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Toddler amongst a sea of yellow daffodils at Sizergh. He is wearing a green jumper and blue glasses.
Spring at Sizergh captures the imagination | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

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.

Family days out in the Lake District

Whether you're here in the Lakes for a day or the full week, there's plenty to entertain the little ones both indoors and out.

Aira Force 

There’s plenty of space for wild play at Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park and to see the waterfall in full force. Pick up a nature spotter sheet and explore the woodland pathways. Stroll by the lakeshore or venture up Gowbarrow Fell for amazing lake views of Ullswater.

A family of four, two adults and two young children, hold hands as they walk down a path towards the lakeshore, against a mountain backdrop

Wray 

Explore the castle's lakeshore grounds, with shingle beach and woodland wanders galore. Challenge yourself to a range of traditional games on the lawn, skim a stone across the lake and tuck into a treat in Joey's café.

Family in the daffodils enjoying a spring garden

Tarn Hows 

The 1 3/4 mile circular route around Tarn Hows offers a pushchair friendly walk with cracking fell views, perfect picnic spots, easy parking, café and toilets. A great Lake District adventure without the altitude.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 2 (km: 3.2)
View of walkers on the path around Tarn Hows

Fell Foot 

Fell Foot’s lakeshore park is a great place to begin your Lake District adventure. There's a friendly welcome team and everything to make your day comfortable – a large car park, toilets, café, lakeshore access, changing rooms and showers. Adventure seekers can get out onto the lake, and there's plenty of space to run around on land too, plus a small playground, nature trail and balance bikes to borrow.

Little girl smelling the daffodils at Fell Foot, Cumbria

School holidays in the Lake District

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Easter adventures 

Spring into action with a family-friendly Easter activity trail. Complete nature-themed activities to claim your chocolate egg, or a vegan and Free From chocolate egg, both made using Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa. Head to Wray, Sizergh, Allan Bank, Acorn Bank and Wordsworth House and Garden to have a go. Each trail costs £3.50.

Visitors enjoying Easter activities at Gibside, Tyne & Wear

Family adventures further afield

Discover more family days out in the North of England with plenty of places to play, explore, and create memories.

Adventure awaits: family fun in the North East 

Embrace the wonder of winter with unforgettable family adventures across the North East. From brisk woodland strolls and frosty treasure hunts to snug indoor trails and historic houses glowing with seasonal warmth, there’s something for every kind of day. Whether you're crunching through snow or warming up after a chilly breeze, discover playful ways to explore, learn, and make lasting memories together.

A couple with their young child walk across an iron bridge, with the large house at Cragside visible behind them in the background surrounded by evergreen trees.

Family-friendly places in Liverpool and Lancashire 

Plan your 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 rain or shine.

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Family-friendly places in Cheshire and Manchester 

Plan your a family day out in Cheshire and Manchester. We've got play areas, activities for kids, wildlife to spot and plenty of things to do when it rains.

Walking in the gardens at Quarry Bank, Cheshire

Family-friendly places in Yorkshire 

Plan an adventure in Yorkshire. With play areas, activities for kids, wildlife to spot and plenty of things to do when it rains. Bring the whole family to make memories during your time together.

A child wearing winter coat, hat and wellies goes down a wide metal slide, as a parent cheers her on
View over Derwent Water looking towards Skiddaw in the Lake District in spring

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