T he Lake District in one of the UK’s most popular family holiday destination. Offering some of the most spectacular scenery in England and fantastic family days out.
Lake District Wildlife Park
Walk on the wild side the Lake District Wildlife park in Bassenthwaite, just a ten minute drive from Keswick. Set in 24 acres of parkland with the stunning backdrop of Skiddaw, home to over 100 species of wild and domestic animals. Daily talks and displays take place across the park from Meet the Meerkats, Reptile Encounter, Birds of Prey Flying display and hug a bunny to name a few. Let the children let of steam in the outdoor plays area, if the weather turns the indoor play area with soft play and ball pool will keep everyone entertained.
Opening Times
November – February – 10am-4pm
March – October – 10am-5pm
Admission
Adults – £9.95
Children – £7.95
Concession – £8.95
U3 – Free
Address
Lake District Wildlife Park
Bassenthwaite Lake
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4RD
Tel: 01768 776239
www.lakedistrictwildlifepark.co.uk
Wray Castle – Ambleside
Arrive in style, board a regular lake cruise from Ambleside, this will take you directly to the new castle jetty. This National Trust Castle is informal and child friendly with Peter Rabbit creative play with Mr McGregor’s Garden and Peter’s burrow for the younger children, for the older visitors dressing up in period costumes, build your own castle, enjoy the outdoor play area with rope swing, scramble boars and den building area. Take a guided tour or take a walk and explore this Gothic Revival Castle on the shores of Lake Windermere.
Opening Times
Opening times of the castle and grounds vary daily so please see the website
Admission
Adult – £10.80
Children – £5.40
Family – £27.00
Address
Wray Castle
Low Wray
Ambleside
LA22 0JA
Tel: 01539 433250
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wray-castle
Lakeland Maze and Farm Park
A great family day out for all ages, find your way round one of the UK’s best Maize Maze’s open from July- September, the farm park and play areas are open from April till the school holidays in October, Raines Hall is a working farm, so you can see and feed cows, sheep, pigs, ferrets, llamas, alpacas, pigmy and angora goats and horses, and everyone’s favourite Winston the donkey.
Opening Times
Opening times vary each year so please see the website for details, the park is usually open from
April – October with the Maize Maze open from July
Admission
Low Season – maze not open
Family – £28.00
Adult – £7.95
Children – £6.95
Under 2’s – Free
High Season – maze open
Family – £32.00
Adult – £8.95
Children – £7.95
Under 2’s – Free
Address
Lakeland Maze Farm Park
Raines Hall
Sedgwick
Kendal
LA8 0JH
Tel: 01539 561760
www.lakelandmaze.co.uk
Grizedale Forest – Go Ape
Looking for a family activity day then head to Grizdale Forest you will find all kinds of outdoor activities, from walking trails, mountain bike trails or Go Ape with all kinds of arial activities.
The tree top adventure is a 2-3-hour rope course with rope swings and zip wires, a fun way to see the forest. always wanted to fly then the Zip wire trekking adventure is for you, start with a 4×4 ride uphill then fly 3km through seven forest zip lines, wiz passed the top of the Douglas fir trees with the forest far below, what a fantastic way to get some fresh Cambrian air.
If you are looking for something more grounding then join the Forest Segway, an hour-long Segway safari through the Grizdale Forest.
Opening Times
10am-5pm – In Summer
10.00 – 4pm – In Winter
Admission
Admission to the forest is free
Prices change seasonally so please check the web site, our prices are just a guide.
Height and weight restrictions apply on some rides so please check the web site carefully 1
Tree Top Adventure
Adults – £28.00
Children 10-15yrs – £22.00
Tree Top Juniors
All Ages – £16.00
Forest Segway
All Riders – £33.00
Zip Wire Adventure
All Ages over 13 years – £50.00
Address
Go Ape
Grizedale Forest
Hawkshead
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0QJ
Tel: 01603 8955000
www.goape.co.uk
Lakes Aquarium
Discover the diverse marine life that lives in the Lake District with the underwater tunnels. Exhibits showing eels, pike, perch as well as the sea life you can discover in nearby Morecambe Bay with sharks, seahorses and rays. Take a trip to Asian and the Americas with Piranha’s and the Asian short clawed otter. Make sure you don’t miss the otter talk and feed or meet the creatures check the web site for the daily talks and times.
Opening Times
10am – 4.30pm Daily
Admission
Prices are cheaper when purchased in advance
Family – £19.95
Adult – £7.45
Child – £5.45
Under 3 – Free
Address
Lakeside
Newby Bridge
Cumbria
LA12 8AS
Tel: 01539 530153
www.lakesaquarium.co.uk
Lakeland Motor Museum
The Lakeland Motor Museum has a collection of 30,000 exhibits which trace the history of road. Transport throughout the twentieth century. Boasting collections to include the oldest surviving TVR, the vintage Ford Capri, Campbell Bluebird complete with replicas, a tribute to the Isle of Man TT race a vast selection of vintage motorcycles, scooters, bicycles and pedal cars. The Children’s quiz is a great way to ensure they interact and see all the exhibits in the challenge to find the 23 clues which are located around the museum.
Opening Times
9.30am – 4.30pm Daily
Admission
Prices are cheaper when purchased in advance
Address
Lakeland Motor Museum
Old Blue Mill
Blackbarrow
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 8TA
Tel: 01539 530400
www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk
