Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Grasmere

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Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Grasmere

Lakes Aquarium
Lakes Aquarium
4.1 (2064 ratings)4 (798 ratings)
Aquarium with freshwater and marine life, featuring an underwater otter tunnel and stingrays.
Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, LA12 8AS, United Kingdom
AquariumNature & ParksCafeGift shop
Mentioned by Holgates Cottage Collection
Ten Of The Best Days Out In The South Lake District, Cumbria
"Not too far from the Motor Museum, you’ll find the Lakes Aquarium, which showcases all of the marine life that populates the area’s lakes, as well as nearby Morecambe Bay. As well as local creatures such as pike, arctic charr and thornback rays, you’ll see species from all over the world too, such as clownfish and piranha, as well as a selection of mammals, reptiles and amphibians, such as otters and frogs. One of the highlights is the underwater tunnel section, which allows you to feel as though you’re exploring the depths of Lake Windermere."
National Trust - Wray Castle
National Trust - Wray Castle
4 (2613 ratings)3.5 (1631 ratings)
Neo-gothic 1800s castle featuring a kid-friendly interior with play rooms, plus lakeside grounds.
Low Wray, Ambleside, LA22 0JA, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksCastles
Mentioned by Holgates Cottage Collection
Ten Of The Best Days Out In The South Lake District, Cumbria
"This proper fairytale castle only recently opened its doors to the public and is operated by the National Trust. The neo-gothic castle has numerous towers and turrets to explore and various exhibitions to check out along the way. For example, kids can dress up in period costumes, build their own castle and explore the new Peter Rabbit adventure rooms, as well as an excellent outdoor play area too."
Mentioned by Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips
6 Family Fun Adventures in Windermere | Lake District
"White Cross Bay is less than 5 minutes by car to Brockhole, where you can catch a boat to the other side of Lake Windermere to visit Wray Castle. On the way out you have to go to Ambleside first, get off the boat for 20 mins, re-board, and then set off for Wray Castle but on the trip back you go straight across to Brockhole. The Woodland Nature Play Trail at Wray Castle is great."
Mentioned by ivythwaitelodge.co.uk
Close Attractions - Ivythwaite Lodge, guest house in Windermere
"Wray Castle is a Victorian neo-gothic building at Claife in the English county of Cumbria. The house and grounds have belonged to the National Trust since 1929, but the house has only recently opened to the public on a regular basis."
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
4.7 (5318 ratings)4.5 (2226 ratings)
4-mile trail divided into sections, with distinctive geological features and associated plant life.
Broadwood Entrance, Ingleton, Carnforth LA6 3ET, United Kingdom
Outdoor ActivitiesHiking Trails
Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"You can see six waterfalls, a gorge and a glen all in one go on the Ingleton Waterfall Trail. It offers 4.3 miles of scenic hiking across the Yorkshire and Cumbria border. You’ll follow the River Twiss to Pecca Falls and Hollybush Spout before you reach Thornton Force, which thunders 46 feet into the river below."
Mentioned by Best in York Guide
The Yorkshire Dales with kids
"The Ingleton Waterfalls walk is a gorgeous, 4 ½ mile signposted hike encompassing six pretty waterfalls of varying sizes. The path is not challenging but there are a lot of steps so it is not a suitable route for pushchairs. Walking kids need to wear good gripping footwear for the occasional wet rock."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
Must-Visit Attractions in Yorkshire
"Follow this 5-mile (8km) circular trail through a wooded glen to view one of the most impressive collections of waterfalls in Yorkshire, including the dramatic 46ft-high (14m) Thornton Force."
National Trust - Fell Foot Park
National Trust - Fell Foot Park
4.6 (1467 ratings)4.5 (369 ratings)
Family-friendly spot with cafe and space/facilities for games, picnics, swimming and boating.
Newby Bridge, Ulverston, LA12 8NN, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Holgates Cottage Collection
Ten Of The Best Days Out In The South Lake District, Cumbria
"This park, operated by the National Trust, is located at the southern tip of Lake Windermere and is the perfect place to relax with the family on a sunny day. Whether you just want to relax by the lake with a picnic or go for a paddle, or maybe even try your hand at paddle-boarding or kayaking, there’s loads to do, including a playground for the kids, all with the incredible mountain views in the distance."
Mentioned by Visit Cumbria
Things to Do in Windermere | Attractions & Places to Visit
"Things to do in this Windermere lake shore park include picnics, paddling, duck feeding and rowing boat hire. There is National Trust gift shop and tea room. Fell Foot is on the Windermere Lake Cruises route and connects to Lakeside Pier for other top Windermere attractions.….things to do here >>"
Mentioned by Lake District National Park
Things to do in Windermere
"This Victorian park, restored to its former glory, offers substantial access to the lakeshore, where there are leisure facilities. Fine picnic areas, a cafe and rowing boat and kayak hire make it an ideal day out for families."
Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre
Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre
4.6 (2061 ratings)4 (1126 ratings)
Outdoor attraction with a range of activities, from mini-golf & zip-lines to kayaking & archery.
The Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere, LA23 1LJ, United Kingdom
Visitor centerArchery rangeArt galleryGardenGift shopHistorical landmarkOutdoor activity organiserPlaygroundRestaurantNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips
6 Family Fun Adventures in Windermere | Lake District
"In collaboration with Cumbria Tourism, we had been lucky enough to be provided with tickets for some activities at Brockhole. Located a few miles from Bowness and on the way to Ambleside, Brockhole is an absolute gem of a day out for families. There is a real mix of activities on offer for all ages and although you have to pay for parking, there are lots of activities that are free to take part in (although you will be tempted by the abundance of activities on offer that you do need to pay for so be prepared!)."
Mentioned by originalcottages.co.uk
Top activities to do with the kids in Windermere this Summer
"The Brockhole visitors centre is located between Windermere and Ambleside on the eastern shore of Lake Windermere. Set in exquisite grounds and gardens, Brockhole has plenty of activities this summer for young and old alike. Enjoy boat hire, rafting, pony rides, archery, orienteering or brave the cave (for kids over 5)."
Mentioned by Visit Cumbria
Things to Do in Windermere | Attractions & Places to Visit
"Brockhole, situated in 30 acres of gardens between Ambleside and Windermere, is the Lake District National Park Authority Visitor Centre. One of the most popular Windermere attractions, it has its own landing stage, tree top trek, boat and bike hire, shop, tea rooms….see all things to do here >>"
Borrans Park
Borrans Park
4.6 (102 ratings)4.5 (7 ratings)
1 MacIver Ln, Ambleside, LA22 0HJ, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksGardens
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Ambleside (Cumbria, England
"If you need a picnic spot, or just somewhere to relax in front of Windermere, Borrans Park is a public green space at the lake’s northernmost tip just west of Waterhead. The park merges with the greenery around the Roman fort, and there are benches facing the water so you watch the steamers coming and going, and take in natural splendour the lakeshore. Behind you to the north and northeast are the brooding high fells of the Central Lakeland."
Mentioned by southlakeland.gov.uk
Ambleside and Grasmere parks
"Borrans Park has magnificent views of Windermere lake and is easily accessed from the A591. There are the remains of a Roman road leading to the ruin of a Roman fort with historical interpretation information in the adjacent field. The large grassed recreation area has picnic tables and ample seating."
Dubwath Silver Meadows Nature Reserve
Dubwath Silver Meadows Nature Reserve
4.6 (70 ratings)4.5 (31 ratings)
Cockermouth, CA13 9YL, United Kingdom
Nature preserveNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
4.7 (309 ratings)5 (317 ratings)
Producer of bobbins for local industries, with original machinery and a Victorian steam engine.
Colton Hill, Finsthwaite, Lakeside, Ulverston LA12 8AX, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksHeritage buildingHistorical landmarkHistoric Sites
Mentioned by greengablesguesthouse.co.uk
Close Attractions - Green Gables Guest House, Guest House in Windermere
"A working mill built in 1835, Stott Park created the wooden bobbins vital to the spinning and weaving industries of Lancashire. Typical of mills across Cumbria, today you can see industry from a bygone age and watch as bobbins are made using the mill's original machinery. Although Stott Park worked continuously until 1971, it remains almost identical to its Victorian appearance of 100 years ago."
Loughrigg Fell
Loughrigg Fell
4.9 (111 ratings)5 (513 ratings)
Popular hilltop hiking trail offering sweeping views of area ridges, valleys & Lake Windermere.
Ambleside, LA22 9HQ, United Kingdom
Mountain peakNature & ParksHistoric Walking AreasMountains
Windermere
Windermere
4.7 (942 ratings)4.5 (3633 ratings)
This large glacial ribbon lake features 18 islands, plus ferries & other boating activities.
United Kingdom
LakeNature & ParksBodies of Water

