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Kids Days Out Cumbria & Lake District |
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always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as
all attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible,
depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper. |
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Go Ape, Grizedale Forest
Visitor Centre, Grizedale, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0Q Tel 0845 643 9215 www.goape.co.uk |
Spend a fun-filled three hours up in the trees, trekking from tree to tree via an assortment of rope bridges and Tarzan swings. Minimum age 10yrs, minimum height 1.4m (4ft7in). Nearby cafe. Pre-booking advised. Groups welcome. | No |
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Go Ape, Whinlatter,
Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5TN Tel 0845 643 9215 www.goape.co.uk |
Spend a fun-filled three hours up in the trees, trekking from tree to tree via an assortment of rope bridges and Tarzan swings. Minimum age 10yrs, minimum height 1.4m (4ft7in). Nearby cafe. Pre-booking advised. Groups welcome. | No |
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English
Heritage. English Heritage locations throughout Cumbria www.english-heritage.org.uk |
From castles to stately homes, ruins and palaces for the whole family to enjoy. Regular fun events and activities: many great ideas for school and educational trips. | Many of our attractions are disabled-friendly |
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The Lakeland Climbing Centre,
Lake District Business Park, Kendal, LA9 6NH, Tel 01539 721766 www.kendalwall.co.uk |
Our world-class indoor climbing centre offers clubs & activities to cater for young climbers from 6 - 17 of all levels of experience. School & club groups. Parties | No |
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Keswick Climbing Wall and
Activity Centre, Southey Hill, Keswick, Cumbria,
CA12 5NR Tel 017687 72000 www.keswickclimbingwall.co.uk |
A huge range of indoor & outdoor activities,
from beginners onwards, including 400 sq. m of indoor climbing wall, AALA-certified
outdoor pursuits (biking, canoeing, rock-climbing,raft-building, abseiling,
etc.) School Groups. |
No |
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Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre,
Nenthead, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3PD, Tel: 01434 382726 www.npht.com |
Pan for minerals and follow the story of mineral mining in the North Pennines on this 200-acre site: visit Carr's Mine and its tunnels, see the deep Brewery Shaft. Group & Educational Visits. Picnic Area. Cafe. Shop | Partial access - ring for details |
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Duckys Park Farm,
Moor Lane, Flookburgh, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7LS, Tel 015395 59293 www.duckysparkfarm.co.uk |
A warm welcome awaits you at Ducky's Park Farm visitor centre. We have created a friendly, safe environment for families and schools to enjoy themselves whilst learning about farming methods. Lots to do whatever the weather. Cafe. Picnic area. | Yes |
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Keswick Mining Museum,
Otley House, Otley Road, Keswick, CA12 5LE, Tel: 017687 80055 www.keswickminingmuseum.co.uk |
"A treat not to be missed", the history of mining & smelting from prehistoric times to today. Pan for gold, look at fossils & see our crystal cave. Shop. Guided walks. | Yes |
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Aquarium of the Lakes,
Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8AS Tel: 015395 30153 www.aquariumofthelakes.co.uk |
A unique freshwater aquarium situated on the southern shore of Lake Windermere Recreating the journey of a river from mountain top to sea, See Lakeland’s menacing pike, char, otters and giant carp. Cafe, gift shop. | Yes |
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Firefighter Experience, Kidside,
Milnthorpe, LA7 7LT Tel: 07941 227063 www.firefighterexperience.com |
Imagine how exciting it is to ride in a fire
engine with blue lights & sirens on, the adrenalin rush you get when you
arrive at the scene of a blaze! Family fun & children's party packages. |
No |
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Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18
1RQ Tel 01229 717614 www.muncaster.co.uk |
Muncaster makes a wonderful full day visit with four top attractions in one location: Castle, Gardens, Owl Centre, Maze. Breathtaking views of the Western Lakeland fells. Cafe, food shop, gift shop | Yes |
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The Custom House, 1
Abbey Road, Barrow, LA14 5JF Tel 01229 823823 www.1abbeyroad.co.uk |
PlayZone and LazerZone children's activities. PlayZone: learning & development through a magical adventure in our Soft play area and gym, Ages 2+. LazerZone: an advanced lazer tag game, ages 7+. Parties, celebrations, restaurant and lots more! |
Yes |
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South Lakes Wild Animal
Park, Broughton Road, Dalton-in-Furness, LA15
8JB, Tel 01229 466086 www.wildanimalpark.co.uk |
Probably Britain's best conservation park, with unique close-up encounters available nowhere else in UK! Animals from Africa, Americas, Asia, etc include tigers, giraffes, rhinos, shop, restaurant, picnic area, miniature steam railway. | Yes |
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Ravenglass & Eskdale
Railway, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW Tel 01229 717171 www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk |
Lakeland's oldest & most picturesque steam railway offers a great day out for all the family from the coast through hidden Miterdale to beautiful Eskdale. Cafes, gift shop, children's special events | Yes: call to check |
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Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding
Pier House, Glenridding, Cumbria CA11 0US Tel 017684 82229 www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk |
A journey on an Ullswater Steamer remains
the perfect way to experience & enjoy England's most beautiful lake!
Sailings daily (except Dec 24/25). Catering on-board & ashore |
Yes: call to check specific boats |
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The Lake District Visitor
Centre at Brockhole, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1LJ Tel 015394 46601 www.lake-district.gov.uk |
Have a great day out overlooking Windermere,
between Troutbeck Bridge and Ambleside. Enjoy our famous adventure playground,
exhibitions, fabulous gardens. Gift shop, cafe |
Yes |
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Dalemain House and
Gardens, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HB Tel 017684 86450 www.dalemain.com |
Enjoy a guided tour through 4 centuries of House Architecture, discover the celebrated Gardens & Historic Parkland & sample superb country house cooking. Look out for special events! | call to check |
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The Rum Story, Lowther
Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7DN Tel 01946 592933 www.rumstory.co.uk |
Leave the streets of our Georgian
town and feel transported to an exotic Caribbean island! The Rum Story tells the
story of our connections with the New World, with the emphasis on the sugarcane
industry. Shop, cafe, school visits. |
Yes |
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Paintball Carlisle, Unit
5, South John Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4BN website |
We have natural woodland for the paintball missions & an Army field for the tactical & fast fire games. We welcome first timers as well as old hands to play paintball. Book online here. | No |
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West Coast Indoor Karting
Ltd, Solway Trading Estate, Maryport, CA15 8NF Tel 01900 816472 www.westcoastkarting.co.uk |
Seriously good fun for 8 years upwards! From beginners to Schumachers! Karts to suit all ages. 520m full race circuit. Training & gear provided. Light refreshments always available. Birthday parties & buffets by arrangement. | Yes: we have a Kart for the disabled |
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The Beacon,
West Strand, Whitehaven,
Cumbria, CA28 7LY Tel 01946 592302 www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk |
Bringing the history of Whitehaven, Cumbria’s Georgian Port alive. Set on the harbour side with audio-visual and interactive displays. Cafe and Gift Shop | Yes |
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Eden Ostrich World,
Langwathby Hall Farm, Langwathby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1LW |
A Working farm with a difference, interactive
animal experiences, rare breeds, sheep milking, indoor and outdoor play and
excellent gift galleries and tea room, all accessible to the whole family!
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Yes
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