Top 10 rainy day activities Lake District
One of the things that keeps the Lake District looking so beautiful is the high amount of rainfall it experiences in Autumn and Winter. Worry not! If you are looking for some great things to do on a rainy day in the Lake District, take a look at our top ten activities:
1.A chauffeur-driven tour of the Lakes
If you want to be driven around the Lake District in style on rainy day, book a chauffeur-driven tour. Choose from The Wordsworth Trail, where you can visit the former houses of the famous poet, The Valentines Trip, which is available every day, and the Ale Trail. All trips include stopping off for lunch in a country pub, and plenty of opportunity to see the places you want. Contact telephone: 01539 567659.
2.Rheged Penrith
The award-winning Rheged Centre provides a perfect family day out, and was named after Cunbria´s Celtic Kingdom. Attractions include a large cinema screen, a mountaineering exhibition and plenty of interactive attractions for the kids. Also a choice of great shops and food served in the café. For more information call: 01768 868000.
3.The Puzzling Place at Keswick
The Puzzling Place, Keswick, is a major tourist attraction which opened to the public in Museum Square on the 7th July, 2001. The product of two years´ work by local brothers, this interactive attraction is an exhibition with a difference. Education, combined with elements of fun and surprise provide a great fun for all ages. For more information, call: 017687 75102.
4.Troutbeck Swimming Pool
This is a great place to come if it´s raining. If you are visiting with the family, make the most of the Alien Invasion swimming sessions on Saturdays. For a full timetable, telephone: 015394 43243.
5.Zeffirellis Cinema and Jazz Cafe Bar in Ambleside
This quirky complex offers much more than a cinema. Offering two multi-screen big screens, showing the latest releases, Zeffirellis also hosts live music and jazz, plus a café, a bar and other attractions. To find out what´s on, call: 015394 33845.
6.The Royalty Cinema in Bowness
The Royalty Cinema in Bowness is a 3-screen multiplex, offering a one-screen traditional auditorium and a great choice of films for all the family.
To find out what´s showing, call: 015394 43364.
7.The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction in Bowness
One of the most popular attractions in Windermere, the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is home to some of the author´s most famous characters, including: Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck and Miss Tiggy-Winkle. This is a great place to go on a rainy day. For more information call: 015394 88444.
8.Windermere Steamboats
Windermere Steamboats and Museum offer a unique and historic collection of steam boats and motor boats, steam launch trips, shops and refreshments, plus a ´Swallows and Amazons´ Exhibition, and a model boats pond with regular demonstrations. If you enjoy boating but the weather prevents you from taking to the lake, enjoy a stroll around this superb museum. Great fun for all ages. For more information call: 015394 45565.
9.The Armitt Museum at Ambleside
The Arnitt combines a library and museum, and also exhibits art in a fun environment. Books, manuscripts and drawings can be enjoyed, many of which depict the Lake District, and its most famous characters. For more information call: 015394 31212.
10.The Honister Slate Mines
The oldest working slate mine, Honister is one of the most popular attractions in the Lake District. Situated at Borrowdale, Keswick, visitors to Honister can enjoy a mine tour, or take advantage of the Via Ferrata. The tour takes place several times a day, and guides will explain the history behind the mine. For more information call: 017687 77230.
Many Lake District attractions are open year-round, but if you plan to visit off-season, contact them first to check the opening times. Whatever time of year you plan to visit the Lake District, come rain, shine or indifference, you will find plenty of things to see and do.
