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- HOTELS - Child friendly stays in the Lake District
Ambleside, Windemere, Kendal, and many more child friendly hotel locations
more - PUBS - Child friendly pubs in the Lakes
Check out our choice of family pubs in and around the Lake District
more - HOLIDAY PARKS - Holidav villages near the Lakes
Center Parcs and Haven both have holiday parks near the lake district…
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Family holidays to the Lake District
The Lake District well known for its natural beauty and swarming with an array of outdoor activities, a wealth of superb visitor attractions, festivals and events for all the family is one holiday destination that will keep kids of all ages well and truly entertained! Guaranteed! There’s lake cruises and steam trains; museums and literary character’s homes like William Wordsworth, Beatrix Potter and John Ruskin to visit and wild-life centers, aquariums and even an underground mine for you to explore. This is the famous location of Hogwart's school of wizardry fame and for those who want to get active, there's a climbing wall, leisure centre and high wire experience in Grizedale Forest! Let’s take a closer look at the Lake District and what she has on offer for families.
Places to go with kids in the Lake District
Here are some must see and do attractions that will keep your family busy during your visit.
Aquarium Of The Lakes - Discover the secret world of the lakes at Britain's biggest freshwater aquarium.
Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead - Orginal artwork for her children's "tales"
Fell Foot Country Park - Just the place for families to enjoy a fun picnic and adventure play ground together.
Go Ape, High Ropes Forest Adventure, Grizedale - A challenging course of rope bridges and tarzan swings
Visit the World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness - a well-done exhibit that recreates her characters in the Lake District surroundings.
Hill Top, Near Sawrey - Beatrix Potter wrote and illustrated many of her famous children's stories in this small 17th century farmhouse. It has been kept exactly as she left it. Do buy the kids one of her books and enjoy it together!
Child friendly accommodation in the Lake District
Families have taken holidays in the Lake District for decades; and come rain or shine they've always been welcomed warmly in the many terrific family friendly properties available in the area.
Appleby Manor Country House, Appleby-in-Westmorland - Well-equipped hotel with great views over Lake Windermere. Children will enjoy exploring the gardens and feeding the ducks and swans on the lake shore. Brackenrigg, Penrith - An old coaching inn set in the countryside with beautiful views of Ullswater; a friendly atmosphere where families and children are most welcome. Keswick Country House, Keswick - a most impressive Victorian house with large family rooms and excellent restaurant set in beautiful gardens. The more adventurous members of the family could try the water sports on Lake Derwentwater as well as enjoy numerous walks and the great outdoors. Kings Arms Hotel, Ambleside - A child friendly Inn with spacious self-catering cottages set in the heart of a conservation area. Perfect!
Family restaurants and local cuisine
No matter what your dining preference is; quality dinners, lunches, morning coffee, bar lunches, or afternoon tea the Lake District offers lots of choices as well as many of the regions finest ingredients of which many of which are sourced locally. For the little ones you can always try a more relaxed dining experience at the Oak Bar at the George, the Ramblers bar at the Inn on the Lake and the Kings Arms, which are all traditional Lakeland Pubs.
Fresh, wholesome produce is what the Lake District does best. You'll find local produce everywhere, whether it's Grasmere Gingerbread, Cumberland Sausage and of course plenty of fresh eggs, vegetables and local reared meats. Tea rooms and cafes abound. Check these out: Pizza Express, Lucy's On a Plate, Luscious Lakeland Sausages Diner, Casa Bella and for an evening meal try The Cook House.
Fresh, wholesome produce is what the Lake District does best. You'll find local produce everywhere, whether it's Grasmere Gingerbread, Cumberland Sausage and of course plenty of fresh eggs, vegetables and local reared meats. Tea rooms and cafes abound. Check these out: Pizza Express, Lucy's On a Plate, Luscious Lakeland Sausages Diner, Casa Bella and for an evening meal try The Cook House.
Lake District - useful tips
Any time is a great time for families to visit the Lake District and there are lots of festivals in the region throughout the year. Music, literary, film and beer to name a few! Late summer is the time for the local agricultural shows…so what do you fancy?