Cumbria has a good variety of places to cater for lovers of animals in Cumbria, from the specialist centres for birds of prey and fishes, to Lakeland's only Zoo at Dalton-in-Furness where tigers and other rare animals can be seen.

Visitor centres, such as Brockhole and Whinlatter cater for children, and some attractions, such as the Beatrix Potter attraction are aimed especially at children.

Cumbria has three historic steam railways, with children especially welcome.

Some of our many museums will offer plenty of interest to the family.

• Animal Attractions

Visitor Centres in Cumbria and the Lake District :

• Brockhole
• Rheged Centre
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• Lowther Castle
• World of Beatrix Potter
• Whinlatter Forest

Museums in Cumbria and the Lake District :

• The Beacon
• Dock Museum
• Tullie House
• Keswick Museum
• Cumberland Pencil Museum
• Wordsworth House

Preserved Railways in Cumbria and the Lake District :

• Ravenglass & Eskdale
• Lakeside & Haverthwaite
• South Tynedale
• Kirkby Stephen East

Lake Cruises in Cumbria and the Lake District :

• Steam Yacht Gondola
• Coniston Launch
• Keswick Launch
• Ullswater Steamers
• Windermere Lake Cruises

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