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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 7 attractions in Grasmere
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 13 attractions in Keswick
Attraction type: Hiking trail
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 13 attractions in Keswick

Theatre by the Lake in Keswick is a small, cozy, but newly built theatre.  The theatre caters to the mountian climber in shorts and hiking boots, as well as the "dressed for the theatre" crowd. The...

Attraction type: Theater
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 13 attractions in Keswick
Attraction type: Mine
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 13 attractions in Keswick

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!

Attraction type: Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Bassenthwaite
Attraction type: Nature center; Zoo
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Dove Cottage, Grasmere
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 7 attractions in Grasmere

Dove Cottage was the home of William Wordsworth during his most productive and inspired years. He arrived in 1799, looking for a haven, where he could settle down and fulfil his dream of living a...

Attraction type: Historic home
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Center Parcs, Penrith
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 7 attractions in Penrith
Attraction type: Park
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Lake Derwent, Keswick
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 13 attractions in Keswick
Attraction type: Lake
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Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Hawkshead

Scenic forest located in England's Lake District that serves as a recreation center for hiking and mountain biking, plus an outdoor "art museum" with numerous sculptures scattered throughout the forest.

Attraction type: Forest
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Hill Top, Ambleside
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Ambleside

Located in England's historic Lake District, this working farm owned by Beatrix Potter was the setting for her delightful and popular series of animal tales.

Attraction type: Historic home
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Lakeland Segway, Graythwaite
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Graythwaite
Attraction type: All terrain vehicle trail; Group tour/boat
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Brantwood, Coniston
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Coniston

The former home of artist and writer John Ruskin is perched high above Coniston Water.

Attraction type: Historic home
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Levens Hall, Kendal
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 8 attractions in Kendal
Attraction type: Architectural building
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The World of Beatrix Potter, Bowness-on-Windermere
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Bowness-on-Windermere

The characters of Beatrix Potter's stories are brought to life in this recreation of the Lakeland countryside.

Attraction type: Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 7 attractions in Penrith
Attraction type: Forest
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Orrest Head, Windermere
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 6 attractions in Windermere
Attraction type: Lookout; Scenic/historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 8 attractions in Kendal
Attraction type: Castle
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Grange-over-Sands

Cumbria's most stately home contains a museum of historic cars.

Attraction type: Historic home; Transportation museum; Garden
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Furness Abbey, Barrow-in-Furness
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 5 attractions in Barrow-in-Furness
Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Architectural building; Historic site
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