10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Cumbria That You Shouldn't Miss

July 9, 2021 Etsuko Causey

Discover the best top things to do in Cumbria, United Kingdom including Lake District National Park Guided Walks, Stott Park Bobbin Mill, Keswick Brewing Company, Wordsworth Grasmere, Theatre by the Lake, Honister Slate Mine, The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Beatrix Potter Gallery, Wordsworth House and Garden, The Puzzling Place.
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1. Lake District National Park Guided Walks

LA9 7RL England +44 1539 724555 [email protected] http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/events
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5.0 based on 298 reviews

Lake District National Park Guided Walks

The Lake District National Park is a national treasure and World Heritage Site. It boasts England's largest lake, Windermere, and its highest peak, Scafell Pike. One of the best ways to discover this unique living, cultural landscape, is by going on a Lake District National Park guided walk. Join one of our local experts to summit world famous fell tops, exploring ancient caves, paddle in the sea, stare up at wild waterfalls, explore historical houses, gazing across vast valleys and of course look across the beautiful lakes that give this special place it's name. All of our guided walks are led by passionate, local volunteers who love nothing more than to share their love of the Lake District with you. And all the money from our walks goes back to looking after the National Park for generations to come.

2. Stott Park Bobbin Mill

Colton Hill, Ulverston LA12 8AX England +44 15395 31087 http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stott-park-bobbin-mill/?utm_source=Trip%20Advisor&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Trip%20Advisor%20Profiles&utm_content=stott%20park%20bobbin%20mill
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5.0 based on 384 reviews

Stott Park Bobbin Mill

Reviewed By markaF791UT

An outstandingly well preserved mill where wooden bobbins were made for the UK weaving industry of the 19th and 20th centuries. Almost exactly as it was left when the mill closed, a guide takes you on a tour of the mill and demonstrates how bobbins were made in the millions. The tour includes working lathes and the truly spectacular original working steam engine that powered the mill. There is also a little shop where you can buy genuine antique bobbins.

3. Keswick Brewing Company

The Old Brewery Brewery Lane Brewery Lane, Keswick CA12 5BY England +44 17687 80700 [email protected] http://www.keswickbrewery.co.uk
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5.0 based on 221 reviews

Keswick Brewing Company

Keswick Brewing Company is a craft brewery within two minutes walk of Keswick town centre. Visit our Fox Tap bar, Beer Shop & enjoy a Tour of the brewery. Brewery Socials on last weekend of month. Brewery Tours - Enjoy the brewery tour which includes sampling a selection of our beers. Discover how beer is made, how we use sheeps wool to brew great beers and what makes our beers green! Brewery Tours Tuesday - Saturday at 11.30am & 1.30pm. Tours can be booked on-line or by phone. Pre-booking recommended. The Fox Tap - Enjoy a beer where it is brewed in our new Fox Tap bar. Open Tuesday - Saturday 12 - 5pm (for extended hours see our website) Beer Shop - with cask beer to take away, bottled & canned beers, merchandise, local gins, cider & gifts. Open Monday - Saturday 10.30 - 5pm. There is no charge for entry to our beer shop or bar. Brewery Socials - Brewery fresh beers, new releases & great street food. Last weekend of month On-line Shop - with free Brewery collection available.

Reviewed By tonyhS3959WL - Salisbury, United Kingdom

My wife (Judy) and I have just enjoyed a fantastic tour of the Keswick Brewery and tasting. Our host, Nigel, was quite superb. So enthusiastic and informative and so welcoming. An excellent visit and the samples of the ales were delicious. Can’t recommend this tour more. Only regret is that the beer is only sold in Cumbria but understandable. Can’t wait to return and sample some more and see the new Fox Tap bar open. Thanks Nigel and good luck from Tony and Judy Hodge of Salisbury.

4. Wordsworth Grasmere

591 Dove Cottage A, Grasmere LA22 9SH England +44 15394 35544 [email protected] http://wordsworth.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 893 reviews

Wordsworth Grasmere

In 1799, while on a walking tour of the Lake District, William Wordsworth saw Dove Cottage in Grasmere and decided to make it his home. He had known the valley as a boy, describing it as ‘paradise’. Within a few weeks, Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy had moved in and were busily furnishing the home and planning a garden. It was whilst living here that Wordsworth produced most of his best-loved poems, and Dorothy wrote her fascinating Grasmere journal. A visit to Dove Cottage today transports you back to this remarkable period of ‘plain living and high thinking’. The sights, sounds and smells bring to life the bustling family home the Wordsworths would have known over 200 years ago. In this humble Lake District cottage, you can feel how a unique combination of people and place came together and changed poetry forever. You will need to book your ticket before you visit. To book tickets for a timed entry slot to Dove Cottage and the Garden-Orchard please visit our website.

