Welcome to steam in Lakeland! Lovingly-restored steam locomotives haul comfortable coaches through the contrasting lake and river scenery of the beautiful Leven Valley. From the Victorian station at Haverthwaite, through scenic Newby Bridge to the terminus at Lakeside,...

Aquarium of the Lakes takes you on a journey through the life of a Lake District river. Starting in the mountains, you can follow a raindrop’s course down to the sea at Morecambe Bay, and see the fauna and...

The village of Cartmel, close to Grange-over-Sands, grew up around the twelfth century Priory church which, according to legend, was built between two parallel streams in response to a ’heavenly voice’. Today, Cartmel Priory is one of the finest ecclesiastical...

This 12th Century priory has experienced an exciting history and visitors will be shown how this Christian church founded in 1188 has developed over the years. The daily routine of life in a monastery will be explained and stories...

Picturesque Cartmel Racecourse, part of the Holker Estate, is situated on the edge of the Lake District and stages just seven National Hunt (jump) race meetings a year. A three-day fixture takes place in May/early June, another meeting is held...

Come and explore this Vicotrian park on the east shore of Lake Windermere. It’s a great place for the family, with boat hire, children’s activities and adventure play area. We also have a fantastic view of the Lakeland...

A fascinating insight into the buildings of Lakeland’s yesteryear made from local Coniston slate. These miniature buildings depict Cumbrian houses (including such classics as Hill Top, the home of Beatrix Potter), farms, barns and bridges with delightful water features throughout...

The Lakes Glass centre offers a unique opportunity to visit two working glass factories in one convenient location. Cumbria Crystal produces high quality full lead crystal tableware and giftware whilst Heron Glass specialises in coloured art glass and lighting....

Stott Park Bobbin Mill was built in 1835 but ceased its commerical operations in 1971. It has been preseved as it was in Victorian times. Here you can learn about the machinery, the techniques that were used, and much...

Take off from the southern edge of Lake Windermere and glide in a hot air balloon over the southern English Lake District gazing over the 12 miles of Windermere towards the central lakes. Written about by such famous people as...

Enjoy some of the Lake District’s most beautiful scenery courtesy of Windermere Lake Cruises. It takes three hours to sail around the whole lake. A freedom ticket allows unlimited travel on all scheduled launch and steamer services sailing between Bowness,...