Top Things to do in Lake District
Top Hotels in Lake District
- 1. Ravenstone Manor Hotel
- 2. Applegarth Villa Hotel and Restaurant (Adult Only)
- 3. Ambleside Salutation Hotel, BW Premier Collection
- 4. The Keswick Country House Hotel
- 5. The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
- 6. Ravenstone Manor Hotel
- 7. Riverside Hotel
- 8. Damson Dene Hotel
- 9. The Wordsworth Hotel
- 10. Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, BW Premier Collection
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Things to do in Lake District, England: The Best History Museums
Cumbria's valleys and fells (as the low mountains are known) are home to idyllic villages, high moorlands and picturesque lakes. Literary buffs will enjoy Wordsworth's Dove Cottage (go in March to see daffodils), and if you've got kids in tow, visit The World of Beatrix Potter. Or just enjoy a leisurely drive through beautiful scenery.
Restaurants in Lake District
1. Graphite Gallery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry
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4.5 based on 136 reviews
Immerse yourself in Lake District History at the Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry. Inside you can explore a typical Victorian farmers home from the food in the kitchen, to the elegance of the parlour. Other galleries tell the story of the Arts and Crafts movement, and the industrial history of this beautiful part of the world. Here you can discover the Lake District’s past in farming, mining, tanning, and many other ways that people have made a living amongst the fells. The Museum allows you to discover how people have lived in the Lake District and how the unique landscape has shaped their lives. You can also find out about Arthur Ransome, one of the Lake District’s most famous authors, and colourful characters. And why not stroll down the Victorian high street before you go to find out about the toys, food, and even medicines of the past. The Museum of Lakeland life is a must see for anyone interested in the history of this beautiful area, and with changing exhibitions looking at all aspects of Lakeland Life there will always be something new to discover.
Reviewed By S9879LVlindam
We loved everything about our visit to this local Museum. The receptionist was very friendly and helpful and the shop was well stocked.
3. Penrith Museum
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4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By durham05 - Durham, United Kingdom
Always impressed with the displays here which are rotated on a regular basis. Small but quite a lot to see. Free admission as well.
4. Keswick Museum
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4.5 based on 306 reviews
Great exhibitions, activities and cafe in a glorious park setting by the river. Giant map, musical stones and loads for kids to do. Open daily 10-4
Reviewed By Kafferz
This was the first Museum I went into after the first lockdown and I couldn't have felt more safe. The volunteers were so welcoming. I loved learning about how Keswick and the lakes had inspired artists and writers over the centuries, plus the natural history of the region. There were loads of things for kids (big and small) to do-including the musical stones!
5. Kendal Museum
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4.0 based on 118 reviews
Founded in 1796, Kendal Museum's fascinating collections include local and global archaeology, history, geology and natural history.
Reviewed By andrewp295 - Kilmacolm, United Kingdom
I went here with my two daughters and two nieces on a very wet day. Because of teh Covid-19 related restrictions in place we understandably had to go around in a pre-ordered way and certain activities were off limits, but this did not affect our enjoyment of the museum at all. So much on display, from geology to social history... and of course the natural history section including a dodo recreated from a genuine skeleton. The staff on duty were exceptionally helpful, including giving the girls a free book on the dodo, as well as very knowledgeable. While a small museum, it would be easy to spend a couple of hours there as the displays are so avried and there is a lot packed into the available space. It's excellent value for money.
