21 Things to Do in Keswick with Kids Keswick is a brilliant base for family adventures in the Lake District. From lakeside strolls to ancient stone circles, there’s plenty to keep kids entertained. Here’s a guide to our favourite family-friendly activities and walks that the whole family will enjoy Things to Do 1. Derwentwater Boat … Read more
Rydal Caves was one of the very first walks we did as a family, back when my youngest was just a tiny baby. This walk is suitable for all ages, and is definitely great for little legs. I work in a Reception class in my day job, and it seems like every other Monday someone … Read more
We discovered Haverigg beach completely by accident! We liked it so much that we keep going back. Here’s what there is to know about this less well known part of the Lake District. Where is Haverigg Beach? Haverigg village sits on the south-west coast of Cumbria, close to Millom and not far from Broughton in … Read more
We absolutely love the Lakes Aquarium! We feel so lucky to have an aquarium in this beautiful area. Having visited aquariums in different parts of the country, we can say that this one might be smaller than some others, but it’s local focus definitely makes it worth a visit. Here’s how we did it. Where … Read more
This post contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you purchase through those links – at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this site. Who loves camping?! We do! We have been camping with the kids since they were little, staying all over the Lake District, and … Read more
I had been wanting to do this walk for ages (honestly, years), and this weekend we finally made it! Here’s how we did it. Where is the Keswick to Threlkeld Walk? This walk leads, as the name suggests, from Keswick all the way to Threlkeld on what was the old Cockermouth to Penrith railway track. … Read more
The Lake District is an amazing place to be in the summer, and there is definitely plenty to do! We’ve rounded up our pick of favourite things, and we’ve included lots of different activities in all different parts of the Lake District. We’ve also organised it into different sections so you should hopefully be able … Read more
Cathedral Cave in the Lake District is a brilliant family walk. Also known as Cathedral Quarry, this 12 metre high man-made cave and it’s surrounding landscape is great for exploring. Cathedral Cave and the surrounding quarries in Little Langdale were created in the 1700s, when the Lake District’s slate mining businesses were really taking off. … Read more
Seeing Santa (or Father Christmas, if that’s what you prefer to call him) is high on lots of children’s lists every December, and can be a real highlight of the festive period. But where on earth should you book? Here, we’ve rounded up as many places as possible in the Lake District that we know … Read more
The walk around Levens Deer Park is so straightforward, and we love it for the wildlife, the easy parking and the bakery at the end! This is one for all the family, at any time of year. Where is Levens Deer Park? Levens Deer Park is part of the Levens Hall estate, based close to … Read more