Lake District Family Holiday Activities 

South Lakes Wild Animal Park
This park is recognised as one of Europe's leading conservation zoos and is a perfect activity for your family holiday in the Lake District. It is home to many animals that have the freedom to wander around including lemur monkeys, deer, emus, and kangaroos.  

Contact Details: South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Broughton Road, Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8JR
Tel: +44 (0)1229 466086

The Aquarium of the Lakes 
The aquarium is an awarding-winning freshwater aquarium and great family holiday activity. You can discover the life of the creatures living in and around the waters. There are over 30 displays including freshwater fish, otters, ducks, sharks and rays.

Contact Details: Lakes Aquarium, Lakeside, Newby Bridge, LA12 8AS
Tel: +44 (0)15395 30153

The World of Beatrix Potter
Come and meet Peter Rabbit and all his friends at the Magical World of Beatrix Potter as part of your Lake District family holiday. This is the only Beatrix Potter themed attraction in Europe, kids old and young will love seeing some of their best loved characters and all 23 tales brought to life in this enchanting world.

Contact Details: The World of Beatrix Potter, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3BX
Tel: +44 (0)15394 88444

Lakeland Miniature Village 
This miniature village gives you over 100 buildings, farms, houses and farms built from local Coniston slate, which creates a fascinating insight into the Lake District landscape and buildings of Yesteryear. Kids and adults alike will enjoy this miniature world as part of their holiday in the Lake District.

Contact Details: Coach House, Winder Lane, Flookburgh, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 7LE
Tel: +44 (0)15395 58500
 
Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole 
The Lake District visitor centre provides visitors with all the information and help you need to enjoy and appreciate England's largest National Park and have a fantastic family holiday in the Lake District. The centre has regular events and there are various activities for children, plus an adventure playground.

Contact Details: Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole, Windermere, LA23 1LJ
Tel: +44 (0)15394 46601

Low Sizergh Barn
Low Sizergh Barn is a farm shop, tea room, craft gallery and farm trail on an organic dairy farm near the Lake District national park. The farm shop is filled with one of the best selections of local and speciality foods in Cumbria including organic cheese, eggs and ice cream.

Contact Details: Low Sizergh Barn, Low Sizergh Farm, Sizergh, Kendal, LA8 8AE
Tel: +44 (0)15395 60426

Ruskin Museum
There has been a Ruskin Museum in Coniston since 1901. The museum has a Ruskin collection, they also have coppermines, slate, geology, lace, farming and Donald Campbell exhibitions. This is an interesting and educational stop on your holiday in the Lake District.

Contact Details: Ruskin Museum, Coniston, LA21 8DU
Tel: +44 (0)15394 41164

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