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Home of Beatrix Potter, dramatic landscapes and fascinating history.
Family-friendly places in the Lake District
Plan your next family day out in the Lake District. From natural outdoor play areas to indoor themed house trails, wildlife spotting to dressing up, there's something for all ages to enjoy.
The Lake District's family friendly places
Find houses, gardens and natural play areas to explore with the whole family.
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Allan Bank
Come and play at Allan Bank this winter. Whether you are following the hibernation trail, looking for red squirrels in the woods or having an indoor picnic, we’ve got plenty of family activities to help you create great memories together come rain or shine.
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Sizergh
Whether you’re after a wild play area to let little legs run off some steam, a peaceful garden for a pram-friendly walk, or a children’s trail through a house filled with treasures, there’s something for all ages at Sizergh.
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Wray Castle
Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Wray Castle this Autumn, from outdoor walks and lakeside views to a scenic boat cruise across Windermere.
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Fell Foot
From buggy-friendly lakeshore walks to Gothic boathouses to explore and England’s largest lake to splash in, there’s something for all ages at Fell Foot.
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Acorn Bank
Whilst Acorn Bank is now closed for the season, you can drop in over weekends in February for a special snowdrop event.
Christmas
Things to do in the Lake District this Christmas
The celebrations have begun and we've got some relaxed, low-key events happening if you're looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the season. Capture a festive photo with your four-legged friend at Fell Foot, step back in time to a Victorian Christmas at Townend, join a craft workshop at Allan Bank or browse for that perfect gift in the shop at Sizergh.
Family adventures further afield
Discover more family days out in the North of England with plenty of places to play, explore, and create memories.
Family-friendly places in the North East
Enjoy great family days out in the North East this autumn. From colourful woodland walks to the best play areas and explorer trails through houses and castles. There's plenty to keep the whole family entertained come rain or shine.
Family-friendly places in Liverpool and Lancashire
Plan your next family day out in Liverpool and Lancashire. From the beauty of the great outdoors and amazing histories to play areas, balance bikes and even a maze, there's something for the whole family to enjoy this winter, rain or shine.
Family-friendly places in Cheshire and Greater Manchester
Plan a Christmas adventure in Cheshire and Greater Manchester, with play areas, activities for kids, wildlife to spot and plenty of things to do when it rains, there's something for the whole family this winter.
Family-friendly places in Yorkshire
Plan an autumn adventure in Yorkshire this autumn, with play areas, activities for kids, autumn wildlife to spot and plenty of things to do when it rain. There's something for the whole family.