58 fun things to do in Cumbria

Activity Park in Keswick

Keswick is known as the Adventure Capital of the Lake District because it’s the perfect place to take on a number of outdoor activities! Sitting as it does on the lake of Derwentwater, surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, you can practically taste …

Action Sports, Group Activities, Watersports, Kayaking, Team Sports

Alpaca Walking in the Lake District

Did someone say a unique and fun day out? Alpaca my bags! In Keswick you can go walking with Alpacas at Alpacaly Ever After. Choose between just meeting the alpacas, walking with them or going completely wild with a llama trek. This …

Animals and Wildlife, Walking

Bike hire in the Lake District

Looking for something to do in the Lake District? It’s time to explore it by bike and get the most out of this amazing area! Electric bikes are a great way to explore a new area without tiring yourself out so you …

Cycling, Bike Hire

Boat and Board hire in The Lake District

Switch off from the world and explore the serene waters of Derwent Water Marina, the prettiest lake in the district according to the team at the Derwent Waters boat hire, and also close to Keswick with links on their website if you …

Watersports, Boat Hire, Kayaking

Canoeing and Bushcraft in the Lake District

It is time to knock off canoeing from your bucket list. Up in Keswick, everyone over the age of 6 can take part in this canoeing tour so feel free to bring the whole family! Each session costs £45 per person and …

Adventure Activities & Camping, Watersports, Bushcraft

Carlisle Castle

Explore some of Carlisle’s rich history by having a look round its fabulous Norman Castle! Only a short walk from the station this is a must visit if you’re in Carlisle! The castle is built on the original roman site of Carlisle …

Heritage, Sightseeing, Castles

Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life in Carlisle

Home to over 300 years of military history, this museum is a brilliant addition to a day out in Carlisle! The museum has stories and artefacts from many regiments from Cumbria and the Borders and highlights the importance and link between the …

Heritage, Museums

Cycling in Penrith

Lowther Castle is our major bike hire facility, located in the heart of Cumbria. It has a fantastic choice of designated paths geared towards families as well as possibilities to pedal farther afield if you’re looking for a more challenging experience. Lowther …

Animals and Wildlife, Cycling, Family Friendly

Derwent Pencil Museum in Keswick

For a cosy addition to a trip to the Lake District the Derwent Pencil Museum is lovely. It will teach you about the history of pencils in the area and how graphite was discovered! Inside they have carefully restored machinery, art workshops …

Family Friendly, Museums

Discover Carlisle Cathedral

This 900 year old cathedral is a true gem in the heart of Carlisle and is a beautiful place to visit in the city. Discover nearly a century of history and faith in one of the must visit attractions in Carlisle! It’s …

Heritage, Sightseeing, Churches and Cathedrals

Discover Earnse Bay

This open sandy beach is the most popular in the area getting quite busy in the summer. It is a popular spot for both windsurfing and kitesurfing with a kitesurf school on the beach. It is also a venue for national kitesurfing …

Walking, Watersports, Beaches, Kitesurfing

Enter a World of Illusion in Keswick!

Perhaps the very best indoor activity for all the family in the Lake District! Enter into a world of mind-blowing stuff at the puzzling world. The Puzzling Place takes the theme of optical Illusion and runs with it, the museum is packed with …

Creative, Family Friendly, Museums

Escape Rooms in Carlisle

If you think you have the wits to beat Carlisle’s first-ever escape room then head to Red Herring and prove it. You and your team will be placed in one of five rooms; Surelock Holmes, The Asylum and War Room (you have …

Group Activities, Escape Rooms

Falconry Experiences at Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre

If you’re looking to do something different in the North of England, and you’re a fan or birds and wildlife, then we’ve got a great activity for your stack! Head to the Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre in Carlisle, offering a variety …

Animals and Wildlife, Family Friendly, Bird Sanctuaries

Go Ape and Segways Tours in the Lake District

Are you ready to GO APE and challenge yourself to a high ropes course? Then pick the wild card and choose the Go Ape treetop challenge in Keswick. Suitable for anyone over the age of ten, the treetop obstacles require strength, balance …

Driving & Motorsports, High Ropes, Segways, Zip Lining

Go Ape in Grizedale Park, The Lake District

Are you ready to GO APE! And challenge yourself to a high ropes course whilst feeling like an animal? Choose between one of the treetop challenges or the zip trek adventures with costs starting at around £20 depending on your choice of …

Action Sports, High Ropes, Zip Lining

Group Outdoor Adventure Activities in the Lake District

If you’re looking to experience a range of outdoor adventure activities in the Lake District head over to River Deep Mountain High. With gorge walking, climbing, abseiling, canoeing, kayaking, and archery, they have the great outdoors covered! Catering for both small …

Watersports, Abseiling, Climbing, Gorge walking, Kayaking

High Rope Course in Cumbria

Are you ready to swing like Tarzan in the forest of the Newlands? In this course, you’ll face a lot of different and challenging obstacles, making you climb or slide at 30 feet in the air and finish with a zip line …

Action Sports, High Ropes

High Ropes Experience in the Lake District

Get ready to swing, climb, balance and fly through the woods at fifteen metres high, up in the air with this epic Treetop Trek in Windermere! They have two courses designed for both kids and adults, so if you love the first …

Action Sports, High Ropes

Horse Riding in The Lake District

Calling all animal lovers! Up in Grange over Sands, you can take hacks and treks with the friendly horses at Witherslack! New to riding? They also offer lessons so you can take up horse riding from scratch no matter your age or …

