Things to do in Cumbria
Browse a few of the things to do within 20 miles of Cumbria.
The Great Outdoors in Cumbria
The great outdoors within 20 miles of Cumbria.
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Eycott Hill | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
A peaceful upland with spectacular views Eycott Hill Nature Reserve is the perfect place for a low level walk, or wildlife adventure!
Enjoy colourful wildflowers, spot beautiful dragonflies and butterflies, keep an eye on the skies to see soaring birds of prey, and listen for the distinctive calls of lapwing, curlew and skylark.
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Newton Reigny | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Tussocky sedges and some unusual wetland plants combined with the wet woodland of willow and alder provide a home for some rare spiders and beetles.

Thacka Beck | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Hay meadows, wet grassland, scrub, hedges, ponds and the beck provide homes for a wealth of wildlife. Although small in size, the nature reserve has a remarkable number of birds.

Boathouse Field | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
A tiny fragment of undisturbed lake shore at the northern end of Derwentwater. Wet woodland fringed by reed beds are home to a variety of woodland and lake shore birds.

Ivy Crag Wood | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Steeply sloping, this small remnant of oak woodland on the slopes of the Dodd below Skiddaw, provides an excellent habitat for birds such as pied-flycatcher.

Wreay Woods | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Wonderfully diverse woodland reserve along the banks of the river Petteril. In spring, bluebells carpet the floor and dippers, grey wagtails, kingfishers and sometimes otters can be seen.

Dorothy Farrer's Spring Wood | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
This upland oak woodland is rich in mosses, ferns and liverworts. Bluebells and wild garlic carpet the wood in the spring and both pied and spotted flycatchers and redstarts are seen.

Quarry Banks | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Quarry Banks Allan Wilson Memorial Reserve is a peaceful nature reserve and in spring the woodland is carpeted with flowers and the air is full of bird song. The meadow flowers attract butterflies in the summer.

Dubbs Moss | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Diverse range of habitats supports a good number of species of plants, mosses, ferns as well as butterflies, beetles, spiders and moths. This makes an excellent reserve for birds throughout the year.

Orton Moss | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
A quiet and peaceful nature reserve with wet meadow and woodland habitat. Flowers are abundant in the wet areas and woodcock and willow warblers can be seen.

Tarn Sike | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
A wild open place, Tarn Sike's lime-rich flushes support orchids, bird's-eye primrose and other plants.
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The Arts in Cumbria
The arts within 20 miles of Cumbria.
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Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum
Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum – Come and experience Lakelands industrial heritage.

Upfront Gallery
Established in 1997 - Art Gallery, Vegetarian Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Puppet Theatre, Music Venue and Event Space near Penrith - Cumbria An accessible and award winning attraction for all ages.

Puzzling Place
The Puzzling Place is a unique indoor attraction in Keswick. If you're looking for things to do in The Lake District this won't disappoint. Suitable for all ages, it's a fun and social excursion into the World of Optical Illusion. Our Anti Gravity Room, Ames Room, Hologram Gallery and exhibits will leave you not believing your eyes. Prepare to be amazed!

Thornthwaite Galleries
OPEN WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY 10AM TO 4PM
SUNDAYS 11AM TO 4 PM
THE TEA ROOM CLOSES FOR FOOD AT 3:30PM
Thornthwaite Gallery and Gallery Tea Room
Thornthwaite Gallery and tea room really is a hidden gem, nestled in

Lakes Art Gallery
Original paintings and limited edition prints by over 30 artists.

Windermere Jetty
Plan the perfect Lake District day out. Be inspired by the lake and dip into the stories of the boats, people and history of Windermere.

Cumbria's Museum of Military Life
Website Homepage. Cumbria's Museum of Military Life Alma Block, The Castle, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UR. T: 01228 532774 E: [email protected]. www.cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org. Cumbria's Museum of Military Life is run by the King's Own Royal Border Regiment Museum Trust, a Registered Charitable Trust
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History and Heritage in Cumbria
History and heritage within 20 miles of Cumbria.
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Castlerigg Stone Circle | English Heritage
Castlerigg is perhaps the most atmospheric and dramatically sited of all British stone circles, with panoramic views and the mountains of Helvellyn and High Seat as a backdrop.

