Discover a range of family-friendly country cottages, barn conversions, farmhouses, and lodges set on working farms across Cumbria. Many of these rural retreats are equipped with child-friendly features such as cots, highchairs, and stairgates, outdoor play areas, and a variety of toys and games to keep little ones entertained. Children will also delight in exploring the surrounding farmland, meeting the animals, and getting a taste of rural life.
Cumbria offers a wealth of family-friendly attractions to enjoy together. Highlights include the World of Beatrix Potter, where all 23 enchanting tales are brought to life and visitors can meet much-loved characters such as Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddle-Duck; the Lakes Aquarium, home to one of the largest collections of freshwater fish in the country, alongside species from further afield including piranhas, seahorses, and clownfish; and Honister Slate Mine, where guests can take a guided tour through underground tunnels and caverns or enjoy a range of adventure activities, including the UK’s original Via Ferrata.
Other must-see attractions include Muncaster Castle, which explores over 800 years of history through its elegant state rooms and impressive weapons hall, as well as hosting daily birds of prey flying displays; and the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, known locally as La’al Ratty, which runs one of the world’s oldest narrow-gauge steam engines on a wonderfully scenic journey with spectacular coastal and mountain views.
Add to this classic Victorian seaside resorts, wildlife-rich forests and the magnificent Lake District National Park, offering opportunities for watersports, climbing, boat cruises, a popular wildlife park, and miles of walking and cycling trails, and you have all the ingredients for an unforgettable family holiday.
