing original drawings and illustrations that bring the world of Beatrix Potter to life in a unique and memorable way. Rarely-seen artefacts from Potter’s life are also on display here.

Whinlatter Forest Park
Whinlatter Forest Park is ideal for families who love to hike, bike and observe wildlife and nature.
Hikers of all abilities are welcome in one of the UK’s only real mountain forests with plenty of hiking trails!

Laurel & Hardy Museum
Laurel and Hardy were one of the UK’s top comedy duos from the 1920s through the 1940s.
The birthplace of Stan Laurel in the Lake District is now home to a museum chock-full of memorabilia delighting visitors of all ages.

Best Things to Do in the Lake District for Seniors

These are some of our picks for the best things to do in the Lake District for seniors:

Cruise Windermere Lake or Lake Buttermere
Lake Windermere offers gorgeous views and peaceful reflection. You can take a short 45-minute boat ride or a 3-hour cruise around the entire lake for the ultimate relaxation.

Lake Buttermere is another of the Lake District’s loveliest lake spots with rugged mountain peaks and fells and walking tours available.

Tours of Dove Cottage & Rydal Mount
Dove Cottage was famed poet William Wordsworth’s home from 1799 to 1808, while Rydal Mount was his home from 1813 until his death in 1850. The Lake District’s beauty and tranquillity inspired some of his most celebrated works. View original manuscripts and memorabilia as you take a tour through the rooms in which he once wrote at both of his beloved Lake District homes.

Local Art Museums & Galleries
Art lovers have plenty of local culture to soak up in the region’s many fabulous art museums, which include The Beacon, Tullie House, Abbot Hall, the Keswick Museum, and the Penrith Museum. Municipal and private art galleries are also abundant for aficionados wishing to take a piece of modern art home.

BACK