Animals and Wildlife, Horse Riding, Sightseeing

Human Bowling in The Lake District

Human bowling involves being strapped inside a steel human bowling ball. If you’re looking for a fun group activity in the Lake District – this is a one of a kind experience! In a group of friends, one player climbs into the …

Adventure Activities & Camping, Group Activities, Team Sports

Kart Racing in Cumbria

Are you ready to put the pedal to the metal? Start your engines and zoom off to the Kart Racing Club in the Lake District and have a blast. This is somewhere designed for people to try out karting, so if you’ve …

Driving & Motorsports, Go Karting

Lakeland Legend Challenge in the Lake District

Are you a thrill-seeker that’s looking for a new challenge? Then come and try your best at the Lakeland Legend challenge! It’s adults only and costs £100 per person (in groups of at least four people) and is based just thirty minutes …

Action Sports, Watersports, Climbing, Swimming

Lakeland Motor Museum

Are you a motorhead or just like classic cars? Then why not take a trip to see the Lake Motor Museum, with over 30,000 exhibits to see Apart from the amazing collection of cars and motorbikes, the museum has one of the …

Family Friendly, Heritage, Museums

Laser Quest in Barrow

The ultimate sci-fi action adventure for all ages. Whether you’re 6 or 66, you’ll love the adrenaline pumping exhilaration of stalking your opponents and unleashing a searing volley of laser fire in the battle zone of the 21st century. Each player is …

Action Sports, Gaming, Group Activities, Laser Tag

Mine Tour and Climbing Experience Cumbria

Have you ever wanted to explore caves and mines? Go Deep Underground on the slate mine tour! Learn about our 450-million-year-old volcanic green slate and how it has been mined through the ages. The highlight of any visit to Honister Slate Mine …

Caving, Climbing

Mountain Walking in the Lake District

Who’s up for an adventure? At Mountain Journeys, you can enjoy a wide variety of rock climbing activities – from regular climbing to scrambling, or you can just enjoy nature on one of the mountainous walks. Depending on how many people want …

Walking, Hill Walking

Mountaineering in the Lake District

Have you always wanted to release your inner Bear Grylls but never done anything like that? Well, no worries Lake District Mountaineering accepts people of all abilities and is also in a great location to give rock climbing your best shot. They …

Abseiling, Climbing

Navigation Course in the Lake District

BEE Experiences is a non-profit outdoor activity business that offers a variety of adult and children’s outdoor adventures. We began with the goal of delivering inexpensive, accessible mountain treks that would challenge your daily life. Top 6 reasons we created BEE Adventures …

Health & Wellbeing, Tours, Walking, Climbing

Newlands Adventure Centre in the Lake District

Just five minutes outside Keswick in the centre of the Lake District, Newlands Adventure Centre has a range of exciting activities for you to try on your next adventure holiday! Great fun for people of all ages, this is a fantastic place …

Target Sports, Watersports, Archery, Climbing, Kayaking

Off Roading Adventure in the Lake District

It’s time to crush off-roading off of your bucket list and crush it in a 4×4. This truly unique experience is at the Lakes of Windermere on a private estate that is purposely intended only for off-road courses. The instructors are happy …

Driving & Motorsports, Off-roading

Off Roading Experiences in the Lake District

Now’s the time to finally go off-roading in the rugged landscape of Windermere, with some of the best sights of the Great British outdoors! The team at Kankku all have the technical expertise needed and a genuine love of cars, specifically, the …

Driving & Motorsports, Off-roading

Outdoor Adventures in The Lake District

Are you looking for a real adventure in one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the UK? Look no further than Into the Outside in Kendal! Their packages encourage you to create a unique experience, taking into account your interests, ability, …

Cycling, Watersports, Climbing, Kayaking, Swimming

Paddleboarding in the Lake District

Time to knock off paddle boarding from your bucket list and go to the Lake district to try it out. Paddleboarding isn’t just a great way to spend the day with friends and family, it’s also a wonderful way to explore a …

Family Friendly, Watersports, Paddleboarding

Paintballing in Penrith

Are you looking for an adrenaline buzz like no other? Lake District Paintball is definitely Cumbria’s best paintball site as it is based in a stunning four hundred acre woodland you’ll be at one with nature as you’re running, hiding and shooting …

Group Activities, Paintballing, Team Sports

Photography Courses in The Lake District

Get your camera out of the auto and start taking photos like a pro with this fantastic photography course in the Lake District! Rod Ireland offers photography tours and courses for beginners all the way up to experienced photographers, with options for …

Creative, Creative Workshops, Photography

Raft Building in The Lake District

Are you looking for a quirky day out? Well, why not challenge your friends or family to a competitive raft building challenge! Use whatever materials are on offer, from old barrels to logs to bits of pipe scrap to create your raft …

Family Friendly, Watersports, Raft Building

Reconnect with Nature at Watchtree Nature Reserve in Carlisle

If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of England’s northern cities, then we’ve got the perfect activity for your stack! Head to Watchtree Nature Reserve in Carlisle to reconnect with nature, among a variety of beautiful, wild habitats, an incredible …

Animals and Wildlife, Countryside, Family Friendly, Walking, Nature Reserves, Nature Trails, Parks

Retro Cove in Barrow

At Barrow Market their are plenty of things to do. If you are in to video games there is one place that you have to visit. Retro Cove is a retro gaming store that sells many interesting games and gadgets from video …

Gaming

River Tubing in the Lake District

Embark on an exciting new adventure and go river tubing in the Lake District! Attention Funstackers! You can now go river tubing in the Lake District – this activity is a first for the area, so why not be one of the …

Watersports, Tubing