Things to do Out & About 

White Cross Bay which is located in the English Lake District is perfect for you to have your Familiy Holidays.

With all sorts to do nearby with a host of many local attractions the location of this park is a perfect base to explore.

The World of Beatrix Potter

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

Tel: 0844 504 1233
Web: http://www.hop-skip-jump.com/

Once you have paid your entrance fee, you are shown a short film about the world of Beatrix potter and its history. Once this has finished you can then enter the world of Beatrix Potter, where you can look around at your own leisure.

Here you can experience all of the twenty three Beatrix potter tales; these are brought to life in an indoor recreation of the beautiful lake district. You can experience some of the sights, sounds and even smells, so this is just like stepping into the story book.

The museum is really quite small, to look at but it is packed with big human size models of the Beatrix creations, Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, Miss TIggy Winkle and all of the other characters created by the legendary Beatrix Potter.

Although it is small it can take a while to get around it all, as the displays are so impressive and detailed, not only are the models great but the interactive and in depth reviews and details about the Beatrix legacy and all of the many characters will keep you gripped.

Via Ferrata at Honister Pass
Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XN

Tel: 017687 77714
Web: http://www.honister.com/

Via Ferrata (Italian for 'Iron Way') is a route up or across a mountain or rocky crag equipped with safety cables, iron rungs to climb on, ladders up difficult sections and bridges across gaps.

It is an amazing journey across the imposing Honister Crag using fixed iron footholds and handholds. You will cross zipwires and climb sheer cliff faces safe in the knowledge you are securely joined to the mountain by a strong safety cable! A truly unforgettable experience.

South Lakes Wild Animal Park
Broughton Road, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8JR

Tel: 01229 466086
Web: http://www.wildanimalpark.co.uk/

Upon entry to the park you will soon realise there is minimal fencing between you and the animals. Meet limas, emus, pigs, donkeys and kangaroos pretty much roam free. This gives a great feel of being in the zoo rather than just wandering about it. Food is available from the gift shop to feed quite a few of these animals with.

At certain times you can feed the giraffes and penguins by hand, and watch the tigers being fed. The tigers are made to climb a 30ft pole for their food.

Muncaster Castle & Gardens
Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

Tel: 01229 717 614
Web: http://www.muncaster.co.uk/

Dominating the River Esk, Muncaster has been of strategic importance since Roman times, and has been home to the Penningtons since 1208.

Historic Haunted Castle, 70 acres of stunning gardens set against the back drop of the Lake District fells, and home to the World Owl Centre with over 200 of these amazing birds. Award winning Muncaster has something for everyone, throughout the year.

New for the millennium was the Meadow Vole Maze - where you can imagine being a meadow vole, just two and a half inches tall, living in meadowland, where danger lurks at every turn. In the Meadow Vole Maze the secret world of wildlife makes a wild experience. You may meet Max Meadowvole, who will help you get home safely

Lakes Aquarium
Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8AS

Tel: 015395 30153
Web: http://www.lakesaquarium.co.uk/

The Aquarium of the Lakes takes you on a journey to discover the types of life found in and around the Lakes. It has, the UK's largest collection of freshwater fish, and a walk underwater along Windermere's re-created lake bed, a look at the amazing diving ducks and a chance meet their mischievous otters and even come face to face with Lakeland's pike, you can also encounter sharks and rays from around the local coast.

• The Aquarium's stunning displays follow the fascinating journey of a Lakeland River
• From it's beginning on the mountaintop to its final destination of Morecambe Bay.
• With the aid of up to date aquarium technology the Aquarium offers multi-level viewing
• Over 2 floors and over 30 wonderful displays that feature the vast array of life found in and around the Lake District.

The Aquarium provides an enjoyable and educational experience for all ages.