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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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Wheelchair friendly |
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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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Keswick Climbing Wall and
Activity Centre, Goosewell Farm, Keswick, Cumbria,
CA12 4RN 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, 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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Lakes Aquarium,
Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8AS Tel: 015395 30153 www.lakesaquarium.co.uk |
Venture through the lakes of the world: encounter mischievous otters, fierce piranha, caiman and dainty seahorses, discover the Virtual Dive Bell and underwater tunnel. Award-winning all-weather attraction on the southern shore of Lake Windermere. Café and gift shop. | 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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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 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, CA28 7LY Tel 01946 592302 www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk |
The new, interactive Beacon is awash with the history of
Western Lake District.
You won’t believe what a great time everyone has exploring the Beacon’s five
floors of of history, weather, games and more! Shop, Bistro, school visits and outreach. |
Winner of Cumbria Tourism Access For All Tourism Award |
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Lakeland
Maze Farm Park, Raines Hall Farm, Sedgwick, Kendal LA8 0JH |
Indoor and outdoor play areas, large soft
play and climbing wall, go karts, inflatable slide, farm animals, pets corner,
puzzle barn, and of course the two maize mazes. Picnic area,
children's parties |
Most of the area is accessible, but access to maze will depend on weather conditions |
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Tullie House Museum
& Art Gallery Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP Tel: 01228 618718 www.tulliehouse.co.uk |
Always something for everyone at Tullie House! Fun, hands-on exhibits and games: fire a Roman weapon, climb our life-sized section of Hadrian’s Wall or visit the badgers’ sett. Journey through the ages, from the present day back to the Romans and before. Gift shop, restaurant | Yes |