Reviewed By HowesMel

Wordsworth Cafe at Dove Cottage, Grasmere was an absolute delight. With a friendly greeting and scrumptious, freshly prepared food and great coffee it’s well worth a visit. The scones are dreamy!

5. Theatre by the Lake

Lake Road, Keswick CA12 5DJ England +44 17687 74411 [email protected] http://www.theatrebythelake.com
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4.5 based on 1,371 reviews

Theatre by the Lake

Theatre by the Lake has a setting on the shores of Derwentwater no other professional theatre in Britain can match. Each year it stages up to nine of its own productions of classic, modern and new plays on its two stages and has won multi-starred reviews from national critics. It also hosts festivals of literature, jazz, film and mountains. There are lifts to all levels and wheelchair users can get to all front-of-house and backstage areas. Both auditoria have enhanced-hearing and induction loop systems.

Reviewed By JohnNorth5 - Darlington, United Kingdom

Great venue, great production, great price and to top it off really good, well priced ice cream for the interval. An outstanding night - will definitely return.

6. Honister Slate Mine

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4.5 based on 1,435 reviews

Honister Slate Mine

Honister Slate Mine is a unique award winning experience, England's last remaining working slate mine and England's very first Via Ferrata!! All weather adventures available & activities to suit all ages. Pre-booking is essential!

7. The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction

The Old Laundry Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3BX England +44 15394 88444 [email protected] http://www.hop-skip-jump.com
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4.5 based on 2,726 reviews

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction

*Please check the website for Winter opening hours* An enchanting visitor attraction in the English Lake District where Beatrix Potter’s magical stories are brought to life in 3D. Learn about the famous Miss Potter, meet Peter Rabbit and step into Mr McGregor’s kitchen garden. Enjoy delicious treats in the Tea Room and browse the world-famous souvenir gift shop.

Reviewed By iansabrinaroberts - Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, United Kingdom

What a lovely quaint museum dedicated to the stories of childhood memories Interactive section was very appealing to both old and young

Beatrix Potter Gallery Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NS England +44 15394 36355 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beatrix-potter-gallery-and-hawkshead
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4.5 based on 651 reviews

Beatrix Potter Gallery

This quirky building in the heart of Hawkshead displays original watercolours and work by Beatrix Potter, from the National Trust collection. It's the only place you can step inside the famous tales and get up-close to the original illustrations.

Reviewed By dunnka - Birmingham, United Kingdom

What a fantastic little place this is, many interesting g things to see and read, a lovely in sight to the life to the brilliantly talented Beatrix Potter, Staff are extremely friendly and polite and very knowledgeable. Would def return and 100% recommended

9. Wordsworth House and Garden

Wordsworth House Main Street, Cockermouth CA13 9RX England +44 1900 824805 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wordsworth-house
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4.5 based on 490 reviews

Wordsworth House and Garden

This 18th-century Georgian town house was the birthplace and childhood residence of the English poet William Wordsworth.

Reviewed By Stephen51 - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom

We have been promising ourselves to visit Wordsworth House for years and finally got round to it last week before it closed for the Winter. What a great place for both children and adults alike. The staff, all dressed in period costume were extremely entertaining offering samples that had been made in the kitchen to authentic Georgian recipes and entertaining the children with stories of life as a servant. The dining room is set with authentic food, once again made in the kitchen, and looks as if the residents have just finished their meal and left the room. There is also a wonderful Harpsichord in the drawing room, which was made in the 21st Century and has a beautiful sound. The gardens were also a must see although we realised that they would be much better in the Summer season. A Great place for all ages with plenty of play opportunities for children and adults alike!

10. The Puzzling Place

9A Museum Square, Keswick CA12 5DZ England +44 17687 75102 [email protected] http://www.puzzlingplace.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 1,438 reviews

The Puzzling Place

A unique exhibition based on optical illusion. Witness balls rolling uphill in the antigravity room, visibly grow and shrink in the Ames room and be amazed by our interactive optical illusion exhibits, artwork and sculptures, as well as the hologram gallery!

Reviewed By rhial30 - Manchester, United Kingdom

Looked up things to do and our 10 year old really loved the sound of this. Really friendly welcome, very reasonably priced and really great fun! Would highly recommend to anyone with or without children...brilliant!

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