Looking for secluded Country Walks, Art Galleries, Forts and Museums, Stately Homes and Castles, you’ll find it all here!
With its breathtaking scenery and dynamic market towns & Cities, Cumbria has something to offer to everyone. Families can enjoy the many attractions scattered around the region. Visit Walby Farm Park for bucket loads of fun inside and out, or come see one of Cumbria’s best loved landmarks Carlisle Castle for a full family day out.
Birdoswald Roman Fort is the perfect stopping point along the west side of Hadrian’s Wall for a longer break from your day’s adventure and to rest your weary legs.
Explore the extensive remains of the Roman Fort and discover life shortly after the Romans left Britain. Outside you can see wildlife in abundance as this site is a real nature haven. Inside, the exhibition has interesting displays and artefacts, as well as a model of the Wall at its full height.
If you are looking for a day of ultimate excitement and value for money, then why not try a day out at “Carlisle Races”
In recent years Carlisle Racecourse has fast become one of the premier attractions in the region, with the extensive redevelopment of existing facilities and the introduction of various others, PLUS, a significant increase in race day visitors and not forgetting its convenient location, extensive free parking and 250 acres of parkland! Carlisle Racecourse really is the perfect venue for any event, however large or small.
Standing proudly in the city it has dominated for nine centuries, Carlisle Castle was a constantly updated working fortress until well within living memory. Now its rich and varied visitor attractions reflect its long and eventful history. Even before the medieval castle was begun, this site was an important Roman fortress.
Today, the castle still plays a prominent role in Cumbria as one of its best-loved landmarks. With an exhibition, a programme of guided tours, beautiful medieval carvings, a dungeon, a picnic area, a unique gift shop and being so close to Hadrian’s Wall, the castle makes for a full family day out.
Carlisle Cathedral is one of the jewels of North West England and it celebrates its 900 anniversary in 2022. After standing on the border with Scotland for nine centuries, it has a lively story to tell. It may not be the best-known mediaeval Cathedral in England, it is certainly not the biggest, but it delights its many visitors.
The Hadrian’s Wall Path is an 84 mile (135 km) long National Trail stretching coast to coast across northern England, from Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne in the east to Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria on the west coast.
The National Trail follows the line of the Hadrian’s Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site, passing through some of the most beautiful parts of England – from rolling fields and rugged borderlands to the vibrant cities of Newcastle and Carlisle – with dozens of fascinating museums along the way.
Talkin Tarn is a great destination for the whole family. From a 65 acre lake set amid 120 acres of farmland and woodland. The tarn is an ideal place for active recreation or a quiet stroll through the mature woodlands.
For the more adventurous there are water sports including sailing, windsurfing and canoeing.
A permanent orienteering course is laid out around the park. The shop hires mountain bikes and there are suggested routes taking you through beautiful countryside.
BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE AND ANIMALS WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT – BIRDS, MAMMALS & REPTILES.
From Anaconda to Zebra there’s a world of wildlife nestled in the Lakeland fells at The Lake District Wildlife Park. See over 100 animal species ranging from the cheeky Meerkats to endangered species like Lemurs, Gibbons and Vultures.
Alpacaly Ever After are now thrilled to offer an adventure day like no other! Trekking the stunning North western Fells with one of the awesome Once Upon a Llamas! Be surrounded by the beauty of the Lake District World Heritage Site, as you hike over 2000ft, ticking off at least two Wainwrights! Bask in the breath-taking views over Derwent water and get to know your fascinating new llama friend along your journey.
Or Trail through England’s only true mountain forest, get to know the delightful alpacas up close along the way, take part in feeding time and ask as many questions as you can think of!
Mix history with fun with this stunning visitor attraction. Castle ruins, Extensive historic gardens with one of the UK’s most exciting adventure playgrounds.
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling across one of the largest adventure playgrounds in the country. When you have done this you have also found the lost castle.
Miltonrigg Woods is an extraordinary and atmospheric place. An outstanding feature in the Cumbrian landscape, this ancient woodland displays vibrant flowers and magnificent veteran trees, as well as wetland areas and a pond.
With so much to see, excellent access facilities and a number of benches at key points to provide a welcome rest, this woodland is ideal for walkers and is a beautiful spot for a picnic. It’s also just a few kilometres south of Hadrian’s Wall and other historical attractions, making it a great destination for an extended stay.
Leighton Hall near Carnforth, is the family home of the famous Gillow furniture making family. Famous for its’ Objects d’art and stunning pieces of Gillow furniture, Leighton is a place where everyone can relax; there are no roped off areas, and it’s not often you’re asked not to touch!
Perfect for families with children, visitors are welcomed at the front door by friendly and entertaining guides and are encouraged to sit on the furniture and really get involved.
Walby Farm Park is the place to be for bucket loads of fun inside and out, delicious homemade food, and best of all – the chance to make a magical connection with animals.
You’ll encounter farmyard favourites and rare breeds – cute and cuddly, big and small. With fun and interactive sessions include meet the rabbits and guinea pigs, pony grooming, sheep racing, ferret racing, hand feeding and milking demonstrations. The Animal Paddocks and Animal Barn are full of interesting finds and there’s plenty of information to help visitors of all ages learn as they go.