Best Museums in Grasmere

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
4.4 (3426 ratings)4.5 (2406 ratings)
Interactive exhibits tell the story of Potter's writing and her importance to Lakeland conservation.
Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BX, United Kingdom
MuseumsExhibitTheater companySpecialty Museums
Castlegate House Gallery
Castlegate House Gallery
4.3 (18 ratings)4.5 (10 ratings)
Castlegate House, Castlegate, Cockermouth, CA13 9HA, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseums
Banks J B & Son
Banks J B & Son
4.8 (35 ratings)5 (182 ratings)
34 Market Pl, Cockermouth, CA13 9NG, United Kingdom
Hardware storeMuseumsSpecialty Museums

Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Grasmere

Ice Cream Garden & Tearoom
Ice Cream Garden & Tearoom
4.9 (32 ratings)
10 Corn Market, Penrith, CA11 7DA, United Kingdom
Tea houseBreakfast restaurantCafeIce cream shopSoup restaurant
Jasper's Coffee House
Jasper's Coffee House
4.6 (257 ratings)
20 Station St, Keswick, CA12 5HF, United Kingdom
CafeCoffee shop
Chapter 12 Coffee Rooms
Chapter 12 Coffee Rooms
4.8 (128 ratings)
12 Little Dockray, Penrith, CA11 7HL, United Kingdom
Coffee shopCafe
Mentioned by Things To Do
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Free Museums in Grasmere

Puzzling Place
Puzzling Place
4.4 (1136 ratings)4.5 (1285 ratings)
Fun attraction with illusion exhibits, a gallery of holograms and 3D images, and a puzzle shop.
Museum Square, Keswick, CA12 5DZ, United Kingdom
MuseumsGift shopSpecialty Museums
Quaker Tapestry Museum
Quaker Tapestry Museum
4.6 (73 ratings)4.5 (156 ratings)
Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Kendal, LA9 4BH, United Kingdom
Heritage museumMuseumsCharityConference centerGardenHandicraft museumHistory museumNovelty storeParking lotQuaker churchSpecialty Museums
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Blackwell
Blackwell
4.7 (401 ratings)4.5 (716 ratings)
Large, late-19th-century house full of furniture and objects by Arts and Crafts movement designers.
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JT, United Kingdom
MuseumsHistoric SitesArt Museums

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Grasmere

4.7 (13 reviews)
White Moss, Wood Close
house
$228.75 /night
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4.7 (577 reviews)
Compston House B & B
bed & breakfast
$60.75 /night
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4.3 (6 reviews)
The Lake Lodge, Wansfell Holme, Windermere
Hotel
$350 /night
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