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Things to do in Keswick in the rain

by Michelle Tidswell

While most people think of the great outdoors when they think of Keswick, sometimes the Lake District rain means a day indoors is in order. Here are twelve things to do in Keswick in the rain. About Keswick Keswick (as you may well know if you’re on this site) is a small market town in … Read more

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Miller Ground Windermere

by Michelle Tidswell
View across Lake Windermere from Miller Ground

How to make the most of your time at Miller Ground in Windermere. Where is Miller Ground? Miller Ground is an area off Rayrigg Road, between Bowness on Windermere and the A591. It joins up with Rayrigg Meadow and people tend to use both names to describe the same general area. From Bowness, you can … Read more

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12 Things to do in Bowness on Windermere

by Michelle Tidswell

Bowness on Windermere is one of the most popular places to visit for a reason. Whether you live locally or you’re visiting, here are some of the favourite things our kids love to do (and we do too!). Bowness on Windermere We LOVE Bowness on Windermere. It’s possibly one of the most well known and … Read more

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Lakeland Motor Museum

by Michelle Tidswell
Vintage cream car with a black hood at Lakeland Motor Museum

A rainy day in the Lake District called for a visit to Lakeland Motor Museum. Here’s what we thought of our visit, and all you need to know if you’re thinking of visiting too. About Lakeland Motor Museum Lakeland Motor museum opened on it’s current site in 2010, and over that time we’ve visited quite … Read more

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Sizergh Castle

by Michelle Tidswell
Sizergh Castle with it's small lake in front of it. It is a bright day and the trees are reflecting in the lake.

A Visit to Sizergh Castle with Kids We could be called regulars at Sizergh Castle, with me visiting at least once a month when my children were little! We know it inside out. So, here is all you need to know to plan a day out to Sizergh Castle, with all the family. Where is … Read more

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Low Sizergh Barn

by Michelle Tidswell
A child wearing a purple coat is kneeling down to look into the pond at Low Sizergh Barn.

One of our old favourites, the farm trail at Low Sizergh Barn is great for kids. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re planning a trip. Where is Low Sizergh Barn? Low Sizergh Barn Farm Shop and CafĂ© (to give it it’s full name!) is located on the southbound section of the A591, just … Read more

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Allan Bank

by Michelle Tidswell
Three crafted woolly sheep sit on the window of Allan Bank. The view is of Grasmere lake and surrounding fells.

We love Allan Bank! As a family, we have been visiting Allan Bank since our children were tiny, and we must have made 7 or 8 strips since they were born. Covid out a stop to our visits, and somehow we hadn’t been back since. We decided to pay it a visit, here’s what we … Read more

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Skelghyll Woods

by Michelle Tidswell
Two children climbing boulders in Skelghyll Woods. They are surrounded by trees.

The Ambleside Champion Tree Trail The Ambleside Champion Tree Trail in Skelghyll Woods is a perfect walk for toddlers and young children. Great in every season, its a perfect way to pass an hour or two in the Lake District. Where are Skelghyll Woods? You can find Skelghyll Woods on the outskirts of Ambleside in … Read more

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Things to do in Bowness on Windermere in the Rain

by Michelle Tidswell
Adult's black and child's pink wellies in Lake Windermere, photographed from above.

It’s a beautiful place, but we all know the Lake District weather can be a little temperamental to say the least! If you’re lucky enough to experience the famous local weather, here are some ideas for things to do in Bowness on Windermere in the rain. World of Beatrix Potter The World of Beatrix Potter … Read more

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