Penrith Castle | English Heritage
Penrith Castle was begun at the end of the 14th century by Ralph Neville, who played a key role in defending this area against the Scots.

Mayburgh Henge | English Heritage
Mayburgh is a large and impressive Neolithic henge. Its banks stand up to three metres high, constructed of pebbles collected from the nearby river.

King Arthur's Round Table | English Heritage
A Neolithic earthwork henge, dating from c. 2000 BC, but much later believed to be King Arthur's jousting arena. Mayburgh Henge is adjacent.

Clifton Hall | English Heritage
This 15th-century tower, sole surviving part of the manor house of the Wybergh family, was plundered by Jacobites in 1745 before the Battle of Clifton Moor, the last battle fought on English soil.

Brougham Castle | English Heritage
In a picturesque setting beside the crossing of the River Eamont, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century.

Countess Pillar, Brougham | English Heritage
A monument erected in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford of nearby Brougham Castle, to commemorate her final parting here from her mother.

Shap Abbey | English Heritage
The impressive full-height 15th-century tower and other remains of a remote abbey of Premonstratensian 'white canons'.

Ambleside Roman Fort | English Heritage
The well-marked remains of a 2nd-century fort with large granaries, probably built under Hadrian's rule to guard the Roman road from Brougham to Ravenglass and act as a supply base.

Hardknott Roman Fort | English Heritage
This remote and dramatically-sited fort was founded under Hadrian's rule in the 2nd century.Well-marked remains include the headquarters building, commandant's house and bath house.

Wetheral Priory Gatehouse | English Heritage
Well-preserved 15th-century gatehouse, the sole survivor of a small Benedictine priory. A miniature 'pele-tower' containing two storeys of comfortable rooms, it later became a fortified vicarage.
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Sport in Cumbria
Sport within 20 miles of Cumbria.
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The Lakes Aqua Park

Brayton Park Golf Club
Nestled on the edge of the Lake District, Brayton Park is a collection of luxury lodges with hot tubs and saunas. Book your escape today!
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Music in Cumbria
Music within 20 miles of Cumbria.
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The Best Of Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana, QOTSA) - Carlisle
The ultimate rock show dedicated to the legendary rock icon Dave Grohl.

Final Thirteen + More (A Night of indie & Alt-rock)
Northern Irish power trio, with music consisting of energetically infused metal, alternative rock, & indie

The Luke Combs Experience
An unforgettable evening filled with amazing music and good vibes as we welcome the UKs best tribute band to country superstar Luke Combs.

Don't Stop Queen Now
This is the finest tribute to the music of Queen. An energetic and true-to-life performance, bringing Queen's forty-year reign to life.

A Foreigners Journey
The next best thing to Foreigner and Journey is here in the shape of this award-winning band

Lindisfarne
Legendary 70's Tyneside folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne present a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members fronted by founder-member Rod Clement

Martin Kemp Back to the 80s Party
Due to popular demand, Martin Kemp is bringing the biggest 80s party back to Carlisle.

MASSAOKE Christmas Live
A live band, Xmas classics, 80s, 90s, 00 anthems plus giant screens of sing-along lyrics. Grab your gang and bring the sing to MASSAOKE

PorkPie Live plus Root System at The Old Firestation, Carlisle
PorkPie Live plus Root System at The Old Firestation, Carlisle on Saturday 22nd November 2025

Live Wire The AC/DC Show
AC/DC are brought to life by Live/Wire with the true passion you would expect from musicians who share your love of this legendary live act.

The Phonics - The music of the Stereophonics
The Phonics are the UK's premier Stereophonics tribute band, playing tracks from every album.
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