If you are looking for some inspiration of places to visit and things to do in the Lake District national park and in Cumbria, you are on the right page. Cumbria is home to a multitude of castles, manors, and gardens to visit. Some are managed by the National Trust, others by English Heritage or are private. There are as well plenty of museums to visit during raining days. And of course a great choice of outdoors and indoors activities to do in family.
This page lists all the places we have visited and activities we tried so far. We have mentioned the ones that are dog friendly. You can access all our blog post by either directly selecting them in the map below or by searching in the list. All are blog posts are written in English and French.
List of Places to Visit and Things to do in Cumbria
Visiting Hutton in the Forest Historic House and Garden – Cumbria
Find all the information to visit the beautiful Hutton in the Forest historic house and garden near Penrith. The garden is dog-friendly. French version available.
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Discovering the hidden Japanese Garden of Giggle Alley wood – Eskdale Green, Cumbria
Exploring Giggle Alley wood in Eskdale green to discover the japanese garden. Lunch at Woodland tearoom in Santon Bridge. Version française disponible.
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Discovering Dubwath Silver Meadows Nature Reserve – Bassenthwaite, Cumbria
Dubwath Silver Meadows is nice little nature reserve near Bassenthwaite in Cumbria. It is a great place to spend a couple of hours in family. The path is pushchair friendly and it is also dog-friendly. French version available.
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Observing the birds in Hodbarrow nature reserve, Millom, Cumbria
Dog friendly circular walk around Hodbarrow nature reserve.
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Visit of Mirehouse garden, Keswick, Cumbria, England
Discovering the beautiful estate of Mirehouse house and garden near Keswick in Cumbria. The estate and garden are dog friendly and there are several pushchair friendly paths. French version available.
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Observing the Autumnal Colours in Fell Foot Park, Lake District, Cumbria, England
Fell foot is a National Trust park at the end of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria. It is dog friendly and perfect for a walk in family. The park is gorgeous in autumn. French version available.
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Visit of Wray Castle, Ambleside, Cumbria-England
Discover the incredible history of the Dawson family by visiting Wray Castle, located near Ambleside on the shore of Lake Windermere in Cumbria. French version available
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Additionally, you might find these websites useful:
- National Trust page for the Lake District
- English Heritage page for Cumbria
- Visit Cumbria website
- Visit Lake District website
You can find all our recommendations of restaurants on this page and dog-friendly walks here.
Do not hesitate to tell us about your favourites places to visit or activities to do in Cumbria.
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