Things to do in the Lake District when it Rains
We’re not going to lie – it does rain a fair bit up here. Even in the Summer. But don’t let that dampen your spirits.
Wet Days in the Lakes Call For Some Fun Indoor Activities
You can either waterproof up and just get out and about anyway or see it as an opportunity to take in some of the Lake District’s indoor delights.
The World of Beatrix Potter
No trip to the Lake District is complete without a trip to see Peter Rabbit and his friends at The World of Beatrix Potter – especially if you’re visiting with children.
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You can see Beatrix Potter’s stories brought to life in a magical woodland glade. Explore Peter Rabbit’s Garden (watch out for Mr McGregor) and see how many details you can spot from the stories – you can even sample some of the fruit, vegetables and salad that’s grown there in the café.
And don’t forget to take home a souvenir or two from the gift shop.
Lakes Aquarium
Over two floors at the Lakes Aquarium you’ll find hundreds of incredible creatures from the Lake District and around the world
Derwent Pencil Museum
Want to see a gigantic pencil? Be rude not to. Home to one of the biggest colour pencils in the world (almost eight metres long), the Derwent Pencil Museum in Keswick is well worth a visit.
Blackwell House
One of the finest examples of Arts & Crafts architecture, with nearly all of its original features still intact.
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This Grade 1 listed Blackwell House also enjoys a gorgeous and peaceful setting with views over Windermere and the Coniston fells.
Formerly a holiday home and a school, it’s now recognised as an internationally significant masterpiece of artistic design.
Brantwood
Overlooking Coniston Water, Brantwood was once the home of Victorian writer and art critic, John Ruskin.
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Now a museum dedicated to Ruskin and the arts, it holds events and exhibitions all year round, and is also co-home to the Cumbria Wisteria Collection – Ruskin was also a noted garden experimenter and the 250-acre estate features eight unique gardens created by him.
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Lake District Christmas light switch-on
There’s no getting around the fact that Christmas is coming. So, if you want to start feeling fabulously festive, here’s the upcoming events
Halloween in the Lake District
Bonfire night takes place on the fifth, but here’s where and when you can hear some big bangs light up the night sky in the Lake District
Lake District Bonfire Night
Bonfire night takes place on the fifth, but here’s where and when you can hear some big bangs light up the night sky in the Lake District
Where can I see daffodils in the Lake District?
Who would have thought a flower could become a tourist attraction? Here’s our selection of the best places to see daffodils in the Lakes
Bluebell walks in the Lake District
Blankets of bluebells can be seen in ancient woodland and beyond all over Cumbria from mid-April and throughout May
